Defence Force
Downfall of the clueless, wannabe, soldier, spy
The soldier at the centre of the case was less James Bond and "maybe more like a bumbling wannabe-spy".
Israeli-made drones not ruled out by NZ Defence Force
The military had already sourced bomb-clearing robots from Israeli firm Roboteam before the Gaza conflict.
Downfall of the clueless, wannabe, soldier spy
New Zealand's first-ever conviction for attempted espionage has been handed down, but the solider at the centre of the case was less James Bond and "maybe more like a bumbling wannabe-spy". Audio
Long awaited refresh of Defence Force aircrafts arrives
The long-awaited refresh of the Defence Force's ageing aircraft has arrived. The government is buying five new 'Seahawk' maritime helicopters to replace its eight 'Seasprites'. It will also buy two… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 21st August 2025
In today's episode, the Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, as expected; Plane spotters lined the streets of outside Whenuapai air base last night to watch the… Audio
US Airforce's largest plane lands in Auckland
Plane spotters lined the streets of outside Whenuapai air base last night to watch the United States Air Force's largest plane touch down. NZDF Auckland Base Commander Group Captain Brett Clayton… Audio
Watch: US Air Force plane lands in Auckland for special delivery
The C-5M Super Galaxy touched down in Auckland's Whenuapai on Wednesday night.
US Air Force's largest plane makes special delivery in NZ
A C-5M Super Galaxy will shortly touch down in Auckland.
Soldier caught in sting handing over sensitive military info
A soldier with links to far-right groups has admitted handing over and attempting to hand over sensitive information to a person he thought was a foreign agent.
Kiwi soldiers suffer after breathing in burning tyres
"The effects are coming through": Up to 5000 New Zealand troops were in Afghanistan over 20 years and many were exposed to fumes.
Commemorating 80 years since Victory over Japan Day
Today marks eighty years since VJ Day - Victory over Japan Day - when Japan surrendered and World War Two ended. Post-war, twelve thousand New Zealand troops went to Japan to 'de-militarise' the… Audio
Espionage trial of New Zealand soldier shrouded in secrecy
RNZ will argue against the heavy suppressions on Monday, before court martial begins. Audio
Solider accused of spying to face court martial
A soldier with links to far right groups and who is accused of spying will face a court martial hearing next week - a first-of-its-kind prosecution that's for now shrouded in secrecy. The Linton-based… Audio
Two NZDF heroes open up on their life-saving mission to Antarctica
A risky rescue mission that involved hot refuelling, night vision goggles, minus 30 degree temperatures and the black hole effect.
Past the point of safe return, nowhere to go but Antarctica
After a risky rescue mission to Antarctica, the commander and pilot's blow-by-blow of the 20-hour round trip to McMurdo Station Audio
NZDF combat-ready soldiers deployed to South Korea to work with local and US army
They will undertake a range of infantry training activities with their South Korean and US counterparts.
No penalty clauses paid on stalled Waiouru army base housing project
Penalty clauses can be paid when contractors or subcontractors sign up to projects that do not then go ahead.
Australia, UK sign 50-year AUKUS defence treaty
Australia's government says it has signed a treaty with Britain to bolster cooperation over the next 50 years on the AUKUS nuclear submarine partnership.
US commander visits as military integration with 'kill chains' advances
A US army commander visiting NZ has praised how the US and NZ Defence Force are developing an integrated network, at the same time as the latest example of this integration comes to light. Audio
US wants partners - including NZ - to prepare for space wars
The new US Space Force strategy for international partnership calls for partners to engage in missions, wargaming and joint planning. Audio
