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NZ Defence Force exercise sparks concern over portrayal of Christianity as extremism

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Independent investigative reporters Penny Marie and Rachel Scott have released a new video and accompanying Substack articles revealing NZ Defence Force (NZDF) training materials...

Army corporal to appeal dismissal after swindling touch team funds

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An army corporal who siphoned thousands of dollars from the New Zealand Army Men’s Touch Team has been dismissed from the Defence Force and...

Law passed to ‘protect national security’ during Defence Force strikes

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New legislation aimed at preventing "national security risks" during Defence Force industrial action has passed its final reading in Parliament, Defence Minister Judith Collins...

Elite NZSAS trackers secretly joined police hunt for Tom Phillips

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The New Zealand Defence Force has confirmed that elite NZSAS operators, including specialist bush trackers, were deployed three times to help police locate fugitive...

Judge appointed new Inspector-General of Defence

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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced the appointment of High Court Judge Hon Justice Timothy Brewer as New Zealand’s next Inspector-General of Defence, with...

Collins pushes for Kiwi-made ‘lethal weapons exports’

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Defence Minister Judith Collins has unveiled a new Defence Industry Strategy aimed at strengthening New Zealand’s military capability while fostering a defence technology sector...

NZ and Samoa reach compensation deal over Manawanui shipwreck

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New Zealand and Samoa have finalised a compensation agreement over the HMNZS Manawanui disaster, with details to be announced by Samoa’s government on Monday,...

Army to receive $104m upgrade in digital communications systems

Daily Telegraph NZ -
The New Zealand Army is set to modernise its battlefield communications with a $104 million investment in new digital devices and systems, Defence Minister...

Government pumps $2.7b into new defence aircraft

Daily Telegraph NZ -
The Government has unveiled its first major investment decisions under the Defence Capability Plan (DCP), committing $2.7 billion to replace aging aircraft with new...

Soldier admits espionage attempt after undercover sting at Linton Military Camp

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A soldier has pleaded guilty to attempted espionage, dishonest computer access, and possessing objectionable material after being caught in an undercover operation. Believing he was...

NZDF going to ‘Talisman Sabre’ military exercise with one drone

Daily Telegraph NZ -
New Zealand is sending 680 Defence Force personnel to the major 'Talisman Sabre' military exercise alongside Australia and the US, which will feature autonomous...

NZ to launch “space squadron” amid rising global threats – Collins

Daily Telegraph NZ -
Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced New Zealand will revive its World War II-era 62 Squadron as a new "space unit", reflecting the country's...

Calls grow for answers over Manawanui’s sinking near Royal retreat in Samoa

Daily Telegraph NZ -
There are growing demands for transparency surrounding the HMNZS Manawanui’s grounding and sinking near Samoa in October 2024, particularly over whether the Navy vessel...

NZDF lowers entry standards to boost recruitment numbers

Daily Telegraph NZ -
The New Zealand Defence Force has lowered some of its academic entry requirements in an effort to widen its recruitment pool and address declining...

Final Report into HMNZS Manawanui sinking released

Daily Telegraph NZ -
Twelve further factors, in addition to the direct causes, have been identified as contributing to the grounding and sinking of HMNZS Manawanui, the final...

NZ Defence force to cut 374 civilian jobs

Daily Telegraph NZ -
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is set to reduce its civilian workforce by 374 roles as part of a major restructure, following 145...

NZSAS was deployed to guard 501 deportees in MIQ during COVID-19

Daily Telegraph NZ -
New Zealand’s elite military force, the Special Air Service (NZSAS), was quietly deployed to oversee 501 deportees from Australia in a managed isolation quarantine...

Samoa and NZ discuss compensation over Manawanui wreck

Daily Telegraph NZ -
Samoa and New Zealand are in talks regarding compensation for communities affected by the sinking of the New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Manawanui off...

Human error blamed for HMNZS Manawanui grounding and sinking, interim inquiry reveals

Daily Telegraph NZ -
HMNZS Manawanui grounded and sunk off the coast of Samoa as a result of human error, the interim Court of Inquiry report shows. The Royal...

Collins authorises military staff to fill civilian roles as strike continues

Daily Telegraph NZ -
In response to a pay dispute leading to strike action by approximately 1,000 civilian Defence Force staff, New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins has...

Manawanui recently given the green tick after period of maintenance

Daily Telegraph NZ -
The navy has confirmed that the Manawanui had recently undergone a maintenance period and was deemed safe for operation after post-maintenance trials. All 75 crew...

Court of Inquiry launched into Manawanui sinking

Daily Telegraph NZ -
A Court of Inquiry has been initiated to investigate how the HMNZS Manawanui, a $100 million New Zealand naval vessel, ran aground and sank...

Manawanui on fire, crew rescued

Daily Telegraph NZ -
A fire has broken out aboard the New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Manawanui after it ran aground on a reef off the southern coast of...

NZ naval vessel runs aground off Samoa’s Upolu coast

Daily Telegraph NZ -
The HMNZS Manawanui has run aground near the Samoan island of Upolu. The ship, known for its specialised diving and hydrographic capabilities, was conducting routine...

First female army chief appointed

Daily Telegraph NZ -
For the first time in New Zealand’s history, a woman will hold the top position in the army. Brigadier Rose King has been promoted to...

NZDF’s Red Sea deployment extended

Daily Telegraph NZ -
New Zealand has extended its contribution to the US-led coalition working to uphold maritime security in the Red Sea, Defence Minister Judith Collins and...

Soldier pleads guilty to multiple charges at Court Martial

Daily Telegraph NZ -
In a court martial being held at Linton Military Camp a New Zealand soldier, whose name remains suppressed, admitted guilt to four out of...

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