Defence Force
Rape victim says Defence Force's sexism plan isn't enough
A rape victim who pushed for changes to the way the Defence Force deals with sexual complaints wants investigations carried out independently of the services. Audio
Defence Force publishes action plan
The Defence Force has published an action plan to tackle the sexist culture within its branches. Audio
Navy commander denies assault allegations
A navy commander has told a court martial he did not touch, grab or poke a junior officer at a bar on the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland nearly four years ago. Audio
Senior navy officer in court on indecent assault charge
A court martial has heard how a navy officer swore at a senior officer after he allegedly grabbed her bottom a number of times. Video, Audio
Sally Gardner
Prolific award-winning British author who worked in costume design and illustration before deciding to write for children full-time. Her books, including Tinder, Maggot Moon, and I, Coriander, have… Audio
Mark Anderson, Jony Easterby and Kathy Hinde: For the Birds
Leaders of the team of artists who have created the walk-through art experience For the Birds in the native forest of Otari-Wilton's Bush during the New Zealand Festival. Audio
Morgan Godfery: rethinking New Zealand
Wellington writer, commentator and trade unionist who specialises in Maori politics and international indigenous issues. He is the editor of a new collection of essays, The Interregnum: Rethinking New… Audio
Mallory Ortberg: texting classics
Co-founder and editor of website The Toast, and advice columnist for Slate. Her first book, Texts from Jane Eyre: and Other Conversations with Your Favourite Literary Characters reimagines… Audio
Defence Force eyes new submarine spotters
The Defence Force is set to ask the government for approval to upgrade the submarine detection systems on its Orion planes.
Defence to ask for submarine detection upgrade
The Defence Force wants to upgrade the submarine detection systems on its Orions. Audio
Celebration to mark 75 years of women in the Air Force
Almost 200 women, and a few men, gathered at Ohakea Air Base this weekend to celebrate 75 years since the first females joined the Air Force. Audio
Dozens of defence staff charged over drugs
More than 30 Defence Force personnel have been charged with using or selling drugs in just over a year.
Jamie McIntyre: the USA nuclear arsenal
Pentagon-based journalist who is currently on special assignment at PBS NewsHour, where he has investigated the Pentagon's plans to spend $1 trillion on upgrading America's nuclear arsenal. Audio
Journalist's court case costs NZDF thousands
A defamation case which cost the Defence Force hundreds of thousands of dollars is "somewhat unsatisfactory", Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says.
Jamie Joseph: Battling poaching in Africa
Writer and environmental activist who grew up between South Africa and Zimbabwe, and moved to New Zealand. She is reporting from the frontline of Africa's poaching crisis at savingthewild.com, and has… Audio, Gallery
Australia boosts defence spend by $30bn
Australia plans to increase defence spending to $AU195 billion in the next decade.
David Kilcullen on the failures of the war on terror
David Kilcullen is one of the world's most influential experts on counterinsurgency and military strategy. He was senior advisor to General David Petraeus in 2007 and 2008, when he helped to design… Audio
Little says SAS in Iraq still possible under right conditions
The Prime Minister John Key yesterday said New Zealand would not be sending SAS to fight against Islamic State in Iraq in response to US Defence Secretary Ash Carter's request for more assistance. Audio
Diggers outraged by axing of Lone Pine service
The Australian government says it will no longer conduct annual Anzac commemoration services at Lone Pine, the scene of a rare victory for Australian troops during the ill-fated Dardanelles campaign. Audio
Fish and Ships to raise money for City Mission
Friday fish and chips isn't anything unusual - but it's a different proposition when the setting's a navy ship and 400 people are feasting on shark and taties at once. Audio
