Defence
Govt's defence strategy takes solid stance on China
The way the government has highlighted concerns about China in its long-term strategy for defence has surprised some New Zealand academics, who warn China won't be pleased. Video, Audio
NZDF spends nearly $360m on old aircraft fleet
The ageing Hercules and Orion Air Force planes are proving to be a costly burden for the Defence Force. Official figures show it's spent $360 million on maintenance and repairs over the last decade… Audio
Behind the Iron Curtain
Moscow, near the end of the Cold War; paranoia, politics and perestroika. An embassy guard recalls life behind the Iron Curtain. Produced by Justin Gregory. Audio
Navy budget blowout: 'Our sailors aren't safe'
The Ministry of Defence is taking full responsibility for the blowout in costs for the upgrade of two navy frigates. Audio
Multimedia spotlight on the fog of war
Fairfax Media’s investigative series The Valley is New Zealand's most ambitious multimedia journalism project yet. It combines TV documentary, interactive content and even virtual reality - and for… Audio
Multimedia spotlight on the fog of war
Fairfax Media’s investigative series The Valley is New Zealand's most ambitious multimedia journalism project yet. It combines TV documentary, interactive content and even virtual reality - and for…
AudioMore defence spending on the cards when Tillerson visits?
A push for New Zealand to spend more on defence could be one of the topics when America's top diplomat Rex Tillerson visits New Zealand next week. Security analyst Paul Buchanan from 36th Parallel… Audio
New minister hit by fake news on day one
A man dubbed "the internet's biggest liar" targeted Gerry Brownlee with fake news just one day into his new job as foreign minister. Audio
New minister hit by fake news on day one
A man dubbed "the internet's biggest liar" targeted Gerry Brownlee with fake news just one day into his new job as foreign minister.
AudioProfessor Rouben Azizian
Massey University professor Rouben Azizia made headlines in NZ in 1991 when he was the Soviet Union's acting ambassador. An Evening Post article featured a photo of him next to the new Russian flag… Audio
Bringing the War Home: A failure to care for veterans with PTSD?
RNZ defence reporter Kate Pereyra Garcia talks to war veterans about PTSD and what they say is a lack of help to deal with it when they get home. Video, Audio
Al Gillespie also discusses the Defence White Paper
Al Gillespie says that a 20 billion dollar spend on defence in the next decade and a half will not be well received by America. Audio
Artillery rounds to be fired at dawn for Gunners Day
Dawn will be broken with a bang in some places this morning as the Royal New Zealand Artillery fires off rounds to mark the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Artillery in the United…
Military panel unable to reach verdict
A military panel has been unable to reach a verdict in the case against a navy commander accused of indecent assault at a court martial at Devonport Naval Base.
Hundreds of NZDF staff to help Fiji
Hundreds of engineers, drivers, medical and support staff are heading to Fiji to join other Defence Force staff rebuild communities devastated by Cyclone Winston.
Fiji's weaponry no concern for NZ, PM says
Prime Minister John Key says he's not concerned about Fiji's military receiving shipments of weapons donated by Russia.
Defence White Paper due for release March/April
How best to juggle New Zealand's defence relationships with emerging regional superpower China and traditional ally the United States will likely to be a key feature of a major defence force review… Audio
SAS to Iraq unlikely - PM
The Government will consider America's request to do more in the fight against Islamic State. Audio
Defence staff return home from piracy fight
The Defence Force is surprised by just how well its P-3K2 Orion Aircraft performed overseas while helping other nations combat piracy and human and drug trafficking. Video
William Hartung: arms trading
Senior adviser to the Security Assistance Monitor, who has written extensively on armament and security issues. Audio
