Defence Force
Navy stops in Kaikoura today to offer solidarity
The Navy's HMNZS Wellington makes another call to Kaikoura today to show solidarity and support to the quake-ravaged township. We speak to the ship's Commanding Officer. Audio
Kathleen Kuehn on the surveillance society
Kathleen Kuehn is the author of the just published BWB text The Post-Snowden Era: Mass Surveillance and Privacy in New Zealand. In it, the Victory University media studies lecturer argues that private… Audio
Travelling along the Inland Road to Kaikoura
A convoy of 31 Defence Force trucks set off from Culverden to reach Kaikoura on the Inland Road this morning. RNZ reporter Maja Burry went with them. Video, Audio
Warships stop in Wellington after helping Kaikoura
Three international warships are in Wellington harbour to be thanked by the New Zealand government for their role in Kaikoura earthquake recovery efforts.
'You have become part of history'
Gerry Brownlee has thanked the warship crews helping the quake response - including on the first US ship to visit NZ waters in decades. Video
HMNZS leaves Kaikoura with 160 people onboard
The naval ship the HMNZS Canterbury is leaving Kaikoura with 160 people, and two dogs on board. Video, Audio
Protesters clash with police at defence forum
About 100 protesters have clashed with police outside a defence forum on Auckland's waterfront today. Video, Audio
Protesters to blockade defence industry conference in Auckland
Peace activists plan to blockade a defence industry conference in central Auckland today, in an attempt to stop 700 delegates from attending.
Centenary of first NZ military conscription ballot in WW1
On this day 100-years ago the first ballot was carried out for military conscription in the First World War. Our Veterans' Affairs Reporter Andrew McRae reports. Audio
Ex-soldier wins 'watershed' post-traumatic stress case
A court ruling giving a former soldier ACC cover for post traumatic stress compensation is a "watershed" decision that makes it clear what the law intends, says the RSA. Audio
Brothers take compensation battle to Waitangi Tribunal
Two brothers badly injured while serving in the army more than two decades ago have taken their battle for compensation to the Waitangi Tribunal.
Recognition for NZ soldier shot at dawn
The name of a New Zealand soldier shot at dawn after being convicted of taking part in a mutiny during First World War will finally be recognised on a memorial in England.
Boating bans in place for Navy's 75th anniversary
The event marking the Navy's 75th anniversary has been declared a 'Major Maritime Event', meaning restrictions for all other vessels in the area.
The Peace Squadron
November 2016 sees the arrival of an American warship in a New Zealand port; the first for more than thirty years. The visit is stirring up memories of a time when New Zealand's harbours were battle… Audio, Gallery
Labour leader says new mission in Iraq could be useful
The Labour Leader Andrew Little says he stands by criticism of Iraqi army. He says Iraq's army was hopelessly organised and poorly led a year ago and that is still the case. Mr Little says a new… Audio
Gerry Brownlee says NZ troops Iraq role to change
The Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee talks to Morning Report about the progress in the fight against Islamic State following a meeting of coalition nations in Paris. Audio
US destroyer visit sign of an improving relationship
US ambassador Mark Gilbert tells Kim Hill that the New Zealand visit of US navy destroyer the USS Sampson next month marks a significant milestone in an improving relationship between the former Anzus… Audio
US navy destroyer cleared to visit NZ
An American naval ship will enter New Zealand waters next month, for the first time in more than 30 years.
Atomic Thunder: The Maralinga Story
60 years ago, in Maralinga, outback South Australia, the British exploded the first of seven mushroom cloud bombs. We hear from Dr Liz Tynan, who recently released a book: "Atomic Thunder:The… Audio
Gerard van Bohemen: the United Nations and the Security Council
Kim Hill talks to Gerard van Bohemen, New Zealand's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. New Zealand is currently a non-permanent member of the Security Council. Audio
