Defence Force
RAF Benevolent Fund grateful for medal donation
The RAF Benevolent Fund says it is enormously grateful to the last surviving Dambusters pilot, New Zealander Les Munro. Audio
Dam Buster to sell medals for memorial
One of only two New Zealanders to take part in the famous Dam Busters raid during the Second World War is to auction his decorations and medals to raise money for the upkeep of a memorial to his… Audio
Iraq-bound troops given option to withdraw
Troops bound for Iraq will be able to withdraw from the mission on ethical grounds. A total of 143 personnel are heading to the Middle East to train Iraq's military in the fight against Islamic State.
…PM - terror threat could rise in wake of military commitment
As details of a military alliance between New Zealand and Australia in Iraq continue to be worked through, the Prime Minister has acknowledged that the relationship could result in an increased terror… Audio
Islamic State: Motivations and Implications for New Zealand
A public forum at Parliament's Grand Hall organised by Diplosphere on the rise of the self-styled Islamic State and whether New Zealand's decision this week to send troops to Iraq can help to address… Audio
Troops to Iraq
Wallace Chapman hosts a discussion about the rights and wrongs of deploying troops to Iraq with guests: investigative journalist and war correspondent Jon Stephenson, Professor Richard Jackson, deputy… Audio
Iraqi ambassador happy NZ has committed troops
The Iraqi Ambassador to New Zealand says he's happy New Zealand has committed military troops to Iraq to help in the fight against Islamic State. Audio
Iraqi ambassador says NZ troops in Iraq will be safe
The Iraqi Ambassador to New Zealand says he hopes New Zealand military trainers will be stationed in Iraq for months rather than years. Audio
Prime Minister on military deployment to Iraq
Prime Minister John Key on the government's decision to deploy the military to Iraq to fight Islamic State. Audio
No clear reason why New Zealand is going to Iraq
Joining us is Dr Will Hoverd from Massey University's Centre for Defence and Security Studies. Audio
Former army commander satisfied with safety precautions
Last week, before the deployment was announced, we spoke with a former commander of New Zealand troops in Afghanistan, retired Colonel Richard Hall. Audio
NZ-based Iraqis condemn plans to send troops to Iraq.
The Prime Minister is continuing to defend the decision to deploy military personnel to Iraq, saying it will help protect New Zealanders from terrorists with a 'death wish.' Audio
Sending troops to Iraq "futile sacrifice" - Labour
The training mission has been described by Labour's defence spokesperson, Phil Goff, as a futile sacrifice. Audio
Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force,
The Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force, Lieutenant General Tim Keating, has detailed the plans for New Zealand's deployment to Iraq. Audio
Sending troops to Iraq right decision - PM
One hundred and forty-three defence force personnel will travel to Taji, just north of Baghdad, in May to train the Iraqi army for their war against Islamic State. Audio
Prime Minister uses past deployments to justify going to Iraq
The Prime Minister is using past deployments under a Labour Government to justify the imminent New Zealand mission to Iraq. Audio
Fierce opposition to decision to deploy troops to Iraq
The Prime Minister, John Key, faced fierce opposition in Parliament yesterday after he announced New Zealand would be sending a deployment of soldiers to Iraq, to train the local security forces. Audio
NZDF troops will be armed and retain the right to self-defence
The chief of the defence force says the soldiers being sent to Iraq will be armed and be allowed to defend themselves. Audio
Iraqi NZer: Sending soldiers is a bad call
An Iraqi New Zealander Hussam Razzaq says the Government's made a bad call sending troops to his homeland. Audio
John Key on sending troops to Iraq
The Government's announced New Zealand soldiers will be sent to Iraq, with the first of them heading to Baghdad next month. Audio
