NZ navy ship shadowed by seven Chinese warships
A New Zealand navy ship sailing in East Asia was shadowed by seven Chinese warships, the Defence Force…
Rethink needed for new defence money
A visiting defence expert is urging New Zealand to rethink how additional money for defence gets spent. Sam…
Ex-soldier’s ‘horrendous’ attack on taxi driver blamed on Ukraine trauma
A former soldier who attacked a taxi driver in a drunken rage says the NZ Defence Force (NZDF)…
German Air Force trains in NZ skies as global tensions rise
The German Air Force has been flying low over Aotearoa for the past fortnight, carrying out a major…
Revealed: What the new Defence Force planes will look like
The planes have been acquired on a six-year lease-to-buy arrangement with the US-based Air Lease Corporation, with $620…
Livery for Air Force’s new Airbus A321XLR aircraft unveiled
The Defence Force has confirmed it will buy two new aircraft with additional capabilities as part of a…
Trump says Democrats’ video message to military is ‘seditious behaviour’
President Donald Trump accused half a dozen Democratic lawmakers of sedition “punishable by DEATH” after the lawmakers —…
Former Transport Minister Maurice Williamson says he’s had five speeding fines
He told the recruits getting pulled over was the “dumbest thing I’ve done” as commissioner, saying he was…
German Air Force joins NZ Defence in major exercise
Once airborne and cruising, the reason for the offering became obvious. “I was shocked,” said Craig. “Looking out…
Ariana Grande’s co-star turns bodyguard as fan accosts star at film premiere
Prankster Johnson Wen, who goes by Pyjama Man online, later identified himself on social media as the offender.…
Space no longer peaceful, President Macron set to say in new space strategy review
Published on 11/11/2025 – 14:18 GMT+1 •Updated 14:19 Lasers, electromagnetic jammers, and other patrol satellites are among the…
Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence leader defends delay in Cyclone Gabrielle alert
Lennan admitted he was “aware that there were significant gaps” in his “situational awareness”. He feared that issuing…