Bomb threats force evacuations and lockdowns at schools across New Zealand
The email asked parents and caregivers to pick up their children. Christchurch Girls’ High School was placed into…
Trump visits his new luxury Air Force One, a gift from the Qatari royal family
Trump has said that the gift was made to the nation, not to him personally, but he has…
New Zealand Defence Force land combat capability falls to 45%, minister blames poor facilities as ‘imperfect’
Much work was being progressed but “we do not say for a moment that we have completed that…
Teacher Justine Clark censured after using force on children at South Taranaki school
While the tribunal heard the matter last year, it publicly released its decision today. That decision censured Clark…
NZ Defence Force monitors Middle East after Iran drone attacks
An NZDF spokesperson would not confirm whether any New Zealand personnel were stationed at sites targeted in the…
King’s Birthday weekend weather: Heavy rain warnings for South Island as subtropical air hits
While the rain will be the main concern in warning areas, much of the country is also set…
Air Force chief picks grey livery for new RNZAF aircraft after $67k design hunt
The two new planes will replace the two beleaguered Boeing 757s in service with the RNZAF since 2003,…
New Zealand Defence Force member denies threatening to kill Afghan interpreter
More than 20 interpreters took the opportunity to relocate with their wives and children. At the beginning of…
Early childhood teacher banned for two years over physical force
The same child was “forcefully” put on the floor by Quinn after throwing food on the floor on…
Australian soldier killed in mid-air parachute training collision at Jervis Bay
“Both paratroopers were highly skilled. Between the two of them, they had several thousand jumps to their credit.”…
Afghan interpreter tells court-martial NZDF member capable of having him killed
That evidence was given yesterday afternoon at a court-martial at Auckland’s Devonport Naval Base, where the serviceman is…
Huge bang and smoke at Long Bay Beach after Defence Force detonates flare
A plume of smoke seen rising above Long Bay Beach, Auckland’s North Shore. Photo / Supplied An “item…