Defence Force
Last-ditch compensation claim for asbestos death
The family of a war veteran is making a last ditch effort for compensation from the defence force for the asbestos related cancer it says Phillip Taylor-Meihana contracted in Vietnam. Audio
Army instructor accused of brutal treatment of recruits
Crown set to wrap up its case against an army instructor accused in a court martial of brutal treatment of recruits. Some have complained of being assaulted and threatened with rape.Our Defence… Audio
Army instructor's trial on ill treatment charges
A former army instructor is on trial accused of grabbing his students' testicles and dragging female recruits to the ground by their hair. Audio
Former sergeant accused of grabbing genitals
A former army instructor accused of grabbing the genitals and pulling the hair of recruits is facing a court martial.
Questions remain over $20bn defence spending
Taxpayers have to pay if they want to maintain the Defence Force's capabilities, but what will a new $20bn defence fund actually be be spent on?
More money needed to maintain defence status quo
Taxpayers are being warned that if they want to maintain the Defence Force's current capabilities they'll have to cough up more money. Experts are meeting in Wellington today. Our Defence Reporter… Audio
NZ Navy set for world's largest maritime war games
HMNZS Te Kaha has arrived at Pearl Harbor to take part in the world's largest maritime warfare exercise.
Air Force Hercules makes emergency landing in Whenuapai
An electrical generator fault is being blamed for an Air Force Hercules having to make an emergency landing at the RNZAF base at Whenuapai. We talk to the Defence Force's Andy Scott. Audio
Military focusing on cyber security in US exercise
Security analysts say New Zealand has been lagging when it comes to cyber security. Sixteen members of the Defence Force have just spent 10 days in the United States on a cyber security exercise. Audio
NZDF Iraq deployment
Professor Al Gillespie discusses the New Zealand Defence Force's extended two-year deployment. Audio
Analysts say risk comes with expanded role for NZ troops
The Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says he stands by the government decision to extend New Zealand's troop deployment in Iraq. Audio
Brownlee details reasons for new Iraq commitment
Back to the Government's decision to extend the deployment of New Zealand troops to Iraq. Audio
Little says Key has not made case for longer Iraq deployment
The Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says he expects Islamic State will step up attacks like the suicide bombing yesterday at the gates of Camp Taji where New Zealand troops are stationed. Audio
Prime Minister happy to take the flak for Iraq extension
The Prime Minister says he's happy to take flak for a decision to extend New Zealand's military involvement in Iraq for another 18 months. Audio
Govt says NZ troops to stay in Iraq for extra 18 months
Greg Barton, a professor in global Islamic politics, talks about the announcement that NZ troops will stay in Iraq for an extra 18 months. Audio
NZ troops to remain in Iraq until 2018
New Zealand troops are to stay in Iraq for an extra 18 months, despite the Prime Minister's previous insistence that he would not extend the mission. Audio
NZ soldier's Afghanistan documentary has premiere
The army corporal who shot battles on a go-pro in Afghanstan has had the premiere of his documentary in Gore last night. Audio
No ceremonial support at tangi for last A Co soldier
The family of the last serving member of the Maori Battalion's A Company is unhappy the government turned down its request for ceremonial support to lay the 92 year old soldier to rest. Audio
Cost of frigates' upgrade rises $100m
The government remains committed to the upgrade of the Navy's two frigates, despite a $100 million increase in the cost of the project.
Last of Maori Battalion's A company has died
Charlie Petera fought with the the 28th Maori Battalion's A Company or "Gum-Diggers", in North Africa and Italy between 1941 and 1945. Audio
