A former New Zealand soldier fighting for Ukraine in the war against Russia has been sentenced to 14 years in jail by a Russian court.
Jordan O'Brien was sentenced in absentia for what the Russians said was fighting "as a mercenary" and participating in hostilities "for material reward".
The New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MoD) will select between Boeing’s 737 MAX 8 and Airbus’s A321neo family to replace the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s ageing fleet of Boeing 757-2K2s.
Read more: 757 replacement tender issued
China’s recent military activity has again delayed the Government’s major defence plan, the defence minister says.
Read more: Major defence plan delayed by China's military activity, Collins says
Navy Commander Bronwyn Heslop, under investigation for three months over concerns raised about her conduct, will return to duties in January, the Defence Force has said.
Stuff revealed in September that Heslop was off work while an investigation was carried out and Commander Martin Walker was in interim command of the HMNZS Canterbury.
Read more: Navy commander will return to duties after investigation
HMNZS Manawanui grounded and sunk off the coast of Samoa as a result of human error, the interim Court of Inquiry report shows.
Read more: Details from interim court of inquiry report into HMNZS Manawanui incident released
A top official advises ‘deep breaths’ on potential NZ involvement in Aukus, as military budgets and capabilities face scrutiny. New Zealand governments must stop “robbing Peter to pay Paul” by putting off expensive but important investments in the country’s military, a senior defence official has told politicians.
Read more: Politicians must avoid defence spending ‘train wreck
WARNING: This article discusses allegations of sexual violation that may be distressing.
A member of the Air Force allegedly sexually violated a younger colleague after promising her he was only interested in a “friendship”.
Read more: RNZAF Leading Aircraftman accused of sexually violating younger colleague
The Defence Force's (NZDF) operating deficit is in danger of hitting $360 million next year, putting more jobs at risk.
Read more: NZDF battles $360m deficit after 'austerity' measures fail to make dent
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