Defence Force
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.
NZ soldiers to stay in Iraq for at least another year
New Zealand is being urged to pressure Iraq into political reform in return for training its government security forces, to help ensure the victory Iraq has declared against Islamic State will hold… Audio
Communities could sue Defence Force over toxic firefighting foam
The Government is investigating potential contamination near the Defence Force bases at Woodbourne and Ohakea. Meanwhile, in Australia, a community is sueing the Defence Force over similar… Audio
NZDF kept quiet on contamination for months
The Defence Force has known for months that toxic chemicals could have contaminated local water supplies near two of its air bases, but the people living nearby are only just being told. Residents… Audio
Defence Force knew of possible contamination for months
The Defence Force has known for months that toxic chemicals could have contaminated local water supplies near two of its air bases.
One month without tap water around airbases
People living near Ohakea and Woodbourne defence bases are being told not to drink their tap water for at least a month while the supply is tested for contamination.
Environment Ministry warns of potential water contamination
People living near Ohakea and Woodbourne defence bases are being told not to drink their tap water for at least a month while it's tested for contamination. Audio
Govt accuses National of leaving $20bn hole
The government says $20 billion of planned Defence Force spending has not specifically been included in future budgets.
On any other day
An emergency signal sparks a desperate search for a missing air force helicopter. Produced by Justin Gregory. Audio
Soldier dismissed from army after nude photo threat
A soldier who threatened to share nude photos of a woman unless she introduced him to her parents has been dismissed from the army at his court martial.
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
