Defence Force
Lack of post-military support, say ex Defence Force staff
A former Air Force spy's conviction has shone a light on how soldiers and veterans are treated after being posted overseas, where they've been exposed to traumatic violence in high-stress situations.
…NZers warned over toxic foam: 'Ticking timebomb'
An Australian firefighter with alarming levels of toxic foam chemicals in his blood says New Zealanders must take protecting their health into their own hands. Video
Farmer feels vindicated by Defence Force foam revelations
A former Marlborough deer farmer lost a fortune fighting the Government over allegations his groundwater was poisoned by activities on the nearby Woodbourne air force base. Video, Audio
Contaminated water: Ohakea neighbours unaware of test results
A family of five says government agencies have left them in the dark over drinking water contaminated by the Air Force. The family are among the closest neighbours of the Ohakea airbase near… Audio
Contaminated drinking water found near airforce bases
Ohakea Air Base has simply pushed farmers concerns over their contaminated properties on to government ministries, farmers say. Video, Audio
Service held for soldier who died at military camp
A service has been held at Burnham Military Camp in Christchurch after a soldier died earlier this week.
Defence Minsitry confident new tanker will be delivered on time
The Defence Ministry says it is not concerned about the money woes of the company building its new half-billion-dollar ship.
'Luck' that missing Fiji boat washed ashore - NZDF
A boat had been on its way back to Totoya Island after picking up family for Christmas from about 40km away when it ran out of fuel, the Defence Force says.
War veteran wins 50-year fight for compo
A war veteran who lost his sight after a snake attack in the Malayan jungle has won a 50-year fight for compensation.
Watchdog investigating illegal toxic foam
The Environmental Protection Authority has launched an investigation into banned firefighting foams which have been linked to cancer. Audio
Defence force sexual assault survivors speak out
Two women have waived their right to name suppression so they can speak out abut sexual abuse they suffered from men who were serving in the Defence Force. Former sailor Hayley Young is embroiled in… Audio
'It's really difficult to keep telling your story'
Delays in releasing a report into the Defence Force's handling of sexual assault are forcing women to re-live traumatic events, says one victim.
Ohakea, Woodbourne water contamination investigated
Defence Reporter Kate Pereyra Garcia digs into the issue of toxic groundwater contamination at two Air Force bases. She says drinking water outside the Ohakea and Woodbourne bases is being tested, but… Audio
Govt withholds Ohakea water contamination details
Government officials are refusing to provide details about the level of water contamination at sites where firefighting foam was used. It's been a week since it was revealed there was possible soil… Audio
Navy to be without tanker for two years
HMNZS Endeavour, which carries supplies and refuels other ships at sea, is being decommissioned and its replacement won't be in service until 2020.
Navy to go two years without tanker
The navy will be without a tanker for at least two years when HMNZS Endeavour is decommissioned on Friday. The replacement ship, named Aotearoa, won't be in service until January 2020. Audio
Navy budget blowout: 'Our sailors aren't safe' - Ron Mark
The cost of upgrading two of the navy's frigates has blown out again - this time by $148 million. The project - originally estimated to cost $374-million - will now cost $639 million. Ron Mark is the… Audio
Navy upgrade continues despite $265m blowout
The Government has decided to go ahead with upgrading two navy frigates despite the cost blowing out by $265 million. It says the cost overrun is unacceptable but cancelling the upgrades would have… Audio
Govt to keep frigate contractor despite soaring cost
The government will stick with the contractor upgrading two of the navy's frigates despite the cost ballooning to $639 million.
Frigates' costs blowout by $265m
The cost of upgrading two of the navy's frigates has now blown out by a total of $265 million - 70 percent of the original cost.
