Defence Force
Second NZ contingent heads to Iraq
Another 100 Defence Force personnel have left for Australia today, preparatory to deployment to Iraq.
Government has no plans to repatriate remains
The Government says it has no plans to bring home the remains of soldiers who died in wars in Vietnam and Malaysia, despite renewed pressure to look again at this. Audio
NZDF hosts meeting to set up space rules
Military officials from the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have been meeting in Wellington to set out rules for the use of satellites in space. Audio
Five eyes top brass talk space strategy in Wellington
Top military officials from the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand begin their annual meeting today to discuss their increasing activities in space. Audio
A settlement that raised unsettling issues
The New Zealand Defence Force has settled a long-running defamation claim by a freelance foreign correspondent. It brought to an end a dispute that ran for four years and cost hundreds of thousands of… Audio
A settlement that raised unsettling issues
The New Zealand Defence Force has settled a long-running defamation claim by a freelance foreign correspondent. It brought to an end a dispute that ran for four years and cost hundreds of thousands of…
AudioUS govt report faults Camp Taji
A high-level report says the US Defence Department can't rule out the possibility ammunition stored at Camp Taji in Iraq is being supplied to militias that don't have the backing of the American… Audio
US says NZs role in Iraw shows ISIL a global problem
The American spokesman for the coalition efforts against Islamic State in Iraq has used New Zealand's presence there to further its argument that ISIS poses a global threat. Audio
Troop training in Taji
Prime Minister John Key has seen the "god dam awful place" that is the Iraqi training camp where New Zealand troops are doing their duty. Should they be there? Audio
Political editor describes experience of visiting Iraq with PM
Political editor Jane Patterson is with the Prime Minister in Dubai. Audio
John Key cops flak for judging Iraq too quick
The Prime Minister's secret trip to Iraq is being hailed as a good move by opposition MPs, but he's copping flak for being quick to judge how safe it is there for New Zealand troops. Demelza Leslie… Audio
NZ soldiers say they feel safe working in Iraq's Taji Camp
The Prime Minister John Key flew into Iraq under a shroud of secrecy on Monday to witness first hand the New Zealand deployment. Political editor Jane Patterson reports on the New Zealanders carrying… Audio
PM's secret three-day visit to Iraq
Prime Minister John Key has described Taji Camp in Iraq as 'goddamm awful' and 'desolate' after visiting the New Zealand training mission there. Video
PM leaves Iraq after visiting New Zealand deployment
The Prime Minister has flown out of Iraq in the last few hours, after spending two days at Taji Camp with the New Zealand troops who are training Iraqi security forces. Audio
Prime Minister visits NZ troops in Iraq
The Prime Minister has flown out of Iraq in the last few hours, after spending two days at Taji Camp with the New Zealand troops who are training Iraqi security forces. Audio
John Key hopes of a unified international response
The Prime Minister wants a meeting of world leaders in New York this week to agree on a unified response to fighting Islamic State but says New Zealand is already doing enough. Political reporter… Audio
Playing Favourites with Matt Gauldie
Official New Zealand Army Artist for the last ten years, who has had many solo shows, group exhibitions, residencies, and fellowships. Audio
Defence Force needs to manage change better
Defence Force chief Lieutenant General Tim Keating admits it must "dramatically lift its game".
Defence Force ranks 'weak' or 'needing improvement'
The Defence Force has been ranked as either "weak" or "needing improvement' in a slew of categories ranging from leadership to risk management. Audio
Fifty-year-old smoke bomb found in Auckland
Defence Force experts have dealt with an old bomb found in the basement of a west Auckland house. The police said they were called in about 10.30am after the home...