Defence Force
Zimbabweans in NZ react to Mugabe arrest
There's been gunfire and tanks in the capital Harare, where the military has intervened in the power struggle to succeed President, Robert Mugabe, who's led Zimbabwe for 37 years and, at 93, is the… Audio
NZ Air Force joins search for missing Kiribati fishermen
The New Zealand Air Force has joined a search for three missing Kiribati fishermen who have been missing in the Pacific Ocean for more than five days.
Fast-tracked visas for foreign cops to boost NZ police numbers
Fast-tracking visas for foreign police officers to expand the force is being considered by the new government. It's promised to boost the number of women and men in blue by 1,800 over the next three… Audio
Cast of thousands in South Island defence exercise
More than 3000 defence personnel from 12 countries are taking part in New Zealand's largest military exercise throughout the upper South Island.
High Court appeal after 'secret agent' who stole sensitive equipment walked
The Crown is appealing a decision to allow a former military spy, who stole sensitive operational equipment, to walk away from court without conviction. Video, Audio
ERA chides Defence over refusal to bargain pay
The Defence Force has been dealt a stinging rebuke for refusing to bargain over pay with unionised civilian workers.
NZDF slammed over pay negotiation dispute
The Employment Relations Authority has delivered a stinging rebuke to the Defence Force for its refusal to bargain over pay with unionised civilian workers. The decision follows months of tense… Audio
NZ soldier who died during training named
The soldier who died this morning during a counter-terrorism training exercise was Sergeant Wayne Taylor. Audio
'It's impossible to remove all the risk' - Defence Minister
Defence Minister Mark Mitchell joins Checkpoint live to respond to the death of soldier Wayne Taylor. He says while the force does all it can to remove risks from training exercises, it can't… Video, Audio
Special Operations Officer dies in training exercise off Coromandel
Soldier Wayne Taylor died after falling during a training exercise off the Coromandel coast this morning. He was a father of four who served in Afghanistan and East Timor. Video, Audio
Sad history of Defence Force homeland deaths
There have been a number of homeland deaths among defence force personnel in recent years.
Passchendaele: NZ Defence Force in Belgium
Overnight Belgium has been observing the 100-year anniversary of the first Battle of Passchendaele, considered one of the worst days in New Zealand's military history. The sunset ceremony at the… Audio
Passchendaele commemorations held nationwide
Services to mark the centenary of the WWI battle where more than 800 men died within hours have been held around the country.
WW1 pacifist suffering
Paul Sorrell of the Archibald Baxter Memorial Trust discusses the suffering of conscientious objectors and how their stance influenced New Zealand society. Audio
Nine arrested as protesters block Defence Forum in Wellington
About 300 protesters blocked all the entrances to Westpac stadium this morning in a bid to stop delegates from attending what they say is a weapons trade fair. Audio
Nine arrests during 'weapons expo' protest
Nine people protesting against a defence industry forum have been arrested for blocking a roadway in Wellington.
All Black honoured in WW1 battle commemoration
There were All Black legends, a haka and a crowd - but Auckland's Eden Park hosted a more sombre event at dusk last night.
New exhibition depicts the horrors of Battle of Passchendaele
843 New Zealanders lost their lives on October 12, 1917 in Passchendaele in Belgium - the deadliest day in New Zealand's militiary history. Audio
Army of volunteers pack Christmas gifts for Defence Force
Soldiers, navy and airforce personnel joined forces today with the Returned and Services Association, staff from Foodstuffs, Z Energy and school children to pack Christmas parcels for about 300…
Christmas parcels packed for overseas troops
Soldiers, navy and airforce personnel joined forces today with the RSA, Foodstuffs, Z Energy, and school kids to pack Christmas parcels for about 300 personnel on overseas deployments. Video, Audio
