Defence Force
Greens call for NZ Wars plaque
The Green Party is calling for a plaque to commemorate the New Zealand Wars to be added to Parliament. There are 33 other plaques in Parliament but none in honour of the armed battles here in the mid… Audio
Defence unit working on Afghan raid inquiry has $2 million budget
A special unit with a budget of $2 million has been established by the Defence Force to work on its response to a planned government inquiry into a controversial operation in Afghanistan.
Defence Force funds $2m to answer 'Hit and Run' Afghanistan questions
A special unit with a budget of $2 million has been established by the Defence Force to put its side of the story to a government inquiry into a controversial operation in Afghanistan. Operation… Audio
Russia war games 'justified' by 'aggressive' attitudes
Russia plans to hold the biggest war games since a Cold War drill in 1981.
Australians alerted before NZ on foam contamination
The Defence Force told the Australian military it had contaminated water at its bases months before it alerted the New Zealand public. Newly released emails also show NZDF gave the Australians a heads… Audio
Rarest bird in the country gets a helping hand
The Department of Conservation and the Defence Force have teamed up to build a nest site for New Zealand's critically endangered fairy tern ahead of breeding season.
Defence Force lends hand to protect one of NZ's rarest birds
The Department of Conservation and the Defence Force have teamed up to build a nest site for New Zealand's critically endangered fairy tern ahead of the breeding season. This week the Defence Force… Audio
New support vessel purchased for the Navy
The Government has approved the purchase of a dive and hydrographic support vessel for the Navy at a cost of $103 million.
Families now have their loved ones home
The remains of New Zealand servicemen who served in South East Asia between 1955 and 1971 have finally returned home. Video
Remains of fallen soldiers return to New Zealand
The remains of New Zealand servicemen who served in South East Asia between 1955 and 1971 have finally returned home. Video
Remains of dozens of NZ soldiers on their way home
The remains of dozens of New Zealand soldiers are finally making their way back home. The repatriation is part of the Defence Force's Te Auraki, or The Return project. An Air New Zealand charter… Audio
'Stop the lies' graffiti takes aim at Defence Force
Fresh graffiti that takes aim at the Defence Force has appeared on Wellington's streets.
Sky-high record prices forecast for Defence plane repairs, upkeep
Official documents released to RNZ show the forecast cost for repairs and maintenance in the current financial year would be a record annual spend.
Foam investigation: Tests to include properties near Whenuapai airbase
Tests for firefighting foam contamination are spreading outwards to encompass properties neighbouring Whenuapai airbase in west Auckland.
Military Camp's misconduct allegations: 'I'm bitterly disappointed'
Army chief Peter Kelly says a small group of instructors at the Waiouru-based have really let the whole of 6500 members of the New Zealand Army down. Video, Audio
Military staff stood down amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour
Senior staff at Waiouru Military Camp have been stood down amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
Army Depot investigated over sexual misconduct allegations
Chief of Army Peter Kelly says he's extremely disappointed to be investigating seven instructors at the Army Depot in Waiouru, with alleged incidents dating back to May last year. Audio
Army Depot leaders investigated over sexual misconduct allegations
Two senior leaders from the Army Depot have been replaced and others have been removed from instructing recruits while the Defence Force investigates reports of sexual misconduct. Audio
NZDF nurses' help in strike shows govt bungle - National
The National Party says the decision to call in the Army to help during the nurses strike shows the Government mishandled the situation. Seventeen Defence Force nurses were called in to help in… Audio
The murky world of Defence procurement
The Defence Force is looking for a buyer for 20 of its light armoured vehicles that have sat idle now for years. Potential buyers from a foreign country visited in February last year. There's been… Audio
