Defence Force
Iraq wants all foreign troops to leave
Iraqi MPs have passed a resolution calling for foreign military to leave the country, amid a growing backlash against the US killing of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in a drone strike at Baghdad… Audio
Kiwi Christmas for Defence Force staff stationed overseas
Defence Force personnel stationed overseas are as far flung as Iraq, Antarctica and South Korea, but they'll still be adding some Kiwi flavour to their festivities. Video
Police pups and foster parents' Christmas party
Police puppies and their foster parents - most of them police officers - gathered at Canterbury Central Police Station on Friday for a day of training.
Checkpoint reporter Logan Church and… Video, Audio
Soldier believed to be far-right extremist will be monitored at all times
A soldier has been arrested at Linton Military camp, amid suspicion they are part of a far-right extremist group.
Soldier arrested at Linton on suspicion of far-right extremist involvement
A soldier has been arrested at Linton Military camp, amid suspicion they're part of a far right extremist group.
The Defence Force has yet to confirm what, if any charges the soldier is facing. But… Audio
All around the globe - the NZDF has a far reaching remit
Our Defence Force may be small but our troops are spread all over the world, sometimes in conflict zones that have left the headlines, and some places that are unexpected. Audio
How the Whakaari recovery of bodies unfolded
Families of the eight people who were missing on Whakaari after Monday's eruption still don't know if their loved ones are among the six bodies recovered from the island.
Defence Force teams spent… Video, Audio
The latest from Whakaari / White Island
We hear an update from Whakaari - White Island recovery mission, and a personal story from charter operator Rick Pollock. Audio
Recovery mission: 'I'm pretty confident by the looks of things' - pilot
As the recovery mission on Whakaari gets underway, one of the pilots who rescued people after the eruption says weather conditions are good and he expects the operation to be wrapping up about midday. Audio
Govt to pay $11m to deal with Ōhakea's contaminated water
The government has agreed to pay almost $11 million towards a water scheme for Ōhakea households with water contaminated by firefighting foam.
Whakaari/White Island eruption: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on fallout
Bodies have been sighted on Whakaari/White island by reconnaissance flights this morning.
Five people were confirmed dead yesterday, as of Tuesday morning eight people are still missing another 31… Audio
Whakaari/White Island eruption: Prime Minister speaks to press
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Whakatāne mayor Judy Turner and Police Superintendent Bruce Baird have briefed media on the situation at Whakaari/White Island.
Police say eight people are still… Audio
Whakaari/White Island: former Whakatāne mayor on man confirmed dead
Twenty-three people were rescued from the island off the Bay of Plenty coast after an eruption on Monday afternoon - five later died from their injuries.
Police estimated up to 27 people had been… Audio
Taranto to Trieste - following the 2nd New Zealand Division in Italy
Italy-based Jennifer Mallinson began to wonder what happened to the 14,000 New Zealand soldiers who arrived in Italy in 1944 and spent 20 months fighting in Italy's mountainous areas. Her book From… Audio
Russian comments on NZDF : 'No reason for us to react' - Peters
The foreign minister won't be calling in the Russian ambassador concerning comments made about New Zealand soldiers in Afghanistan.
Defence Force announces Rainbow Tick for inclusiveness
The Defence Force has been awarded a rainbow tick for its inclusion of lesbian, gay and transgender troops.
NZDF agrees deal to have private firm clear deadly Afghan firing ranges
The Defence Force has agreed a deal to clear unexploded ordnance in Afghanistan after revelations seven children were killed by unexploded devices left there. Audio
PM expects Defence Force to speed up clearance of Afghanistan firing ranges
The PM says she's set a very clear expectation that the clearing of firing ranges in Afghanistan will be sped up, but says it's not possible to conclude NZ is responsible for civilian deaths.
NZDF's failure to clear explosives costs the lives of seven Afghani children
Stuff Circuit reporters Paula Penfold and Eugene Bingham on how they uncovered the deaths of seven children as a result of New Zealand's failure to clear explosive remnants from its former firing… Audio
Onus on NZDF to clean up 'mess' left behind in Afghanistan - journalist
Seven children died in an explosion caused by a device left behind on a New Zealand Defence Force firing range in Afghanistan. Audio
