Defence Force

But the Crown has challenged many of the claims by a former Air Force staffer, who says she resigned after complaining about abuse by her superior.

Toxic firefighting foam chemicals have contaminated a bay in Devonport in Auckland, a Defence Force report says.

A Hobsonville Point development on the site of a former airbase has been cleared for toxic-foam contamination, its chief executive says.

New Zealand officials are wrong to underplay the risks from firefighting foam that has contaminated water supplies, an American public health expert says.

The Prime Minister says New Zealand is standing by to help cyclone-battered Tonga. Watch Jacinda Ardern on Morning Report. Video, Audio

With the conviction of a former spy for burglary and drug offences, ex-Defence Force personnel say there isn't enough support for returned veterans.

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

Ohakea Air Base has simply pushed farmers concerns over their contaminated properties on to government ministries, farmers say. Video, Audio

A service has been held at Burnham Military Camp in Christchurch after a soldier died earlier this week.

The Defence Ministry says it is not concerned about the money woes of the company building its new half-billion-dollar ship.

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.

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.

A war veteran who lost his sight after a snake attack in the Malayan jungle has won a 50-year fight for compensation.

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.