New Zealand
Revealed: The 2006 inquiry into NZDF's Tony Davies
Retired Air Marshal Kevin Short speaks on the investigation he ordered into conduct.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'Somebody must keep the sea safe': Why NZ can’t keep free-riding on defence
OPINION: Cabinet must decide by 2027 how to replace the Navy’s two ageing frigates.
NZ fires $3m+ Aussie harpoon missiles, mission commander talks to Ryan Bridge
NZ fires $3m+ Aussie harpoon missiles, mission commander talks to Ryan Bridge. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Bruce Cotterill: $30m public service failure exposes a far deeper problem
OPINION: Waste and mistrust are eating away at the public service.
Chris Penk on his role as new Defence Minister
Chris Penk says being more accessible to the media comes with its risks.
What we know about the loud explosion heard across east Auckland
The blast was on Browns Island just after 12.30pm.
UK defence ministers quit, putting PM Starmer in precarious position
Defence Secretary John Healey quit, followed by Armed Forces Minister Al Carns.
US approves $2.7b helicopters and torpedoes deal for New Zealand
Equipment will enhance NZ's homeland defence, says US.
Government agencies urged to consider AI and more transparency to avoid ballooning OIA costs
Requests have soared 394% to nearly 159,000 in the 2024/25 financial year.
'We're a joke': Underfunded NZ troops 'stealing stuff' to get by, ex-Defence Minister claims
But minister Chris Penk and the NZDF say Ron Mark offers no evidence to back up claims.
Matthew Hooton: Pete Hegseth may be ignorant, but he's not always wrong
OPINION: New Zealand spends the least on defence as a share of GDP among Nato’s IP4.
Watch: Worker chased and attacked as Japan’s bear crisis deepens
Last year a record 13 people were killed in more than 230 bear attacks.
Jonathan Ayling: If our nuclear-free stance still makes sense, it can survive debate
OPINION: Chris Penk quickly backtracked after hinting NZ could revisit its nuclear stance.
'Most secure country on the planet': Ex-Defence Minister pushes back against Pete Hegseth
Wayne Mapp says NZ’s isolation provides a layer of security that is unmatched globally.
'No more freeloading': Pete Hegseth slams NZ's defence spending
Defence Minister Chris Penk was in the audience as Hegseth made the critical comments.
'Completely misses the mark': Tech industry leader hits out at Budget 2026
Health NZ gets $153.6m over five years to strengthen cyber‑security systems.
In a tight NZ Budget, will money go where it's needed most – or to political priorities?
OPINION: Operating budgets face a 2% cut next year, then 5% in each of two years.
Mixed verdict for Collins as world’s first Space Minister hands over the controls
Judith Collins leaves after two and a half years in the role.
Minister of Defence Chris Penk makes pre-budget announcement
Minister of Defence Chris Penk makes a pre budget announcement from Devonport Naval Base. Video / NZ Herald
Russia arms missiles with uranium in new Ukraine attacks
SBU staff found Uranium-235 and Uranium-238 in an unexploded R-60 missile.
Revealed: The designs Defence officials considered for new VIP planes
Design work on the livery for the Airbus A321XLRs, replacing the Boeing 757s, cost $67k.
Navy officer found not guilty of threatening to kill Afghan interpreter
The allegation dated back to an incident at Kiwi Base in Bamyan in 2013.
Oliver Hartwich: Who really runs the country’s public service?
OPINION: Why ministers should choose their chief executives.