Defence Force
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.
Roads remain blocked in New Caledonia as unrest continues
Despite thousands of armed French Police on New Caledonian soil - many of the roads are still blocked or are in worse condition than they were. New Caledonia La Premiere news service journalist… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday May 20
On today's episode, The New Zealand Defence Force is ready to send a Hercules to Noumea to bring New Zealanders home - as soon as the French give permission to do so, we hear from Defence Minister… Audio
New Caledonia airport remains closed stranding New Zealanders
French authorities in New Caledonia say they've regained control of the road between Noumea and the international airport, but the Tontouta international airport remains closed. New Zealander Mike… Audio
NZ Defence Force ready to send Hercules to New Caledonia
The New Zealand Defence Force is ready to send a Hercules to Noumea to bring New Zealanders home - as soon as the French give permission to do so. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Corin Dann.
…Fran Ebbett, her path to captain an Air NZ jet
Fran Ebbett was just a schoolgirl when she started dreaming of becoming a pilot and eventually she rose through the ranks to captain an Air New Zealand passenger jet, possibly the first Maori woman to… Audio
The life and times of a Kiwi soldier
Dario Nustrini has written a memoir on his six years in the New Zealand Army, including a stint in Iraq supporting the fight against terror group ISIS, before leaving it all behind in 2017. Audio
Chief Ombudsman 'didn't have all the facts' for Operation Burnham inquiry
Peter Boshier says the information gap undermined his initial investigation, and meant the NZDF avoided being accountable.
