Pete Hegseth

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say

In at least two separate Signal chats, Hegseth provided the exact timings of warplane launches and when bombs would drop — before the men and women carrying out those attacks on behalf of the US were airborne.

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How Kiwi soldiers are helping train Ukraine forces

How Kiwi soldiers are helping train Ukraine forces

The Defence Force said it has been working with partners to deliver core soldiering skills in the UK and is also offering specialist skills training throughout Europe.

Tue, Dec 2

A visiting defence expert is urging New Zealand to rethink how additional money for defence gets spent.

Rethink needed for new defence money - visiting expert to NZ

Sam Roggeveen said rapidly developing technology and geopolitical changes should change the calculus around defence spending.

Sun, Nov 30

Jack Wesley.

Ex-soldier's 'horrendous' attack on taxi driver blamed on Ukraine trauma

Jack Wesley assaulted a taxi driver in a drunken rage after returning home from training troops.

Mon, Nov 24

The German Air Force has been practicing low flying missions over Aotearoa for the past fortnight. 

German Air Force trains in NZ skies as global tensions rise

The German Air Force has been practicing low flying missions over Aotearoa for the past fortnight.

Sat, Nov 22

The RNZAF’s new Airbus A321XLR aircraft will feature the traditional livery but a more prominent kiwi roundel.

Livery for Air Force's new Airbus A321XLR aircraft unveiled

The new aircraft were able to travel further, were more fuel efficient and could accommodate around 120 passengers and 9100kg of cargo.

Fri, Nov 21

Donald Trump

Trump says Democrats' video message to military is 'seditious behaviour'

President Donald Trump accused half a dozen Democratic lawmakers of sedition “punishable by DEATH” after the lawmakers — all veterans of the armed services and intelligence community — called on US military members to uphold the Constitution and defy “illegal orders".

Fri, Nov 21

Royal New Zealand Navy musician Natalie Paine.

The NZ Navy musician with the world's most remote practice room

Natalie Paine is a French horn player in the New Zealand Navy who, since October, has been among 21 military members stationed in Antarctica.

Thu, Nov 20

Andrew will be stripped of his final military rank as a Vice Admiral in the Royal Navy on the orders of King Charles III.

Andrew to be stripped of final military title at King's request

Defence Secretary confirms the move as fallout from his links to Jeffrey Epstein continues.

Mon, Nov 3

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Rebecca Ferguson as the oversight officer for the White House Situation Room in A House of Dynamite.

A new drama about nuclear war sounds the alarm, but how worried should we be?

Thriller A House of Dynamite sets out the possibility of a nuclear strike on the US.

Fri, Oct 31

Space Minister Judith Collins said the decision to go ahead with BlackSky satellite launches was the right one. 

Minister warned about possible Israeli use of NZ-launched satellites

Space Minister Judith Collins said this week the decision to go ahead with BlackSky satellite launches was the right one.

Fri, Oct 24

Defence Minister Judith Collins met with Donald Trump’s Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, today.

Collins says US War Secretary is 'positive' about NZ after DC meeting

Defence Minister Judith Collins met with Donald Trump’s Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, today.

Tue, Oct 21

US Correspondent Logan Church outside the Pentagon before being told his access to the meeting had been revoked.

TVNZ escorted out of Pentagon, access to Collins-Hegseth meeting withdrawn

The 1News US Correspondent had previously been given permission to film the start of Judith Collins' meeting with the US Defense Secretary.

Tue, Oct 21

Colour party in front of the New Zealand Memorial to the Missing at Tyne Cot, during a New Zealand National Commemorative Service in 2017, 100 years after Passchendaele.

Soldiers killed in WWI finally identified – hunt underway for families

The defence force is looking for the descendants of two recently identified World War One soldiers, killed in Belgium nearly 100 years ago.

Fri, Oct 10

The HMNZS Manawanui

NZ Govt pays Samoa $6 million over Manawanui disaster

Foreign Minister Winston Peters says he is continuing to work with Samoa on decisions around the ship and its future.

Mon, Oct 6

Defence Minister Judith Collins and Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk

Govt unveils defence industry push to double spending, grow Kiwi firms

Defence Minister Judith Collins and Associate Minister Chris Penk say the strategy will future-proof the NZDF and strengthen economic opportunities.

Fri, Oct 3

September 2025
A bronze statue of Sir Keith Park was unveiled in Thames 85 years after the battle.

NZ-born Air Force commander in Battle of Britain honoured

Sir Keith Park was credited with helping develop the winning strategy for the air battle that helped secure England an early victory over Germany in 1940.

Sun, Sep 14

What are the new cannisters strapped to the RNZAF helicopters?

What are the new cannisters strapped to the RNZAF helicopters?

For the first time, the helicopters flew between two countries, crossing a large swathe of ocean.

Fri, Sep 12

People’s Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang.

Audio from plane cockpits as China conducted live fire drills in Tasman Sea

"We just had a warning from a Chinese naval task force that they're doing a live firing exercise… is anyone aware of that?" the Virgin Australia Pilot asked.

Fri, Sep 5

August 2025
Gun salutes echoed across the Waitemata Harbour as the ship returned to Devonport Naval Base after 193 days.

HMNZS Te Kaha returns to rousing welcome after seven-month deployment

Gun salutes echoed across the Waitemata Harbour as the ship returned to Devonport Naval Base after 193 days.

Sun, Aug 24

Royal Australian Navy MH-60R from HMAS Brisbane conducting deck landing on HMNZS Te Mana during Ex Bersama Lima 23.

New planes, helicopters for Defence Force

MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and Airbus A321XLRs will replace ageing Seasprites and Boeing 757s as part of the Defence Capability Plan upgrade.

Thu, Aug 21

The C-5M Super Galaxy opens its nose to unpack key components for the C-130J Hercules simulator.

'Impressive': Largest US military plane lands in Auckland

With a wingspan of 67.89m, a length of 75.3m, and a height of 19.84m, the aircraft was among the largest in the world.

Thu, Aug 21

One of US Air Force's largest planes due to arrive in Auckland

One of US Air Force's largest planes due to arrive in Auckland

A C-5M Super Galaxy is due to touch down at Whenuapai air base today, delivering components for a new C-130J Hercules simulator.

Wed, Aug 20

Trial begins for first soldier charged with espionage in NZ

Trial begins for first soldier charged with espionage in NZ

The Linton-based soldier was taken into military custody more than five years ago and has remained on open arrest at home since.

Mon, Aug 18

New Zealand Army Colonel Duncan George (left) said the event was "a huge effort" to coordinate and required a lot of planning.

PNG prepares to host armed forces for 50th independence celebration

New Zealand Army Colonel Duncan George who was embedded in Papua New Guinea said it was "a huge effort" to coordinate hosting the armed forces from 10 countries.

Sun, Aug 10