Defence Force
Buchanan: Five Eyes criticism of NZ rooted in misogyny
A leading defence analyst says the backlash the government is facing over its reluctance to extend the Five Eyes alliance beyond security matters is entirely misguided and seems rooted in misogyny… Audio
Dion Peat: marking ANZAC in South Korea
Wing commander Dion Peat is currently serving at the United Nations Command HQ - 60km south of Seoul, in the Republic of Korea. The main goal at the UN quarters is to maintain the Korean Armistice… Audio
Defence vice chief represents NZ at Australia's Anzac service
The vice chief of the Defence Force is standing alongside Anzac allies in Canberra today.
'Lest we forget' hollow without more funds for war graves - volunteer
The graves of the country's military veterans should be maintained by a government-funded body, a voluntary group involved in restoration work says.
Defence Force service members told to get vaccinated - or else
The New Zealand Defence Force is threatening to sack service members who do not get a Covid-19 vaccination. Audio
Defence Force Marshal on vaccination requirements
The Defence Force is threatening the jobs of members who won't get a Covid-19 vaccination.
More than 8800 first doses have been administered to uniformed personnel, civilian employees, reserves and… Audio
Covid-19: Defence Force threatening jobs of members who won't vaccinate
The Defence Force is threatening the jobs of members who won't get a Covid-19 vaccination.
More than 8800 first doses have been administered to uniformed personnel, civilian employees, reserves and… Audio
Anzac Day: RSA expecting good turnout after cancellations
The RSA is expecting a good turnout of people at Anzac Day events on Sunday, after last year's commemorations were cancelled due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
Events will be held in towns and cities… Audio
Gary Brandon's Onward Bar in Taupo celebrates ANZAC Day
Large crowds are expected at Anzac Day services around the country on Sunday after public events were cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 lockdown. Over 300 veterans will be joining former soldier… Audio
NZ Navy's biggest ship arrives in New Plymouth
The Royal New Zealand Navy's newest and largest-ever ship, the HMNZS Aotearoa is making its first visit to its ceremonial home port in New Plymouth today.
Reporter Robin Martin is on board. Audio
Māori Battalion whānau set to receive medals 75 years on
A ceremony will be held in Gisborne today to present medals to whānau of members of the Māori Battalion who served in World War II but never received their honours.
Gun salute planned for Prince Philip in capital
A 41-gun salute will be held in Wellington at midday tomorrow in honour of Prince Philip.
NZ warned about trade route risk in South China Sea
Military leaders say trade routes in the South China Sea face increased risk and New Zealand can't be complacent about it.
The two-day Asia Pacific Security Innovation Summit has attracted… Audio
Confusing rules for MIQ Defence Force staff
The boss of MIQ is defending an apparent double standard for defence staff while they're on base OR out and about in the community. Gyms, bars, the mess hall and other communal facilties are… Audio
Covid-19: Defence Force MIQ workers confused by double standard
Defence Force staff working in managed isolation are facing double standards on their expectations for life outside of quarantine facilities.
Covid-19: Different rules for NZDF MIQ staff on base versus in community
New Zealand Defence Force personnel who work in managed isolation facilities have to play by different rules when not at work, depending on whether they are on a NZDF base or out in the community.
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NZ's six soldiers in Afghanistan coming home
In May, the remaining six Defence Force personnel will leave Afghanistan, ending one of the longest running deployments in our history.
More than 3,500 personnel have served in Afghanistan and ten… Audio
NZ withdraw soldiers from Afghanistan
New Zealand will end one of its longest overseas deployments, following the announcement that the last six New Zealand soldiers in Aghanistan will leave by May.
That still leaves thousands of… Audio
New Zealand to withdraw troops from Afghanistan
New Zealand troops will be withdrawn from Afghanistan by May this year. Defence Force personnel have served in the country for 20 years, making it the longest running deployment in Aotearoa's history… Audio
Govt liable for war crimes over exports to Saudi Arabia?
The Green Party says the government could be liable for war crimes over the exports of military equipment to Saudi Arabian forces. Documents received by RNZ show a New Zealand exporter obtained… Audio
