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Chinese spy ship spotted off Australia coast

Australia's Defence Minister says the vessel was spotted off the West Australian coast, and was near a naval communications base.

Australia •Fri, May 13

US approves further $40b in Ukraine aid

The new legislation brings American support for the Ukraine war effort to nearly $54 billion.

UK And Europe •Wed, May 11

Ukraine says all women, children evacuated from Mariupol steel works

Russia bombarded the besieged site hoping to complete their conquest of the port in time for Victory Day celebrations.

UK And Europe •Sat, May 7

No mention of 'war' in UN Security Council's Ukraine statement

Russia, which holds veto power in the council, has blocked all previous attempts to adopt a statement or resolution.

UK And Europe •Fri, May 6

Sir Bom Gillies, last of the 28th Māori Battalion, knighted

Sir Bom initially turned down the honour because of the Crown's treatment of Māori who returned from war.

Te Ao Maori •Wed, May 4

NZ needs to keep military guard up amid Ukraine war – Ron Mark

The former defence minister suggests New Zealand should consider deploying the SAS in a training role in Ukraine.

Defence •Sun, May 1

New Zealand commemorates Anzac Day 2022

The day honours those who’ve served overseas for Aotearoa in war or other roles like peacekeeping.

Defence •Mon, Apr 25

Ukraine war shows peace can't be taken for granted - Ardern

The Prime Minister has urged all Kiwis to play their part in preserving peace during her Anzac Day speech.

Anzac Day •Sun, Apr 24

Children join veterans in commemorating Anzac Day

Dozens of children have been taking part in commemorations at Mount Maunganui on Monday morning.

Anzac Day •Sun, Apr 24

Defence Force marks 40 years keeping peace in Middle East

Contingent lieutenant colonel Kevin Williams said the work of NZDF personnel in the MFO is as relevant today as it was 40 years ago.

Defence •Sun, Apr 24

The Last Post plays out at Wellington Anzac Day ceremony

The bugle call is sounded at military funerals to indicate a fallen soldier is finally at rest.

Defence •Sun, Apr 24

Ukraine says baby among 6 dead after Russian missiles in Odesa

Ukrainian officials say Russian forces are attempting to crush the last corner of resistance in a place of deep symbolic and strategic value to Moscow.

Defence •Sat, Apr 23

US to 'respond accordingly' to China military presence in Solomons

The US warns it would take unspecified action against the Solomon Islands if its pact with China poses a threat.

Pacific Islands •Fri, Apr 22

Russia shifts elite units to new battleground - Ukraine

Russia shifted a dozen crack military units from the shattered port of Mariupol to eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian authorities say.

UK And Europe •Fri, Apr 22

Southland woman working to preserve forgotten war memorials

Ann Robbie is being celebrated for her efforts.

Southland •Fri, Apr 22

Putin claims victory in Mariupol but won’t storm steel plant

It comes as satellite images showed more than 200 new graves in a town where Ukrainian officials say the Russians have been burying Mariupol residents.

UK And Europe •Thu, Apr 21

China-Solomons deal crosses a 'very clear line' - Ardern

The defence pact signed on Tuesday allows China to send police and armed forces to the island nation and warships to a port off its coast.

Asia •Wed, Apr 20

RSA worried Ukraine aid mission troops won’t get future support

New Zealand has sent a Hercules aircraft, along with a 50-strong support team to Europe.

Defence •Thu, Apr 14

NZ Hercules departs on mission to help deliver aid to Ukraine

The Defence Force Hercules aircraft is on its way to Europe to help transport donated military aid to Ukraine.

UK And Europe •Wed, Apr 13

Māori Battalion soldiers who didn't get war medals named

The army is planning on honouring these soldiers and their whānau in the near future with medals ceremonies.

Te Ao Maori •Mon, Apr 11

Defence

Latest Stories

Chinese spy ship spotted off Australia coast

US approves further $40b in Ukraine aid

Ukraine says all women, children evacuated from Mariupol steel works

No mention of 'war' in UN Security Council's Ukraine statement

Sir Bom Gillies, last of the 28th Māori Battalion, knighted

NZ needs to keep military guard up amid Ukraine war – Ron Mark

New Zealand commemorates Anzac Day 2022

Ukraine war shows peace can't be taken for granted - Ardern

Children join veterans in commemorating Anzac Day

Defence Force marks 40 years keeping peace in Middle East

The Last Post plays out at Wellington Anzac Day ceremony

Ukraine says baby among 6 dead after Russian missiles in Odesa

US to 'respond accordingly' to China military presence in Solomons

Russia shifts elite units to new battleground - Ukraine

Southland woman working to preserve forgotten war memorials

Putin claims victory in Mariupol but won’t storm steel plant

China-Solomons deal crosses a 'very clear line' - Ardern

RSA worried Ukraine aid mission troops won’t get future support

NZ Hercules departs on mission to help deliver aid to Ukraine

Māori Battalion soldiers who didn't get war medals named

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