NZDF
NZ to send more defence personnel to Afghanistan
Three more soldiers are being deployed in response to a US request, but they will not have a combat role.
Air Force finds NZ yacht stuck on reef off Fiji
An Air Force Orion has found the stricken yacht that ran aground on a reef off Suva, and says all four people on board are safe.
Govt considers sending extra NZDF staff to Afghanistan
The government is considering a request from the US to send another two defence force personnel to Afghanistan.
NZ and Australia intercept mass heroin haul
The NZDF is describing an operation to seize 250kg of heroin on the "smack track" off the coast of Tanzania as a blow against terrorism.
Faulty Air Force helicopter sent to Sydney for examination
Flying restrictions on the Air Force's NH90 helicopters are in place after an emergency landing near Blenheim.
Defence Force accused of intimidating striking staff
The Defence Force denies it tried to stop civilian staff taking part in a strike for better pay, but the workers' union says it acted unlawfully.
NZDF response to Hit and Run book
Al Gillespie of Waikato University on Lieutenant General Tim Keating's response to the Hit and Run book on Afghanistan SAS operations. Audio
NZ defence officials reject Afghan raid claims
The NZDF is rejecting a new book's claims that SAS soldiers led a raid which killed and injured civilians, including a three-year-old girl, in Afghanistan. Video, Audio
Singapore considers training its fighter pilots in NZ
Up to 500 extra people could be stationed at Ohakea if Singapore uses it to train its F-15 fighter jet pilots.
NZDF joins in the race against time to stop the Chch blaze
An Air Force Hercules is expected back in Christchurch today after flying to Australia to pick up supplies to fight the Port Hills fire. Audio
Remembering NZ's worst naval tragedy
The sinking of the HMS Neptune 75 years ago, in which 150 New Zealanders lost their lives, is being commemorated in Wellington. Audio
Public reserve still on cards for Wgtn's Watts Peninsula
Small pockets may be sold for housing, but most of Watts Peninsula will become a public reserve.
Travelling along the Inland Road to Kaikoura
A convoy of 31 Defence Force trucks set off from Culverden to reach Kaikoura on the Inland Road this morning. RNZ reporter Maja Burry went with them. Video, Audio
NZ military to train in third Iraq base
New Zealand's military role in Iraq is to be expanded, with the government giving approval for troops to offer training at a third military base.
Call for inquiry into fatal NZDF helicopter crash
New Zealand First is calling for a commission of inquiry into a helicopter crash that killed three Air Force officers on Anzac Day 2010.
Defence Force's $1.5bn building upgrade approved
The Defence Force has received government approval for a $1.5 billion upgrade of its buildings and facilities.
NZ troops in Bastille Day parade in Paris
New Zealand troops have taken part in the Bastille Day parade in Paris, led by Māori soldiers.
NZDF rehearse for Bastille Day march
The NZDF is rehearsing in Paris for its part in the French Bastille Day military parade on 14 July.
NZ troops to stay in Afghanistan until 2018
New Zealand troops will spend another two years in Afghanistan helping to train local soldiers.
NZ Navy set for world's largest maritime war games
HMNZS Te Kaha has arrived at Pearl Harbor to take part in the world's largest maritime warfare exercise.
