Defence Force
Labour won't commit to $20 billion Defence Force upgrade
Last year the government unveiled the multi-billion dollar plan to equip the Defence Force with new aircraft, combat vessels and weaponry, as well as a major upgrade to its property. The Labour leader… Audio
Afghan interpreters in NZ fear families could die without visas
Afghan interpreters in NZ fear family back in their home country are now suffering because of their involvement with the NZ Defence Force and they're now pleading with the Government to issue visas to… Audio
Crown says veteran's injuries not cobra venom but disease
A former soldier is in the High Court wanting his pension backdated to 1966, saying he should've been on a disabled soldiers pension since then. He blames his deteriorating eyesight on a cobra that… Audio
Logic seen in Singapore fighter pilot base in NZ
A proposal for Singapore to use the Ohakea airbase as a training facility for its jet pilots is being seen as a logical next step in defence relations between the two countries.
RNZAF takes possible Hercules replacement for test flight
The Defence Force today trialled a new military transport plane as part of the $20 billion plan to modernise in the next 15 years.
Funeral held for pilot killed while fighting Port Hills fire
A funeral was held in Christchurch today for helicopter pilot Steve Askin, who died while helping fight the Port hills fires. Video, Audio
Charges dropped against another peace activist
Another peace activist has had a charge thrown out, bringing the number of protesters still facing charges for actions at a defence industry conference to just three.
NZDF joins in the race against time to stop the Chch blaze
An Air Force Hercules is expected back in Christchurch today after flying to Australia to pick up supplies to fight the Port Hills fire. Audio
Charges thrown out against some Wellington peace activists
Charges have been dropped against the majority of a group of Wellington peace activists arrested after protesting at a Defence Industry Association gathering in 2015. Audio
Airforce plane to join piracy and trafficking mission
A New Zealand airforce plane left this morning for aerial surveillance duty in the Middle East.
Fishermen rescued after 3 days without water
A cruise ship bound for the Bay of Islands rescued six fisherman, who had not had water for three days, from their boat.
Not all rations and boil-ups
Kathryn Ryan talks to Army chef, Lance Corporal Amber-Lee Nui on the challenges of cooking in a camp mess and being named the New Zealand Defence Force Person of the Year. Audio
Australia, Indonesia military at odds over 'insulting' material
"Offensive" material about West Papua at a Special Forces base is what prompted Indonesia's defence chief to cut military cooperation with Australia.
The price of a stylish job interview
$15k has been shelled out to give job seekers style advice. Audio
NZDF pays thousands to stylists for grooming tips
The Defence Force has spent tens of thousands of dollars on stylists, including Real Housewife of Auckland, Angela Stone, to give young people grooming and presentation tips for job interviews. As… Audio
Defence Force spends $15k on Real Housewife Angela Stone
The Defence Force has spent tens of thousands giving young people grooming tips for job interviews, including hiring Real Housewife of Auckland Angela Stone.
Muslim man says he was offered govt money to spy on community
A young Muslim says he was offered money from the Security Intelligence Service to spy on his community - and now feels he is being watched for turning down their offer. Audio
Defence force staff home for Christmas
Over thirty defence force staff have been reunited with their families in time for Christmas after a six month mission to the Middle East. Tom Furley was there as the C-130 Hercules roared into… Audio
Defence force staff home for Christmas
Over thirty defence force staff have been reunited with their families in time for Christmas after a six month mission to the Middle East. Tom Furley was there as the C-130 Hercules roared into… Audio
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
