NZ and Australia boost military co-operation over decade
Australia and New Zealand will strengthen military co-operation as both nations navigate increasingly challenging global circumstances, with the…
Tauranga Business Awards 2026: Defence tech innovator SYOS Aerospace takes top gong
As well as the Supreme Award, SYOS won the Innovation and International Trade category awards. The company was…
US President Donald Trump’s pick for New Zealand Ambassador reveals priorities, interested in expanding defence partnership
“In advancing the President’s agenda, we have few better partners than New Zealand. The Government of New Zealand…
Navy vessel spills up to 300 litres of oil in Akaroa Harbour
An estimated 200 to 300 litres of lubricating oil has been spilt in Akaroa Harbour by the anchored…
Hercules takes off as NZ readies for possible Mideast evacuation
A C‑130J Hercules has departed Auckland this morning as the Government steps up contingency planning for a possible…
Ministry of Defence considers uses of AI in war, ex-Air Force MP says front line wants more people and bullets
Deputy Secretary of Defence Anton Youngman told MPs on the foreign affairs defence and trade select committee that…
'Hopefully this will end quickly': Kiwi on life in Dubai amid the chaos of war – NZ Herald
‘Hopefully this will end quickly’: Kiwi on life in Dubai amid the chaos of war NZ HeraldLive: NZ Defence…
‘Unprecedented’ for naval officers charged in Manawanui sinking
A retired law professor who’s sat on military court panels believes the charges laid in relation to the…
Israeli defence ministry announces ‘pre-emptive strike’ on Iran, US involved
STORY CONTINUES HERE The Times of Israel reported that an unnamed security source told Channel 12 that the…
Defence in Whangārei murder trial closes, arguing Anaru Morunga had an ‘imaginative grip on reality’
Morunga has been on trial in the High Court at Whangārei on eight charges, including murder, related to…
Auckland pack rape trial: Defendant ‘O’ gives his version of events as defence begins and ends
“No, I never saw that,” the defendant said, briefly breaking into tears as his testimony concluded. But prosecutor…
Tauranga robotics company Syos Aerospace to supply New Zealand Defence Force with drones
The agreement also includes technical services, training and operational support to ensure NZDF personnel are equipped to integrate,…