New Zealand military chief resigns over undisclosed ‘inappropriate relationship’

The head of the New Zealand Defence Force has resigned following the disclosure of an inappropriate relationship. The official, identified as former air force chief Tony Davies, had been serving as the country's military leader since his appointment in 2024. The Defence Force confirmed the resignation on Friday, stating that the relationship occurred while the officer was in charge of a unit.

The resignation was officially attributed to personal reasons. The incident marks a significant leadership change for the New Zealand military, as the officer had only recently assumed the top command position earlier this year.