Defence Force
NZ Navy contracted firm involved in global bribery and sex scandal
The Navy says it won't investigate previous contracts with a company whose owner was involved in a multimillion dollar corruption scandal. Audio
Water turned off in high rise causes firefighters' headache
The Fire Service says they are lucky a fire in a central Auckland high rise was on the top floor, or they would still be there hours later, fighting the blaze. Assistant Area commander, Roger… Audio
Wearing medals that aren't yours
Should a man who wore bravery medals to an ANZAC service be punished? Audio
Defence Force considers deal for four new aircraft
The Defence Force could buy four new Boeing aircraft from the US for nearly $1.5 billion, replacing the current fleet of six P-3 Orion patrol aircraft.
Civilian defence force staff picket in front of Ferry Terminal
Civilian staff from the Devonport naval base are picketing today in front of the Devonport Ferry Terminal in support of nationwide campaign for better pay and conditions. They say they haven't had a… Audio
Anzac soldiers remembered at dawn services
The service and sacrifice of New Zealand and Australian soldiers has been marked this morning at Anzac Day services around the country.
Anzac Day: How today unfolded
From Northland to Scott Base, people have gathered to commemorate Anzac Day. See how RNZ's coverage unfolded here.
Quake damaged war memorials being repaired in time for Anzac Day
Stonemasons have been working to repair two quake damaged war memorials in Canterbury's Hurunui District, in time for Anzac Day commemorations, as Maja Burry reports. Audio
Latest on ANZAC Day commemorations in Gallipoli
Seven Network Australia's Europe Bureau Chief, Hugh Whitfeld outlines security arrangements ahead of the Gallipoli dawn service. He says tourist numbers are significantly down "The Australians and… Audio
Airport level security at Gallipoli for ANZAC Day
Defence Force staff at the commemorations say the Turkish Government is taking the matter seriously and security arrangements are incredibly tight, as our deputy political editor Chris Bramwell… Audio
North Korea 'hasn't got the range' to nuke Australia
The Sydney Morning Herald's security correspondent, David Wroe says North Korea literally cannot put a nuclear device on the end of a long range missile. But they might be able to in about five years.
…Poppy appeal
Jack Steer of the RSA talks about the modern day veteran ahead of ANZAC Day. Audio
Chief of the Air Force defends helicopter flying restrictons
The Chief of the Air Force says despite the effective grounding of all its NH 90 helicopters the aircraft are not duds. The airforce has stopped all flights to areas where emergency landings are not… Audio
Families of NZ soldiers relieved they'll finally be repatriated
Relatives of New Zealand soldiers killed on duty in Southeast Asia say they're relieved their family members will finally be returned home. Angela Hayden's father Hoani Hapeta died in Thailand in the… Audio
Govt to bring home bodies of dead soldiers
In an about-turn, the government has promised to bring home the bodies of soldiers who were buried in Southeast Asia.
SAS raid: Is media back and forth muddying the battlefield?
Mediawatch - Have the constant claims and counterclaims surrounding the book Hit & Run, and the associated media reactions, obscured the book's meaning from the public? Audio
NZ naval deployment to Fiji welcomed
A New Zealand naval ship will be deployed to Fiji to help tackle illegal fishing in the region. Audio
RSA won't be scared off by terrorism threat to Gallipoli
The National President of the RSA, BJ Clark, says he is "very saddened that ANZAC celebrations, or remembrances, would be targeted." But he says great shame if these threats put people off traveling… Audio
Whanganui Mayor with an update on flooding situation
The New Zealand Defence Force has sent extra staff to Whanganui to help with evacuations and flood preparation. Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall joins Checkpoint. Audio
