Defence Force
Accidental soldier: from teenage wasteland to Iraq deployment
Matt Young was an 18 year old with a hangover when he enlisted to become an infantryman in the US Marine Corps. Between 2005 and 2009 he completed three tours as a so-called "grunt" in Iraq during the… Audio
Retiring Chief of NZ Defence Force
The country's top solider, Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General Tim Keating, will retire on Friday after four and a half years at the top. The former SAS member and commander of the SAS… Audio
Second repatriation of NZ military remains to begin
The process to return the remains of 28 defence personnel and one child from cemeteries in Malaysia and Singapore to this country will begin next week.
Housing development for Defence Force opens
A new housing development to house 49 families of the New Zealand Defence Force opened yesterday in West Auckland.
A carpet of dead bodies: a Hiroshima survivor's story
At thirteen Taeko Yoshioka Braid survived a moment of history that changed the world forever; the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Produced by Lynda Chanwai-Earle. Audio, Gallery
Defence spends $360m on ageing aircraft fleet
Ageing Hercules and Orion Air Force planes are proving costly for the Defence Force.
Nazi flag flown on Australian military vehicle in Afghanistan
Australian soldiers have been photographed flying a Nazi swastika flag from their vehicle while on operations in Afghanistan.
Toxic foam: Discrepancy in Defence Force reports
Documents appear to show a discrepancy between what the Defence Force told the public about firefighting foam contaminiation, and what internal reports said. The Defence Force has said the foam it is… Audio
New chief of Defence Force appointed
Air Vice-Marshal Kevin Short has been appointed the new Chief of Defence Force.
Family's 40-year campaign to retrieve soldier's war diary
The diary of a First World War veteran will be returned to New Zealand after 40 years of campaigning by his family. Video, Audio
Devonport naval base on the move
Strong reaction to the suggestion that the Navy move its base from Auckland's Devonport. Audio
Moving Devonport's Naval base
The New Zealand Defence Force is looking at how much it would cost to move Devonport's Naval Base. It's been rumoured that Dunedin is a possible option. Audio
Spike in number of bomb squad call-outs
Defence Force bomb disposal experts have been called out 330 times in three months, up from 121 in the same period last year.
First defence repatriation ceremony to take place today
The first ceremony to mark the return of defence force members who died while on active service overseas after 1955 will take place this afternoon.
Italy and 28th Māori Battalion: 'Love of language, love of life'
The strong bonds between the 28th Māori Battalion and the people of Italy have been celebrated in a documentary that had its New Zealand premiere last night.
Anzac Day 2018: In remembrance
Flags at half mast, The Last Post, voices raised in song - Dawn services have been held across New Zealand today to remember those killed in war and the tragic circumstances that led them there.
In photos: Anzac Day commemorations 2018
Gallery - Dawn services have been held across New Zealand today to mark Anzac Day, the 103rd anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli. See the best images of the events.
NZ Nazi: the story of Roy Courlander
Roy Courlander was a New Zealand soldier who joined Nazi Germany's infamous SS during WW2. Black Sheep investigates why he chose to turn traitor. Audio
96th Poppy Day: Addressing the psychological cost of war
The 96th Poppy Day Appeal is under way today with collectors out in force raising money to support this country's veterans of war, conflicts, natural disasters and peace-keeping operations.
Government not using a test it admits is "essential".
The Government now admits it's "essential" to use a new, wide-ranging test to assess the long term health impacts of firefighting foam contamination. Despite this, it isn't using this test at all. Audio
