Defence Force
Last of Maori Battalion's A company has died
Charlie Petera fought with the the 28th Maori Battalion's A Company or "Gum-Diggers", in North Africa and Italy between 1941 and 1945. Audio
Rare medal for bravery awarded to NZ major
Facing down an armed mob of hundreds who were attacking a refugee camp in South Sudan has earned a NZ army major a prestigious bravery award.
Al Gillespie also discusses the Defence White Paper
Al Gillespie says that a 20 billion dollar spend on defence in the next decade and a half will not be well received by America. Audio
Attack near Camp Taji in Iraq.
At least 11 people have been killed in a suicide attack on a checkpoint near Camp Taji in northern Baghdad. Audio
$20bn on defence - but is it enough?
After months of delays the government has finally released its new defence policy - and it comes with a $20 billion price tag.
Defence White Pape on increasing cyber security threats
A rise in cyber security threats globally and increasing terrorism risks are highlighted in the Government's new defence strategy. Audio
Questions about government's plans for defence spending.
The Government plans to increase defence spending by 20-billion-dollars over the next 15 years Audio
NZ Defence Force to get $20bn upgrade
A $20bn plan to help the Defence Force in a time of increasing international uncertainty and instability has been unveiled in the latest White Paper. Audio
Defence and Security expert talks about the Defence white paper
Dr Anna Powles, a senior lecturer at Massey University Centre for Defence and Security joins the panel to discuss the Defence White Paper released today. Audio
NZ Defence Force to get $20bn upgrade
The government will spend $20 billion on the Defence Force in a long-term investment plan that includes a new cyber security system for defence networks.
Soldiers turned entrepreneurs
VetImpact is a non-profit helping American war veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan to start businesses in the countries they once fought in. Nine to Noon speaks to it's founder, Nick Kesler, and a… Audio
Calls to bring home fallen Vietnam War vets
There's a renewed effort to bring home the remains of thirty one New Zealand soldiers who were killed in Malaysia and Vietnam and have been lying in non commonwealth war cemeteries ever since. Audio
NZ soldiers honoured in secret
Fear of Islamic jihadists has forced the NZ Defence Force to keep its Queen's Birthday honours a secret for a second year running.
Veteran urges NZ to repatriate soldiers
A Vietnam war veteran is disappointed the New Zealand government refuses to follow Australia's lead and repatriate soldiers buried in Malaysia almost 50 years ago. Audio
Govt not notified of Fiji peacekeeping pullout
New Zealand's involvement in peacekeeping in the Sinai Peninsula will be reviewed and Fiji has halted its mission because of safety concerns.
Entertainers become eligible for Vietnam medals
Big name Showbands including The Maori Quin Tikis, the Maori Te Kiwis, the Maori Ambassadors, the Maori HyMarques, and the Maori Travellieres all took their show on the road to Vietnam in the late… Audio
Defence Force sets up panel to tackle harassment
The Defence Force has set up an independent panel to tackle sexual harassment and assault in the armed forces.
HMS New Zealand piupiu visits UK
The Royal Navy museum in Britain is displaying the "lucky" Māori piupiu worn by the captain of HMS New Zealand during the Battle of Jutland 100 years ago. Audio
NZ will take part in Battle of Jutland commemorations
New Zealand will take part in commemorations in the United Kingdom next week to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Jutland. Audio
75th anniversary commemorations underway for battle of Crete
Commemoration services will be held in Crete today to mark the 75th anniversary of the battle in which Allied troops fought to hold the Greek island against extreme odds. Video, Audio
