Defence Force
Confusing rules for MIQ Defence Force staff
The boss of MIQ is defending an apparent double standard for defence staff while they're on base OR out and about in the community. Gyms, bars, the mess hall and other communal facilties are… Audio
Covid-19: Defence Force MIQ workers confused by double standard
Defence Force staff working in managed isolation are facing double standards on their expectations for life outside of quarantine facilities.
Covid-19: Different rules for NZDF MIQ staff on base versus in community
New Zealand Defence Force personnel who work in managed isolation facilities have to play by different rules when not at work, depending on whether they are on a NZDF base or out in the community.
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NZ's six soldiers in Afghanistan coming home
In May, the remaining six Defence Force personnel will leave Afghanistan, ending one of the longest running deployments in our history.
More than 3,500 personnel have served in Afghanistan and ten… Audio
NZ withdraw soldiers from Afghanistan
New Zealand will end one of its longest overseas deployments, following the announcement that the last six New Zealand soldiers in Aghanistan will leave by May.
That still leaves thousands of… Audio
New Zealand to withdraw troops from Afghanistan
New Zealand troops will be withdrawn from Afghanistan by May this year. Defence Force personnel have served in the country for 20 years, making it the longest running deployment in Aotearoa's history… Audio
Govt liable for war crimes over exports to Saudi Arabia?
The Green Party says the government could be liable for war crimes over the exports of military equipment to Saudi Arabian forces. Documents received by RNZ show a New Zealand exporter obtained… Audio
Rents on the rise for Defence Force staff
The RSA is shocked by Defence Force plans to hike up rents for military staff housing by more than 40 percent.
NZDF releases new rules for dealing with civilian harm
The Defence Force has finalised new rules on how it will deal with reports of civilian harm involving New Zealand soldiers.
Professor on Air NZ Saudi military revelations
Air New Zealand could be found to be complicit in war crimes after revelations one of its subsidiaries did work for the Royal Saudi Military, who are blocking supplies from getting into Yemen.
The… Audio
Aucklander from Myanmar speaks of spirited protests
Myanmar's military ruler, general Min Aung Hlaing has addressed the nation for the first time since the army seized power last week.
In a television address, General Hlaing sought to justify the coup… Audio
Air NZ subsidiary work for Saudi Arabian military 'poor judgement' - Greg Foran
Air New Zealand says the decision by one of its companies to take up work with the Saudi military was "poor judgment", and an internal review into how it happened is underway.
The airline has been… Audio
Protests ongoing in Myanmar after coup
Protests are continuing in Myanmar after a military coup.
Asia correspondent Richard Ehrlich is based in Thailand, and has been covering the coup and protests in Myanmar.
He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Search resumes for kayaker missing off Wellington's South Coast
A search for a missing 22-year-old kayaker missing off Wellington south coast resumes this morning.
Police Search and Rescue Incident Controller Sergeant Tony Matheson speaks with Māni Dunlop. Audio
Cyclone damage in Fiji remains severe two weeks on
The captain of an Australian Defence Force vessel distributing aid to cyclone-striken Fiji says the damage remains severe two weeks on. HMAS Adelaide has been in Fiji since December the 29th… Audio
Christmas from afar: NZ troops in South Sudan and Florida
Many Defence Force staff are experiencing Christmas Day a long way from family reports Karoline Tuckey who talked with staff in South Sudan and Florida.
Covid-19: Hundreds of military staff require psychological check-ups
Hundreds of defence force workers were exposed to 'critical incidents' that required psychological check-ups after working in Managed Isolation and Quarantine.
New Ohakea hangar one of NZDF's biggest building projects
A massive new plane hangar at Ohakea Air Base is one of the largest and most complex construction projects Defence has ever undertaken. Construction officially started today on the Manawatu facility… Audio
New Ohakea hangar one of NZDF's biggest building projects
A massive new plane hangar at Ohakea Air Base is one of the largest and most complex construction projects Defence has ever undertaken. Construction officially started today on the Manawatu facility… Audio
Work begins on massive $250m Ōhakea Air Base aircaft hangar
The complex defence construction project will house the new P-8A Poseidon fleet and bring about 250 personnel to the base from Auckland.
