Defence Force
Ukraine a case study in how NZ needs to change defence spending - Hipkins
The Labour leader says an increase in defence spending is justified regardless of whether New Zealanders support it or not. Audio
War hero Apiata entrusts MP Penk with Victoria Cross medal
The taonga comes with a request to redefine the meaning of a war veteran in legislation.
New Defence Force planes will need to be serviced in Australia
New Defence Force planes used for maritime patrol and submarine hunting will need to be sent to Australia for any servicing. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Defence Force can't service Poseidon planes, sends them to Australia
The agency knew when it spent $2.3 billion on the four Poseidons that servicing their high-tech complexity was beyond it.
Winston Peters stays mum over Washington DC meetings
The Foreign Minister is having one-on-one ministerial meetings ahead of making any public comment.
Cricket quips and Kiwi ships: Behind the scenes of Christopher Luxon’s India trip
Christopher Luxon's trip to India included the restart of trade talks, the tightening of defence ties, and more than a spot of cricket - RNZ's deputy political editor takes us behind the scenes.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 21 March 2025
In today's episode, a security and defence expert says cuts to its civilian workforce risks the Defence Force's combat readiness; RNZ's money correspondent breaks down the distances between… Audio
Military robots and thinking trucks - the learning curve ahead for NZDF
"The NZ Army will observe and learn from our ally and partners."
Defence job cuts turn up heat on Luxon's last day in India
The prime minister hit back at criticisms of his coalition's investment in defence as he stood aboard HMNZS Te Kaha, docked in Mumbai. Audio
NZDF proposes cutting civilian roles
The New Zealand Defence Force is proposing to cut about 370 civilian roles. This is part of a major restructure and comes after 145 civilian workers took redundancy last year. Mission Homefront… Audio
New Zealand Defence Force proposing to cut hundreds of roles, union says
Staff have been told of plans of a major restructure that could see 374 civilian roles gone, according to the PSA.
Defence cuts proposed for civilian workforce
The proposal has not only raised concerns about how well our military forces can continue to operate with less civilian tech support, but also what sort of a message it sends to our allies at a time… Audio
Where does NZ stand on killer drones?
The Prime Minister is calling for new norms on how armies use artificial intelligence, but also says rules are "giving way to power". Video, Audio
Defence Force sex assault prevention team's future uncertain
The NZDF have put its team specialising in preventing and responding to sexual offences on notice as part of consultation on cost cutting.
Tribute to late Sir Robert Gillies at 28th Battalion Scholarship ceremony
Broadcaster Peata Melbourne is among 13 recipients of the 2025 Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 13 March 2025
In today's episode, a veterans charity says the New Zealand government doesn't know how many veterans there are or how many have died by suicide with no formal records kept, cleaners, caterers and… Audio
Govt doesn't know how many veterans there are: Charity
A veterans charity says the New Zealand government doesn't know how many veterans there are or how many have died by suicide with no formal records kept. No Duff's Aaron Wood spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Army officer's medals returned 7 years after theft
Warrant officer Clive Douglas thought they were gone for good until last week.
US report considers possibility of Australia nuclear submarine accident
A report to the US Congress discusses the possibility of an accident with a nuclear-powered submarine if it supplies one to Australia.
Diesel fuel aboard sunken Manawanui still unaccounted for
The sums do not add up around the salvage of the navy vessel off Samoa.
