Defence Force

Peter Boshier says the information gap undermined his initial investigation, and meant the NZDF avoided being accountable.

For the past few years, Ohakea did not have enough trained fire and rescue staff to be on hand 24/7 should a jet need to land.

An Australian Strategic Policy Institute report says Pillar Two could raise the industry to state of the art capability - or "crush" it "under the weight of the globe's biggest player".

Failing accommodation, tarmac problems and a deteriorating naval base were all laid bare before a $571 million spend-up was unveiled today.

An extra half a billion dollars is going to Defence in this year's Budget for pay and equipment upgrades, the Defence Minister has announced.

Described as a "fantastic representation", the NZDF contingent made do with a loaned cornet and resized uniforms after their luggage was lost in Dubai.

Some contemporary veterans say are dealing with the impacts of serving, but the government is not providing them with the support they need. Audio

Martyn Dunne says many RSAs are "highly successful" but have not been looking after the veterans. Audio

It is the second time the Warriors, the only New Zealand team in the NRL competition, have hosted the Anzac Day fixture.

The Ministry of Defence has begun auditing its handling of hazardous materials such as rocket fuel and tonnes of old ammunition.

A "kind local" has offered to cover the costs for the RSA, after it said it wouldn't be putting them on graves this year.

The service person was the subject of an internal investigation at the time of their death in 2013.