All Blacks head of security dies after medical event in Edinburgh: All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie said the team was "devastated" and struggling to come to ...
1news.co.nz/2026/11/03/all-blacks-head-of-security-dies-after-medical-event-in-edinburgh/

Ron Mark, now rallying against ‘woke’ NZDF, was a pro-diversity defence minister: “We want to encourage more diversity - we definitely need more Asians in the ...
stuff.co.nz/politics/361051942/ron-mark-now-rallying-against-woke-nzdf-was-pro-diversity-defence-minister

New Zealand's top military officer resigns over 'inappropriate relationship': The chief of New Zealand's Defence Force resigned on Friday over an "inappropriate ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealands-top-military-officer-resigns-over-inappropriate-relationship-2026-10-23/

The inquiry ahead into the Chief of Defence Force – who knew and when did they know it?
nzherald.co.nz/nz/the-inquiry-ahead-into-the-chief-of-defence-force-who-knew-and-when-did-they-know-it/premium/BRQL7VNL4FF77LH3MOMKITJ7GA/

NZDF cyber upgrade: $53m investment raises questions over offensive capabilities: Government reviews defence policy and disruption powers for GCSB.
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Paid articlePaywallUS Space Command applies gag over Auckland space-watching hub: A space-watching network funded by the Pentagon that has one of three global hubs in Auckland has ...
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Tony Davies resignation: New Zealand Defence Force chief steps down following an undisclosed inappropriate relationship during command ... Show more
New Zealand's top military officer resigns over 'inappropriate relationship'
New Zealand's top military officer resigns over 'inappropriate relationship'
Mystery of Amelia Earhart could finally be solved as new snaps offer clues over pioneer pilot’s disappearance
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The moment missing Hawke's Bay teen was winched to safety: The Royal New Zealand Air Force have shared photos of the dramatic rescue of a student who spent a ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/15/the-moment-missing-hawkes-bay-teen-was-winched-to-safety/

NZDF tenders for new $20 million polar drone: The drone would launch mainly from Navy ship Aotearoa and fly 100 nautical miles.
nzherald.co.nz/business/nzdf-tenders-for-new-20-million-polar-drone/5IY2OI5NEFG6ZENF7AVK24ELIY/

Warning NZ could be cut off from Five Eyes info for not signing up to digital super-system
rnz.co.nz/news/politics/1798624/warning-nz-could-be-cut-off-from-five-eyes-info-for-not-signing-up-to-digital-super-system

A whale of a tale: Wānaka sailor recounts the sinking of the Tai Tam: A whale of a tale: Wānaka sailor recounts the sinking of the Tai Tam
odt.co.nz/otago/wanaka/whale-blows-hole-in-wanaka-sailors-voyage-e3alpgt7

Paid articlePaywallUS C-17 Globemaster jets fly over New Zealand for military training: The jets will return to Hawaii on Sunday with two RNZAF NH90 helicopters.
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Army intel officer Arthur Finegan ordered to pay $1500 for assaulting Queenstown taxi driver
nzherald.co.nz/nz/army-intel-officer-arthur-finegan-ordered-to-pay-1500-for-assaulting-queenstown-taxi-driver/DNCGOYS6ONH6LMCOALYYVYJZ7U/

Jack Captein gave restricted NZDF documents to an undercover officer posing as an agent.
🔗 Soldier guilty of attempted espionage finally named after court rejects his fears of retaliation
Mangawhau Station IED: NZDF team removes and disposes of device: A New Zealand Defence Force team identified the object as an improvised explosive device.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/mangawhau-station-ied-nzdf-team-removes-and-disposes-of-device/TYOKNFMWRVDYJFOLHMAVTNRFTQ/

Gang of eight sperm whales sink yacht after ramming boat in South Pacific: Crew described terrifying encounter as they were woken up by “loud thud” as the 52ft ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/sperm-whale-attacks-south-pacific-b3060212.html

Jack Captein named as former New Zealand Army soldier in attempted espionage case
rnz.co.nz/news/crime-and-justice/1760623/jack-captein-named-as-former-new-zealand-army-soldier-in-attempted-espionage-case

Fitness app data exposes location of hundreds of NZDF staff: Exclusive: Security experts warn the data from fitness app Strava could provide valuable ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/06/fitness-app-data-exposes-location-of-hundreds-of-nzdf-staff/

New Zealand Defence Force chiefs’ stark warning for incoming minister Paul Goldsmith
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Paid articlePaywallFour sailors spent around 17 hours in a life raft after their yacht struck a whale and began taking on water off the coast of New Zealand ... Show more

Amazing footage of an Australian yacht crew's rescue after they began taking on water after hitting a whale north of Norfolk Island ... Show more

NZDF counter-drone acquisition frustrates local industry: The Defence Force's procurement of a counter-drone system without tender has frustrated domestic ...
businessdesk.co.nz/article/technology/nzdf-counter-drone-acquisition-frustrates-local-industry

Paid articlePaywallAustralia sends two F-35 fighters to New Zealand: Two Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters landed at Ohakea in New Zealand on September ...
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The former Prime Minister said NZDF planes are practical given the role's busy nature. #HeraldPremium 🔗 Labour goes on attack as John Key defends Christopher Luxon’s NZDF flights
Controlled blast rattles Nelson homes after volatile gel found: The Defence Force detonated the explosive material on Moturoa/Rabbit Island after it was ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/11/controlled-blast-rattles-nelson-homes-after-volatile-gel-found/

NZ Defence Force staff shortages constrain infrastructure push: Internal reporting by the New Zealand Defence Force warned that its infrastructure delivery unit ...
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Paid articlePaywallAustralian stealth fighters roar over NZ airbase: The F-35A Lightning II jets are in New Zealand for joint training exercises.
1news.co.nz/2026/09/09/australian-stealth-fighters-roar-over-nz-airbase/

A New Zealand Army soldier tries a US military MRE — or Meal, Ready-to-Eat — and compares it to New Zealand MREs. An MRE is designed to sustain soldiers during ... Show more

An NZDF explosive ordnance team uplifted the item for disposal.
🔗 Defence Force called after suspected grenade found at West Auckland business
Aeroplane meets Jay McIntyre: The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s loss was historic aviation’s gain, when this fine engineer decided to move into the vintage world ...
key.aero/article/aeroplane-meets-jay-mcintyre
Paid articlePaywallThe New Zealand Defence Force is undertaking military exercises on the lower Whanganui River this month.
🔗 'Where the Navy can’t get to': Military takes to Whanganui River
The New Zealand Army Band perform the Haka at this years The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, they return for their 8th year

Christopher Luxon took Defence Force flight home after National Party fundraiser: The PM described the fundraiser as a 'meeting' when interviewed.
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Paid articlePaywallDefence Force eyes long-range drones to watch foreign forces in Pacific: Commercial operators would fly six-hour surveillance missions up to 1400 nautical miles ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/08/04/defence-force-eyes-long-range-drones-to-watch-foreign-forces-in-pacific/

In 1955, an RNZAF pilot parachuted 17 minutes over Whanganui after a mid-air crash.
🔗 Two families help uncover a WWII flight suit's remarkable past
Sam Vye, Syos Aerospace: ‘I only care about milestones and delivery’: BusinessDesk CEO Index, driven by Range Rover, has returned for its second year ...
businessdesk.co.nz/article/ceo-index/sam-vye-syos-aerospace-i-only-care-about-milestones-and-delivery

An NZDF disposal team safely detonated the device.
🔗 Girl, 12, finds suspected explosive on Ōrewa Beach while exploring rocks
Flying the Bristol 170 Freighter for the RNZAF: Sure, the Bristol 170 Freighter had its flaws, especially by the early 1970s, when it looked like an anachronism ...
key.aero/article/flying-bristol-170-freighter-rnzaf
Paid articlePaywallThe RNZAF P-8A Poseidon crew found the man adrift near the northern Cook Islands.
🔗 Missing fisherman found alive after week adrift in 4m skiff
The NZDF Explosive Ordnance Disposal team responded after police called.
🔗 Toy grenade sparks scare aboard Whangārei ship
Uncertainty over NZDF drone directives despite Kiwi troops helping blow them up in Australia
rnz.co.nz/news/politics/686034/uncertainty-over-nzdf-drone-directives-despite-kiwi-troops-helping-blow-them-up-in-australia

New Zealand joins US project to accelerate AI warfighting: New Zealand has joined a project to accelerate artificial intelligence warfighting capabilities that ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/674778/new-zealand-joins-us-project-to-accelerate-ai-warfighting

NZ's double defence spend still not enough for the US: Today from The Detail: The US Secretary of War put NZ's defence spending in the spotlight last ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/06/09/nzs-double-defence-spend-still-not-enough-for-the-us/

NZ Defence Force issues first medals with image of King Charles: Medals bearing the effigy of the late Queen will be retired from general issue.
1news.co.nz/2026/06/25/nz-defence-force-issues-first-medals-with-image-of-king-charles/

Band of brothers: one Penk lobbies another over defence policy: Defence Minister’s brother argues that mandating NZ Army's bicultural framework violates ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/06/12/band-of-brothers-one-penk-lobbies-another-over-defence-policy/

Cook Islands fisher lost at sea for a week describes his ordeal: The man was spotted by a New Zealand Defence Force aircraft team and plucked out of the ocean by ...
1news.co.nz/2026/06/26/cook-islands-fisher-lost-at-sea-for-a-week-describes-his-ordeal/

About 40 NZDF personnel are deployed across the Middle East region.
🔗 NZDF on alert as Iran launches drone strikes in Bahrain
Family of Cook Islands fisherman rescued by NZDF feel 'overwhelming joy': The crew of an RNZAF P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol plane found the missing fisherman on ...
1news.co.nz/2026/06/20/family-of-cook-islands-fisherman-rescued-by-nzdf-feel-overwhelming-joy/

🔗: people.com/missing-fisherman-found-alive-after-week-at-sea-in-tiny-boat-12003065? The man went missing on June 11 after setting off for a day-long fishing trip.
📷️: NZDF
Read more here: people.com/missing-fisherman-found-alive-after-week-at-sea-in-tiny-boat-12003065?taid=6a38dd735cae580001f74ffa
🔗: people.com/missing-fisherman-found-alive-after-week-at-sea-in-tiny-boat-12003065? The man was found on Friday in an aluminum rowboat in the northern Cook Islands, which is around 2,100 miles north of New Zealand ... Show more
people.com/missing-fisherman-found-alive-after-week-at-sea-in-tiny-boat-12003065?taid=6a366bafb6948900017b9bc0
people.com/missing-fisherman-found-alive-after-week-at-sea-in-tiny-boat-12003065?taid=6a366bafb6948900017b9bc0
Defence Force detonates 'item of concern' on Hauraki Gulf island: A marine marker found on Motukorea/Browns Island has been safely destroyed by the Defence Force ...
1news.co.nz/2026/06/15/defence-force-detonates-item-of-concern-on-hauraki-gulf-island/

But Minister Chris Penk and the NZDF say Ron Mark offers no evidence to back up claims.
🔗 'We're a joke': Underfunded NZ troops 'stealing stuff' to get by, ex-Defence Minister claims
'Do not drink' warning issued for Waiouru tap water: Residents were advised not to use tap water for drinking until further notice – including making drinks or ...
1news.co.nz/2026/06/11/do-not-drink-warning-issued-for-waiouru-tap-water/

NZDF personnel may have come into contact with Egyptian resort town's vibrant nightlife. #HeraldPremium 🔗 Cocaine allegations: NZ soldiers under investigation by military police
NZDF personnel to train Ukrainian troops in Poland: The New Zealand Defence Force has joined a multi-national initiative led by Norway to train the troops.
1news.co.nz/2026/05/21/nzdf-personnel-to-train-ukrainian-troops-in-poland/

NZ Defence Force tests SpaceX's Starshield system: The NZDF is looking at using SpaceX's dedicated military and government service to support its operations.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/597070/nz-defence-force-tests-spacex-s-starshield-system

Athletes, artists and academics recognised in King's Birthday Honours: One-hundred and seventy-eight New Zealanders have been awarded for their services to ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/athletes-artists-and-academics-recognised-kings-birthday-honours-rnz

King's Birthday Honours 2026: Beatrice Faumuinā, Peter Boshier, Suzie Bates among those recognised
rnz.co.nz/news/business/596885/king-s-birthday-honours-2026-beatrice-faumuina-peter-boshier-suzie-bates-among-those-recognised

War heroes remembered on Anzac Day at Morecambe cemetery: Anzac Day 2026 was commemorated at Torrisholme Cemetery by the Morecambe and Heysham Branch of the ...
lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/national/war-heroes-remembered-on-anzac-day-at-morecambe-cemetery-8646953

Thousands of unclaimed WWII medals may never be returned to families: NZDF says its impractical to find relatives of veterans
stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360985998/so-arrogant-veteran-slams-defence-force-refusing-track-down-22000-unclaimed-wwii-medals

Who gets jet fuel when supplies are stretched is now spelled out in a new Government response plan 👇
🔗 New jet fuel response plan: NZDF and emergency services win priority
Japan's Mogami warship is set for a showdown with the simpler and less expensive Type 31 frigate from the U.K. as the two nations compete to supply ... Show more
Japan faces U.K. rival in race to build warships for New Zealand
Japan faces U.K. rival in race to build warships for New Zealand
Japan Faces UK Rival In Race to Build Warships for New Zealand: Japan’s stealthy and highly automated Mogami warship is set for a showdown with the simpler and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-11/japan-faces-uk-rival-in-race-to-build-warships-for-new-zealand

Paid articlePaywallBut, the defence says, the interpreter was lying to get his wife off his back.
🔗 NZDF member had ability to carry out death threat, Afghan interpreter claims
Naval base visit confirms dream for King’s pair: A visit to a naval base sealed the deal for two Dunedin secondary students who are planning to sign up for a ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/naval-base-visit-confirms-dream-king%E28099s-pair

#KateMiddleton was a vision in navy as she stepped out for Australian holiday Anzac day in London, honoring members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) ... Show more
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people.com/kate-middleton-princess-anne-mark-anzac-day-after-meghan-markle-prince-harry-trip-australia-11956868?taid=69ed12b7046d120001170685
A C-130J Hercules flew the patient from Phoenix Airfield to Christchurch.
Princess of Wales lays wreath at Cenotaph to mark Anzac day: Hundreds of people watched as Kate commemorated the 1915 Gallipoli landing of Australian and New ...
itv.com/news/2026-04-25/princess-of-wales-lays-wreath-at-cenotaph-to-mark-anzac-day

WATCH: The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), together with the United States Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force, and New Zealand Defence Force ... Show more

NZ Air Force spots possible North Korea sanctions breach at sea: The possible ship-to-ship transfer was observed by a Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon ...
1news.co.nz/2026/04/28/nz-air-force-spots-possible-north-korea-sanctions-breach-at-sea/

Anzac Day observed at services across the country: Today marks the 111th year since soldiers of the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps landed on the rocky ...
1news.co.nz/2026/04/25/anzac-day-observed-at-services-across-the-country/

The Princess of Wales honored the brave soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at the Cenotaph in London to mark Anzac Day ... Show more

Hundreds of Australian and New Zealand nationals attended a dawn service at ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Cove on the shore of Gallipoli in ... Show more
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All Blacks: Mental skills guru returns to assist new coach Rennie: Gilbert Enoka, who helped the All Blacks to two World Cup victories, returns after three years ...
1news.co.nz/2026/04/21/all-blacks-mental-skills-guru-returns-to-assist-new-coach-rennie/

Australia Announces Early Retirement of Troubled C-27J Spartan Fleet: A new Australian defence strategy will see AU$5 billion redirected from current programs ...
theaviationist.com/2026/04/16/australia-announces-c-27j-spartan-retirement/

Both the store and fuel pumps at Kaitāia Pak' N Save are closed after it was hit with flood waters. Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark ... Show more

Fuel costs behind air force no-show: The New Zealand Defence Force has confirmed the rising cost of aviation fuel is what grounded the Royal New Zealand Air ...
odt.co.nz/regions/wanaka/fuel-costs-behind-air-force-no-show

The team will fly in formation over both the western and eastern sides of Northland.
🔗 RNZAF Black Falcons to soar over Northland in weekend formation flights
