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Army officers appear on Burkina Faso TV, declare new coup

A statement read by a junta spokesman said Capt. Ibrahim Traore is the new military leader of Burkina Faso, a volatile West African country that is battling a mounting Islamic insurgency.

Africa •Sat, Oct 1

Russia accused of kidnapping head of Ukraine nuclear plant

Russian forces seized the director-general of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Ihor Murashov, around 4pm Friday (local time), Ukrainian state nuclear company Energoatom said.

Terrorism •Sat, Oct 1

Two Reserve Army soldiers may be in Ukraine - NZDF

Following the death of Dominic Abelen, who was killed fighting Russian forces, the military has contacted soldiers on leave without pay to stress they cannot go to Ukraine as per the 'do not travel' advisory.

Defence •Thu, Sep 29

Christmas parcels packed for Kiwi troops serving overseas

The boxes will be sent to troops in South Korea, the Middle East, Antarctica, and South Sudan.

Defence •Thu, Sep 29

Explainer: How close are we to nuclear war?

The threat of nuclear war has been bandied about again by the Russian president and it's a grim prospect, but does Putin really mean it?

UK And Europe •Wed, Sep 28

Putin 'attack dog' Kadyrov added to Russian sanctions regime

The new group were part of a network of influence around the Russian president, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said.

UK And Europe •Tue, Sep 27

NZ helps map and find unexploded WWII ordinances in Pacific

The Australian-led multinational Operation, Render Safe, combines divers and specialists from New Zealand, the US, and Canada.

Defence •Sat, Sep 24

'Horrendous' - Russian NZ migrants slam Putin's mobilisation

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the mobilisation of 300,000 military reserves, saying his country had "lots of weapons" to counter nuclear threats.

UK And Europe •Thu, Sep 22

NZDF joins largest Pacific military exercise in decades

Exercise Cartwheel provides a platform for Fijian, Australian, New Zealand, and British forces to work together, building readiness for military action and other crises.

Pacific Islands •Wed, Sep 21

Japan PM slams UN, calls for reforms to address Russian aggression

"The foundation of the international order is violently shaken right now,” Kishida said at the UN's annual assembly of world leaders.

Defence •Wed, Sep 21

Exclusive: Willie Apiata shares 'beautiful' memories of the Queen

Our first and only Victoria Cross of New Zealand recipient doesn’t love to talk to media, but days before the funeral of the woman he signed up to serve, he’s made an exception.

Queen Elizabeth II 1926 2022 •Sun, Sep 18

'Torment of hell': Ukraine medic describes Russian torture

Before she was captured, Yuliia Paievska had recorded more than 256 gigabytes of harrowing bodycam footage showing her team’s efforts to save the wounded in the cut-off city.

UK And Europe •Fri, Sep 16

Trainees perform impromptu haka to honour the Queen

The Limited Service Volunteers are taking part in a training course run by the Defence Force.

Queen Elizabeth II 1926 2022 •Fri, Sep 9

Police NZDF unable to remove Epsom backyard bomb, will return morning

Those living on the property where the bomb was discovered are in temporary accommodation, however, police said all other residents could now return home for the night.

Defence •Thu, Sep 8

NZers with no conflict zone experience warned to stay out of Ukraine

A Kiwi medic who served on the frontlines of the conflict said many who come from overseas are there for social media fame.

Defence •Thu, Sep 8

Foreign nuclear secrets found at Trump mansion - report

The document is reportedly one of a number uncovered at the property that is beyond top secret.

North America •Wed, Sep 7

Soldiers trying to recover Abelen's body withdrew under 'intense fire'

Ron Mark says soldiers in Ukraine came under heavy fire trying to recover New Zealand corporal Dominic Abelen's body and had to abandon their efforts.

UK And Europe •Mon, Sep 5

Kiwi humanitarian in Ukraine 'surprised' by Govt warning not to go

After the death of an off-duty Kiwi soldier on the frontlines of the conflict, the PM warned Kiwis not to travel to Ukraine.

UK And Europe •Sun, Sep 4

NZer in Ukraine certain Dominic Abelen's body in Russian hands

The former soldier, a friend of Abelen, said he "didn't want anyone to lose their lives to try and get him back".

Defence •Thu, Sep 1

Ex-Soviet ambassador lays bare Gorbachev's tragic legacy

Rouben Azizian was the Soviet Union's Deputy Ambassador to New Zealand in the 80s, during the time of Gorbachev's “perestroika,” or restructuring.

UK And Europe •Wed, Aug 31

Defence

Latest Stories

Army officers appear on Burkina Faso TV, declare new coup

Russia accused of kidnapping head of Ukraine nuclear plant

Two Reserve Army soldiers may be in Ukraine - NZDF

Christmas parcels packed for Kiwi troops serving overseas

Explainer: How close are we to nuclear war?

Putin 'attack dog' Kadyrov added to Russian sanctions regime

NZ helps map and find unexploded WWII ordinances in Pacific

'Horrendous' - Russian NZ migrants slam Putin's mobilisation

NZDF joins largest Pacific military exercise in decades

Japan PM slams UN, calls for reforms to address Russian aggression

Exclusive: Willie Apiata shares 'beautiful' memories of the Queen

'Torment of hell': Ukraine medic describes Russian torture

Trainees perform impromptu haka to honour the Queen

Police NZDF unable to remove Epsom backyard bomb, will return morning

NZers with no conflict zone experience warned to stay out of Ukraine

Foreign nuclear secrets found at Trump mansion - report

Soldiers trying to recover Abelen's body withdrew under 'intense fire'

Kiwi humanitarian in Ukraine 'surprised' by Govt warning not to go

NZer in Ukraine certain Dominic Abelen's body in Russian hands

Ex-Soviet ambassador lays bare Gorbachev's tragic legacy

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