Defence Force
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
Labour slams secrecy
The Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee was not available. Labour says he has no reason to be so secretive about the deal that protects New Zealand troops. Its defence spokesperson Phil Goff is with us… Audio
Green light for New Zealand to deploy
The Government has struck a deal for New Zealand soldiers to defend themselves in Iraq. Audio
National War Memorial Park officially blessed
The Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellingon was officially blessed in a predawn service this morning. Audio
HMNZS Canterbury bound for Vanuatu
The Navy ship Canterbury will head to cyclone-ravaged Vanuatu this weekend. Audio
John Key defends sending troops amid war crimes allegations
The Prime Minister has been forced to defend sending training troops to Iraq following allegations the army there is committing war crimes. Audio
Prime Minister on helping Vanuatu
Prime Minister John Key says New Zealand will do more to help our neighbours in Vanuatu. Audio
State of emergency declared for parts of Vanuatu
Flights carrying relief supplies from Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia have been arriving in Vanuatu with the airport cleared for the arrival of military aircraft. Audio
Labour accuses Govt of sending troops on superficial advice
Foreign affairs spokesperson David Shearer says advice provided to the Prime Minister, John Key, about the emergence of Islamic State in Iraq ignores the impact of the United States-led invasion of… Audio
