Defence Force

The Defence Force and Corporal Dominic Abelen's father have released statements on Abelen's death. His father said he was proud of his son for "standing up and doing what he thought was right".

A former soldier estimates there to be 100 NZDF personnel in Ukraine at any one time, though the true number would never be known. Audio

Comment - NZ's commitment to send another 120 defence staff to help train the Ukrainian military underlines how quickly the geopolitical landscape is changing, Alexander Gillespie writes.

A new Rural Water Scheme has opened at Ōhakea, five years after it was revealed that some drinking water supplies had been contaminated by toxic firefighting foam.

New Zealand will send up to another 120 Defence staff to the UK to help train Ukraine soldiers to defend against Russia after the completion of the previous 30-strong deployment.

The New Zealand Defence Force is standing by its decision not to suspend a male staffer accused of drunkenly groping four women at a team building event.

A New Zealand Air Force C130 Hercules has broken down in Vanuatu leaving the Defence Minister stranded in Honiara.

A military employee suspended during an investigation into inappropriate conduct has taken the Defence Force to court, labelling their action a "witch-hunt".

A World War Two veteran says sheer luck has kept him going to his 100th birthday today.

A person has been arrested after being found at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland without permission.

After a three-year upgrade in Canada, the naval vessel HMNZS Te Mana has returned to New Zealand shores.

An international relations expert believes the government's defence policy review will ask some fundamental questions of the Defence Force and its identity.

A review of New Zealand's defence policy and strategy has been announced by Minister of Defence Peeni Henare.

The Returned and Services Association is welcoming a plan to support veterans' wellbeing but says it has been a long time coming.