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NZ connections to investigation of torture allegations by Australians in Timor
Opinion - The ABC's Mark Willacy tells how Four Corners investigated alleged torture and mistreatment by Australian soldiers in East Timor, and the NZ connection.
Search for whānau of Māori Battalion soldiers who never received medals
More than 600 Māori Battalion soldiers never received their medals, but now there are hopes their whānau can be tracked down for ceremonies to be held later this year.
'A national shame': Plea for long-term support for troops on mission to aid Ukraine
The RSA is seeking assurances military personnel being sent to Europe to assist the allied effort for Ukraine, will get the appropriate support in the future.
Hitting the right balance on defence spending
Some countries are increasing their defence budgets as the war in Ukraine rages on. The Detail looks at whether New Zealand needs to follow suit. Audio
Hitting the right balance on defence spending
Some countries are increasing their defence budgets as the war in Ukraine rages on. The Detail looks at whether New Zealand needs to follow suit.
AudioDismay at secret NZ probe into Australia troops
A former Australian governor-general says he is "dismayed" at the revelation that NZ secretly investigated torture allegations against soldiers under his command in East Timor in 1999.
50 NZDF troops fly to Europe to help Ukraine
As 50 Defence Force troops fly out to Europe, the Defence Minister says it's not out of the question that New Zealand could have boots on the ground in Ukraine in future.
Peeni Henare says currently… Video, Audio
NZ and French veterans' organisations sign MOU
The French and New Zealand organisations representing veterans of the armed services have agreed to help one another's members.
Defence Force confident 'ageing' Hercules aircraft can cope with Europe deployment
Commander of Joint Forces Jim Gilmour says he's confident New Zealand's Hercules fleet will be up to the task as 50 Defence Force personnel deploy to Europe. Audio
Flypast to mark 85 years of Royal New Zealand Airforce
The 85th anniversary of the Royal New Zealand Airforce, Te Tauaarangi o Aotearoa will be marked on Saturday with a flypast over most of the North Island.
Ron Mark says NZ should provide lethal aid to Ukraine
A former Minister of Defence says it's time New Zealand provided lethal aid to Ukraine. Ron Mark, who oversaw the country's armed forces between October 2017 and November 2020, says the government's… Audio
AUKUS ramps up: first nuclear subs, now hypersonic missiles
The newly-formed AUKUS defence pact is expanding its cooperation to high-speed , so called hypersonic missiles. Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States formed the alliance in September… Audio
First shipment of NZ defence equipment arrives to aid Ukraine
Surplus defence equipment from New Zealand donated by the government has arrived in Europe to aid Ukraine in its war with Russia.
Case against Australian SAS soldier collapsed after NZ witnesses denied jury protections
Australia's only prosecution of an elite SAS soldier for crimes in combat collapsed because key witnesses were refused "standard" identity protections, the New Zealand military has revealed.
Investigation uncovers shocking NZ SAS statements about Australian soldier in East Timor
Secret documents reveal that New Zealand special forces witnessed the alleged brutalisation of militia corpses in East Timor by an Australian SAS soldier.
'Mistakes were made': Army chief assures improvements after Molotov cocktail incident
The Defence Force says it has to learn from mistakes that saw three soldiers burned in a training exercise gone wrong.
NZDF was ordered by the court pay $450,000 in fines and reparation.
A mock riot… Video, Audio
Soldiers badly injured after molotov cocktail use goes wrong
Three soldiers suffered burns to their bodies during a training exercise using molotov cocktails to prepare them for peacekeeping duties.
NZDF fined $300k over training incident with molotov cocktails
The Defence Force has today been fined more than $300,000 after three soldiers sustained burns in a training exercise involving molotov cocktails.
The three will receive reparation of $100,000.
Our… Audio
Government unsure on keeping NZ presence in Solomons if China troops arrive
The government is undecided on withdrawing the Defence Force from the Solomons if Chinese soldiers are stationed there, the prime minister says.
China-Solomons security deal a shock to NZ - Defence Minister
The Defence Minister says the draft security arrangement between China and Solomon Islands took him by surprise.
Peeni Henare says it would be extremely concerning if any other Pacific nations were… Audio
