Defence Force
Govt could use PPPs to build Defence infrastructure
Using private sector financing would be contingent on companies meeting "rigorous security requirements", associate defence minister says.
LSV course military staff face mental distress, assaults
Military staff working with young job-seekers on a voluntary course have suffered serious mental distress, including suicidal thoughts, following physical assaults. The six-week Limited Service… Audio
Military staff on youth course face mental distress
Military staff working with young job-seekers on a voluntary course have suffered serious mental distress, including suicidal thoughts, following physical assaults. The six-week Limited Service… Audio
Defence staff running LSV courses face severe distress from violent youth
Defence staff running a celebrated military base course have suffered serious mental distress, with some even suicidal, as they struggle to deal with violent and at-risk youth. The six-week Limited… Audio
Hercules makes rare midwinter evac flight to Antarctica
Flights to the Antarctic at this time of the year are dangerous due to the extreme environment, an air commodore says.
Christopher Luxon gets a 'C' on Japan trade trip
Power Play - The trade mission was overshadowed by a distraction for which the prime minister has only himself to blame.
What it's like inside the Prime Minister's plane
With the NZDF's 757s past their best-before date, RNZ's Anneke Smith and Nate McKinnon reveal what they're like inside and the case for buying new ones.
Peter Zeihan: Why China’s days are numbered
Geopolitics expert Peter Zeihan tells Guyon what New Zealand needs to do right now if it wants to survive the end of globalisation, why China's days are numbered, and who's going to win the US… Video, Audio
Analysis: NZ boosting support to monitor North Korea sanctions
New Zealand is significantly boosting its support to monitor violations of sanctions against North Korea. Victoria University of Wellington Centre for Strategic Studies director David Capie spoke to… Audio
NZ stepping up defence support for North Korea sanctions
New Zealand is stepping up defence support to help enforce sanctions against North Korea. The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made the announcement in Japan where he is on a mission to strengthen… Audio
Defence Force equipment under scrutiny at Parliament
The Defence Force's old and failing equipment has come under scrutiny at Parliament - with its Minister facing questions over how soon it will be replaced. Here's RNZ political reporter Lillian Hanly.
…Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 June
On today's episode, Passengers on a terrifying Boeing 737 flight have spent the night in Invercargill. Flames were clearly seen coming from the aircraft as it gained altitude over the Shotover Delta… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 June
On today's episode, the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has flown solo to Japan, leaving his 52-person trade delegation behind in Papua New Guinea along with the faulty Defence Force Boeing 757 - our… Audio
Faulty flight -Defence Minister Judith Collins explains plane problems
For the second time this year, the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been let down by a Defence Force airplane. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Morning Report's Corin Dann about what's… Audio
Defence Force deploys personnel to Korean DMZ
Six of the 41 new troops will join the UN's Honour Guard - with the rest joining a security battalion operating in the Korean Demilitarised Zone.
NZDF rushing to move crucial information from 'obsolete' systems
The Defence Force is moving to rectify "serious deficiencies" in how it handles information stored in its old and risky systems.
Australian army looks to employ New Zealanders
From July, Kiwis who are permanent residents and have been living in Australia for at least a year before applying will be able to join the ADF.
NZ joins plan for bigger, deeper Asia military drills
Five countries have agreed to stage more complex military drills in the region this year involving drones, fifth-generation fighter planes and surveillance aircraft.
NZDF to stay in Middle East for at least another two years
The extended deployments include supporting UN efforts on contested Israel and Arab country borders.
Evacuation flight on its way back to NZ
The first New Zealanders evacuated from New Caledonia should be back in Auckland tonight.