Defence
Indian naval visit a show of strength amid regional maritime tension
The four-day visit by two Indian naval vessels to New Zealand signals an urgency in defence cooperation between the two nations.
New Zealand to host first Indian naval vessels since 2016
A frigate and destroyer are set to visit Wellington and Auckland later this month on a four-day resupply stop.
Was New Zealand’s deployment to Iraq worth it?
Opinion - While New Zealand's anti-Isis military deployment may becoming to an end, it is unlikely to be the last Kiwi mission to Iraq, Geoffrey Miller writes.
Get unvaxed cops back on the job after court ruling - Police Association
The Police Association says officers who lost their jobs should be allowed to return to work after a High Court Ruling quashed a Covid-19 vaccine mandate.
Covid-19: Hundreds of military staff require psychological check-ups
Hundreds of defence force workers were exposed to 'critical incidents' that required psychological check-ups after working in Managed Isolation and Quarantine.
Soldier sentenced over assaults still in army, despite saying he would leave
A soldier sentenced to military detention for multiple assault charges is still serving in the New Zealand Army, despite him telling a court he would leave.
'Hit and Run': three years and a long inquiry later
Mediawatch - It's three years since investigative journalism publication Hit and Run first put Operation Burnham in the headlines. It led to a long and costly inquiry. What did the media make of the… Audio
'It suits Beijing to have a puppet like Carrie Lam'
Hong Kong-based writer and lawyer Antony Dapiran believes Beijing is keen to re-shape Hong Kong into an image that is a lot more to their liking. And he says they're happy to have a "puppet" like… Audio
Hackers could shut down satellites and turn them into weapons
Satellites have the potential to revolutionise many aspects of life, but they could also be shut down by hackers and used as weapons. Cyber conflict commentator Dr. William Akoto says all it takes is… Audio
NZ to end its training mission in Iraq in mid-2020
The government has announced it will end its deployment in Iraq by the end of June, 2020, but why has it taken so long, given Labour had opposed it before coming into government? Video, Audio
NZ’s military presence in Iraq likely to change - PM
New Zealand has extended its military presence in Iraq, but has reduced the number of personnel. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the government will review the deployment again early next year. Audio
NZ extends military presence in Iraq
New Zealand will stay in Iraq until June next year, but the number of Defence Force personnel deployed will be reduced by about 20. Political Editor Jane Patterson has the details. Video, Audio
Families now have their loved ones home
The remains of New Zealand servicemen who served in South East Asia between 1955 and 1971 have finally returned home. Video
Remains of fallen soldiers return to New Zealand
The remains of New Zealand servicemen who served in South East Asia between 1955 and 1971 have finally returned home. Video
Govt to spend $2.3b on four new Boeing aircraft
The Government is to purchase four Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft from the United States, at a cost of somewhere in the region of $2.3 billion. John Campbell interviews Defence Minister… 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
NZDF spends nearly $360m on old aircraft fleet
The ageing Hercules and Orion Air Force planes are proving to be a costly burden for the Defence Force. Official figures show it's spent $360 million on maintenance and repairs over the last decade… Audio
Behind the Iron Curtain
Moscow, near the end of the Cold War; paranoia, politics and perestroika. An embassy guard recalls life behind the Iron Curtain. Produced by Justin Gregory. Audio
Navy budget blowout: 'Our sailors aren't safe'
The Ministry of Defence is taking full responsibility for the blowout in costs for the upgrade of two navy frigates. Audio
Multimedia spotlight on the fog of war
Fairfax Media’s investigative series The Valley is New Zealand's most ambitious multimedia journalism project yet. It combines TV documentary, interactive content and even virtual reality - and for… Audio