NZDF Civilian Workers Must Get Pay Rise From Defence Boost
Defence is getting more money. The people keeping its ships, aircraft and systems running now want proof they will not be left behind again.

Defence is getting more money. The people keeping its ships, aircraft and systems running now want proof they will not be left behind again.

From Gallipoli to Afghanistan, the New Zealand Defence Force marked Anzac Day worldwide with history, sacrifice and service front of mind.

He scaled a cliff under fire for the Crown. Decades later, Te Pāti Māori says the Crown must finally honour Sgt Haane Manahi.

Te Pāti Māori is demanding the Crown correct a historic injustice and award Sergeant Haane Manahi the Victoria Cross he was denied.

China diversifying away from New Zealand dairy while escalating diplomatic complaints against the NZDF isn’t random. The message from Beijing is becoming clearer: the era of NZ playing both sides between China and America may be running out.

The Pacific is entering a far more dangerous era. Japan is deploying missiles into the Philippines, Canada is rearming, and New Zealand is deepening military integration with Australia while China escalates pressure in the South China Sea.

A new advocacy group is pushing for reforms to the Veterans’ Support Act after the landmark Gardiner case opened the door for more veterans’ claims to be recognised.
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