Defence Force
Aus opposition pledges A$3 billion fighter jet purchase
Australia will spend $3 billion (NZ$3.33b) to acquire dozens of extra joint-strike fighter jets if the federal opposition wins the looming election.
Nuclear-powered submarine may be with Chinese ships in Tasman Sea
Australian Defence officials believe a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine is accompanying its flotilla of naval ships in the Tasman Sea. The ABC's defence correspondent Andrew Greene spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Pilot first alerted authorities about live fire from Chinese ships
Aviation officials have revealed they first learnt of a potential Chinese "live fire" military exercise in the Tasman Sea last week after a Virgin Airlines pilot relayed warnings he had picked up…
US looks to integrate NZ into military space operations
The US is making power moves in space at the same time China is projecting naval power int he Tasman Sea. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
A Chinese own goal? How war games in the Tasman Sea could push NZ closer to AUKUS
Analysis - In times of international stress and uncertainty, New Zealand has always tended to move towards deepening relationships with traditional allies.
Chinese warships in Tasman Sea a 'wake-up call'
The defence minister says the presence of Chinese warships carrying out live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea is "unusual", but nothing Kiwis need to be worried about. Audio
Australia and NZ 'surprised' by Chinese live fire drills
Beijing is condemning what it says are "unfounded claims" regarding China's lawful military exercises in the Tasman Sea. ABC Australia defence correspondent Andrew Greene spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Defence Minister Judith Collins on Chinese live-fire exercises
China says complaints from New Zealand and Australia over recent Chinese live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman Sea are "hyped up" and "inconsistent with the facts". Defence Minister Judith Collins… Audio
NZ needs to 'muscle up' on defence spending: Academic
Canterbury University's Anne-Marie Brady says China's military activity in the Tasman means New Zealand must "muscle up" on its defence spending. Brady spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Cook Islands deal opens up Pacific to China - expert
China will be able to establish a "significant strategic presence" in the Pacific, a security studies professor says.
China begins second military activity in Tasman Sea
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon earlier said New Zealand "have been continuously monitoring, tracking and shadowing the movements of this fleet".
Defence budget comes under scrutiny
Our cash-strapped, underfunded, overspent defence force is in line for a budget boost, and experts say it can't come soon enough.
Our defence budget under scrutiny
Our cash-strapped, underfunded, overspent defence force is in line for a budget boost, and experts say it can't come soon enough Audio
Residents near rifle range should not be banned from noise complaints, council says
The Defence Force wants to protect itself from neighbours raising issues about noise at the range.
NZ faces dilemma as Trump demands more defence spending
Analysis: Everywhere Trump's "eye of Sauron" lands, ructions follow - Gaza, Ukraine, Europe. Next up, will it be this side of the world? Audio
Government would consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
The prime minister says the government would be open to sending peacekeepers to Ukraine if a ceasefire was reached.
Where in the world have NZDF staff been deployed?
The PM says the government would consider sending peacekeepers to Ukraine if a ceasefire was reached.
NZDF takes council to court, seeks to ban noise complaints
The Defence Force has taken the Selwyn District Council to the Environment Court over its refusal to ban residents living near an army rifle range from complaining about its noise.
Aussie teen finds NZ Navy's rugby ball lost overboard
It was a one-of-a-kind situation for 15-year-old Max El-Tahche, who found the washed-up rugby ball on Blanche Beach in Tasmania.
Soldiers found guilty of attacking colleague at military camp
Gunner Nikau Minhinnick Gill, 21, was the victim of a "violent attack" by two other soldiers, he died in unrelated circumstances last year.
