Defence Force
Akl Museum prepares for 1000's at anniversary Dawn Service
In two days time, the Auckland War Memorial Museum will host tens of thousands of people for the country's biggest Dawn Service. Audio
Labour says paper reveals case for Iraq deployment weak
The Labour Party says a newly released Cabinet paper reveals how weak the case is to send troops to Iraq. Audio
NZ troops on way to Iraq
It's now been confirmed New Zealand troops have left for the first leg of their deployment to Iraq. Audio
Tony Abbott, has evoked images of the Anzac campaign
Tony Abbott, has evoked images of the Anzac campaign in Turkey, when talking about Australia and New Zealand's joint training mission in to Iraq Audio
Abbott evokes image of Anzacs as troops go to Iraq.
The Australian Prime Minister has evoked the image of the Anzacs as he justified Australia and New Zealand sending troops to Iraq. Audio
Family make journey to honour brothers who fought at Gallipoli
For two Auckland sisters, this year's Gallipoli anniversary will take them back to where two family brothers fought 100 years ago. Audio
Communicable diseases took enormous toll on troops at Gallipoli
A new Australian study suggests diseases, particularly gastrointestinal ailments, took as much of a toll on Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli as their Turkish adversaries. Audio
ANZAC exhibitions open in Wellington
Towering brick columns, replica trenches and heavy artillery are on display in Wellington to bring the experience of Anzac soldiers who fought in Gallipoli 100 years ago to the present. Audio
NZDF prepares for ANZAC services on the Western Front
Contingents from the New Zealand Defence Force are heading off to sites in the Western Front this weekend, to travel in the footsteps of the Anzacs. Audio
LAV deploment numbers miniscule
The spending habits of the Defence Force have been questioned, as new figures reveal just a fraction of its light armoured vehicles fleet has ever seen action. Audio
Phil Goff says NZ troops heading to Iraq
The Labour MP and former Defence Minister Phil Goff says 20 New Zealand troops are part of the advance party leaving from Brisbane for Iraq today. Audio
Australia to send extra troops to Iraq
Australia is sending another another 330 troops to Iraq, which will begin heading to the Middle East tomorrow as part of its joint deployment with New Zealand. Audio
Iraq contingent leaves for military excercise in Australia
120 soldiers and support staff left for Brisbane this morning to prepare for their mission with Australian troops in Iraq. Audio
RSA rejects 'apathy' as reason for cancellation
The organiser of a cancelled overnight camp in Auckland to mark the Anzacs' Gallipoli landings says he's mystified by its failure. Audio
Defence forces still struggling to attract women
The defence forces are still struggling to attract women, more than a year on from a report recommending action on retaining and promoting them and reducing harassment and discrimination. Audio
Defence Force admits it needs to do better
Lieutenant Colonel Louisa O'Brien from the New Zealand Army agrees the defence forces failure to attract more women isn't good enough. Audio
Women defence recruitment figures remain stagnant
The number of New Zealand woman signing up to the armed forces in the past decade is stagnating, despite a concerted effort to try to attract them. Audio
Up to 80 canteen jobs could go from Defence Force
Up to 80 jobs are on the line at army canteens and shops around the country with the government moving to bring in a private contractor to run the business. Audio
