Defence Force
NZ joins Australian and US troops in Exercise Talisman Sabre
For the first time New Zealand is taking part in the largest warfighting exercise Australia conducts with the American military. Audio
Iconic Gallipoli painting could fetch $500,000
One of the most iconic Gallipoli paintings is expected to sell for as much as 500-thousand dollars when it goes under the hammer in Auckland this month. Audio
Defence Minister fronts up over Iraq
The New Zealand Defence Force aims to train 18-hundred Iraqi soldiers. Audio
Navy frigate Te Kaha plays a pivotal role
New Zealand's navy frigate Te Kaha has seized over 200 million dollars in heroin on the Indian Ocean. Audio
Navy unsure of terrorist retaliation after drug bust
The navy has seized $235 million worth of raw heroin it says would have been used to fund global terrorism. Audio
Navy frigate seizes huge quantity of heroin
The Navy frigate Te Kaha has seized $235 million worth of heroin in two huge drug busts in the western Indian Ocean. Audio
Iraqi forces being trained by New Zealand troops
The Prime Minister, John Key says Iraqi forces being trained by New Zealand troops do want to train and are committed, despite international criticism. Audio
South China Sea disputes reaching flash point
The territorial dispute in the South China Sea is reaching a flash point with China arguing its island building in the contested waters is justifed, legitimate and reasonable. Audio
Protecting the safety of our citizens
Power Play with Brent Edwards: The Government has defended its decision to send troops to Iraq. But shouldn't safety start at home - or in the workplace?
Soldiers not mentally tough enough to cope with combat
Many Australian soldiers are not mentally tough enough to cope with the stress of combat with new research saying their rates of trauma are probably double current estimates. Audio
Media reporting of Iraq deployment "irresponsible"
Listening to that was Australian Defence Association executive director and former Army Officer, Neil James. Audio
NZ First MP stands by "cowards" comment on Iraqis
New Zealand First is calling for the country's troops to be brought home from their training mission to Iraq, after its MP, Ron Mark, called Iraqi soldiers cowards. Audio
NZ troops secure in Camp Taji - Brownlee
The Government is backing the continued involvement of New Zealand troops in Iraq despite the advance of IS forces to within an hour's drive of Camp Taji where New Zealand forces will be stationed. Audio
Join in on Iraq frontline or get out - ex-top advisor
A former Australian soldier and an advisor to the US General David Patraeus says Australia and New Zealand need to get on the front line in Iraq or get out. Audio
Are New Zealand troops in danger of Islamic State advances?
The Prime Minister says New Zealand soldiers will not be withdrawn from Iraq, even if Islamic State reaches Baghdad. Audio
Bands stretched to meet war commemorations
New Zealand's military bands have had to turn down offers to play at some First World War Commemorations after funding cuts left them stretched. Audio
Prince Haka
His Royal Highness Prince Harry arrives in the country tomorrow. His five-day trip is packed with official duties, visits to Christchurch, Stewart Island and a Hurricanes game in Wellington. And - we… Audio
Activist 'disappointed' at NZ response to killer robots
Mary Wareham is Human Right Watch arms advocacy director and the global coordinator of the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots. Last month she attended a United Nation's conference on autonomous weapons -… Audio
PM discussion of NZ soldiers whereabouts no big deal
The Prime Minister is shrugging off criticism for revealing the whereabouts of New Zealand soldiers to Arabic media, after repeatedly refusing to discuss operational details with media in New Zealand.
…Prime Minister stands by Iraq deployment decision
The Prime Minister, John Key, is standing by his decision to tell overseas media the whereabouts of New Zealand troops en route to Iraq. Audio
