Military
Former engineer and territorial soldier returns to Defence with art
Grant Philip was just fresh into his military career, when a diving accident left him a tetraplegic. Now a painter, he's returning to his military roots as part of the Art in Recovery programme. Video, Audio
Long Road Home seeks royal patronage
A trust which helps military personnel hopes to secure Prince Harry as its patron for a fundraising event in January.
Weapons or soldiers? Do animals deserve protection in war?
Currently there are no regulations protecting the way the likes of military dogs and horses should be treated when they're used in action or once they return. The question of military animals' status… Audio, Gallery
Military Camp's misconduct allegations: 'I'm bitterly disappointed'
Army chief Peter Kelly says a small group of instructors at the Waiouru-based have really let the whole of 6500 members of the New Zealand Army down. Video, Audio
Govt's defence strategy takes solid stance on China
The way the government has highlighted concerns about China in its long-term strategy for defence has surprised some New Zealand academics, who warn China won't be pleased. Video, Audio
Soldier dismissed from the Army for threat to send nude images
A soldier has been dismissed from the Army after admitting he threatened to share nude photos of his sometime girlfriend if she wouldn't let him meet her parents. Audio
Zimbabwe military 'targeting criminals', officer says on TV
An un-named military officer in Zimbabwe has spoken on national TV saying the President Robert Mugabe and his family are safe, and the military is targeting "criminals". Audio
The Italian Front
Our regular historian, Damien Fenton is in the studio with Bryan to talk about an aspect of the first world war almost completely forgotten in New Zealand today - the Italian Front 1915-1918. Audio
Guam residents trusting in God and the military
A Guam mayor says people on the island have put their faith in God and the US military to protect them North Korean missile attacks. Audio
Navy's Endeavour's service over after 30 years
The HMNZS Endeavour, built in 1988 and our Navy's only tanker, is being decommissioned. Checkpoint reporter Zac Fleming was on board for its last long-term deployment. Video, Audio
Navy's Endeavour returns home after final deployment
The Navy's only tanker, the HMNZS Endeavour, has completed its last long-term deployment before it is decommissioned. Video, Audio
Who was Brigadier James Hargest?
Brigadier James Hargest is one of Southland's most significant 20th century military and political figures however he's now all but forgotten; except for the Invercargill High School that bears his… Audio, Gallery
Memories from Fiji's 2006 coup still clear ten years on
On December the 5th 2006, Ben Daveta was a boy of twelve living in Nadi when he heard a live broadcast from the Fijian capital Suva announcing the military take-over. Audio
Memories of Fiji coup still clear a decade on
It's ten years since the then head of Fiji's military Frank Bainimarama seized power in Fiji in the country's fourth coup in 20 years. Audio
Forced to Fight: 100 years of conscription
Today is the 100th anniversary of the first military conscription ballot held in this country to enlist men to go and fight in World War I.
Obama underlines need for diplomatic solution to Syria crisis
President Obama underlines the need for a diplomatic solution to the Syria crisis in his final speech to the UN Audio
Fiji military commander visits NZ
Rear Admiral Viliame Naupoto is today beginning a three-day visit to meet with New Zealand personnel.
War and Peace: New Zealand's Defence Industries
The New Zealand Defence forces spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on everything from dental chairs and hearing aids to sniper rifles and armoured vehicles. Earlier this week the New… Audio, Gallery
New Zealand soldiers welcomed back from Iraq
Over 100 soldiers have been warmly welcomed by their families and officials after their return from Iraq, where they have been on a joint mission with Australia.
Spiritual Outlook: The moral dilemma for Military Chaplains
Mike Gourley explores the moral dilemma for Christian clerics serving in the Military in discussion with: Stephanie du Fresne, Advocate for Quaker Peace and Social Witness; Rev John Neal, former… Audio