Defence Force
Reusable period products now provided to women in the NZ army
New Zealand is leading the world by supplying female soldiers with menstrual cups and reusable pads. The idea was first proposed by Private Thomson - a soldier based at Linton Military Camp. Audio
Australasian Anzac services to return to Gallipoli after two year break
New Zealand and Australian delegations will return to Gallipoli on Anzac Day this year.
Australia's military to grow by nearly 20,000 people by 2040
Australia's military will move towards a wartime footing under government plans to boost the number of uniformed personnel to almost 80,000 by 2040, amid strategic risks posed by China and Russia.
Ruling on police, defence mandates won't affect others - lawyer
A senior lawyer says the High Court's decision to quash the Covid-19 vaccine mandate for police and Defence Force staff won't affect other mandates.
Dentons Kensington Swan specialist public lawyer… Audio
Chief ombudsman launches investigation into NZDF
The investigation follows a complaint by journalist Nicky Hager, who alleges the NZDF withheld crucial information from the Ombudsman during an inquiry into civilian deaths in Afghanistan.
Foreign Affairs Minister gives update on Tonga damage
Back to the situation in Tonga now as New Zealand Defence Force personel join efforts to restore essential services in the wake of the eruption and resulting tsunami. Joining Nathan Rarere is the… Audio
Safety at Tonga port being assessed as more supplies on the way
Specialist New Zealand Defence Force staff will be checking Tonga's shipping lanes are passable and the wharf is safe so desperately needed humanitarian supplies can get through. Audio
Defence Force speak on Tonga relief operation
The New Zealand Defence Force's Commander of Joint Forces Jim Gilmour speaks about the operational response in Tonga.
Third navy ship to depart for Tonga, first relief supplies to arrive today
A plane carrying aid and disaster relief supplies will arrive in Tonga today, as will the HMNZS Wellington - Minister of Defence Peeni Henare says it will check shipping channels and wharf approaches…
Another island in Tonga appears to be wiped out by tsunami
New images appear to show the majority of structures on the Tongan island of Atatā have been wiped out after a tsunami and volcanic eruption last week.
Watch: PM and Defence Minister give update on Tonga
Power has been restored in large parts of Nuku'alofa following Saturday's eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano, Defence Minister Peeni Henare says.
Kiwi-led task force seizes drugs worth $5.8 million in Arabian Sea
A Kiwi-led Combined Task Force supported by US Navy ships has seized US$4 million ($5.8 million) worth of drugs from a stateless fishing vessel.
Lisa Carrington among six new dames and knights announced in New Year honours
New Zealand's most successful Olympian, a Māori Battalion veteran and a driving force in public health are among six New Zealanders appointed knights and dames today.
80th anniversary of New Zealand's worst naval tragedy, the HMS Neptune
Sunday marks the 80th anniversary of Aotearoa's worst naval tragedy, the sinking of HMS Neptune during the World War II. Of the 764 men who lost their lives on 19 December 1941, 150 were New…
NZ-led task force seizes $38m worth of illegal drugs
A New Zealand-led task force caught $US26 million ($NZ38m) worth of illegal drugs in the Indian Ocean just last month.
Expert on Defence Ministry assessment of China risk
A Defence Ministry report has clearly identified 'China's rise' and its power struggle with the United States as a major risk to security in the Indo-Pacific.
The 2021 Defence Assessment is blunt in… Audio
Defence Minister on Ministry report that identified 'China's rise' as a Indo-Pacific risk
A Defence Ministry report has clearly identified 'China's rise' and its power struggle with the United States as a major risk to security in the Indo-Pacific.
The 2021 Defence Assessment is blunt in… Audio
More NZ personnel arrive to help defuse tensions in Solomons Islands
The latest members of New Zealand's Defence Force and police contingent have arrived in Honiara after days of unrest in the Solomons capital.
Honiara unrest: NZ police and army group departs to aid in peace efforts
A team of New Zealand police and army personnel have departed for Solomon Islands today to aid in efforts to restore peace after riots erupted over the past week.
Nowroz Ali: escaping the Taliban to make a new home in NZ
When the Taliban took over Kabul, Afghanistan in August, Nowroz Ali feared for his life. A wanted man for many years for his work with the New Zealand Defence Force, he was supposed to be on a… Audio
