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HMNZS Manawanui Crew And Passengers Rescued After Ship Runs Aground In Samoa
Sunday, 6 October 2024, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) worked closely with the Rescue Coordination Centre (RCCNZ) who led the rescue effort. Numerous vessels responded to provide assistance, and a Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon was also deployed to assist. More >>
Last Flights To The Ice With Retiring Hercules C-130H Open The Antarctic Summer Season
Friday, 27 September 2024, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The NZDF typically deploys around 140 personnel each year to Antarctica. That includes a team based at Harewood Terminal in Christchurch, who are responsible for moving passengers and cargo on a variety of flights operated by the RNZAF and United States ... More >>
Mortars And Machine Guns Pack The Punch In Latest Fiji-New Zealand Army Exercise
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 6:30 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The exercise culminated with a live fire exercise in the Nausori Highlands, which was a prime opportunity for RFMF and NZ Army soldiers to not only put theory into practice, but also enhance the relationship between the two forces and their ability ... More >>
NZDF Contributes To Solomon Islands Explosives Disposal Work
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:05 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Seven Royal New Zealand Navy personnel are aiding a multinational team in the Solomon Islands to safely dispose of explosive remnants from the Second World War under Operation Render Safe. More >>
First Female Divers Join The Royal New Zealand Navy Clearance Diving Trade Unclassified
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:30 am | New Zealand Defence Force
For the first time, two female divers have graduated into the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Clearance Diving trade. More >>
Age No Barrier As Persevering Auckland Mum Conquers RNZAF Recruit Course
Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 11:51 am | New Zealand Defence Force
While many spend their birthdays with family and friends, she was slogging it out on one of the hardest parts of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) recruit course at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, in Marlborough. More >>
Pasifika Community Leader Receives Special NZDF Commendation
Friday, 16 August 2024, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
In awarding a Commendation for Exceptional Leadership, Brigadier Rob Krushka, said Mr Pulefolau exemplified everything the Defence Force desired in its people. More >>
Navy Medic’s Decade-long Journey To Her Dream Job
Friday, 2 August 2024, 9:22 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s Able Medical Assistant (AMA) Kjersti Faraimo is finally fulfilling her dream of working as a medical professional at sea. More >>
Solomon Island Deployment Concludes With NZDF Personnel Back Home
Thursday, 1 August 2024, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The contingent has continued to support Solomon Island police to maintain peace and stability, including through community engagement and reassurance. More >>
NZ Army Instructors March Out With Fijian Recruits For The First Time
Friday, 26 July 2024, 9:49 am | New Zealand Defence Force
For the first time, New Zealand Army instructors have participated in the marching out of Republic of Fiji Military Force (RFMF) recruits. More >>
Young Auckland Naval Officer Takes Charge Of HMNZS Taupo
Tuesday, 23 July 2024, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Aucklander will be in charge of Taupo, which carries out maritime surveillance, fishery patrols, boarding operations, navigation training and search and rescue response around New Zealand’s 15,000km coast and out to the 200 nautical mile limit of the ... More >>
HMNZS Manawanui Returns From South Pacific Deployment
Wednesday, 10 July 2024, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
HMNZS Manawanui arrived back at Devonport Naval Base on Wednesday, allowing the crew to take a well-earned break after the busy deployment. More >>
Coastwatchers Finally Honoured At Poignant Government House Ceremony
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Thirty civilian coastwatchers who provided invaluable - and until now unrecognised - service during the Second World War as the eyes and ears for the Allied effort in the Pacific, have received a long-awaited act of recognition at Government House ... More >>
Wellington Man Keeps RNZN Frigate On Course
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A former Onslow College student is showing the way to go as Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) frigate HMNZS Te Kaha builds up capability for future missions. More >>
Long-Awaited Act Of Recognition For Second World War’s Pacific Islands Coastwatchers
Monday, 24 June 2024, 10:38 am | New Zealand Defence Force
A long-awaited act of recognition will be bestowed upon Second World War coastwatchers at a ceremony at Government House in Wellington, on Tuesday 2 July. More >>
NZDF’s Unique Approach To Getting The Best Out Of Personnel Sparks Overseas Interest
Monday, 17 June 2024, 10:17 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The NZDF Joint Support Group Human Performance Cell (HPC) is run from Trentham Military Camp and uses an evidence-based approach to optimise soldier readiness. More >>
Royal New Zealand Navy Frigate Returns To The Capital In Less Challenging Times
Monday, 17 June 2024, 9:19 am | New Zealand Defence Force
One of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s Anzac-class frigates, HMNZS Te Kaha, will this week be making its first port visit to Wellington since 2016. More >>
NZDF Deepens Ties With Pacific Military Chaplains Through Auckland Forum
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 11:48 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Twenty-five chaplains from New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Tonga and Papua New Guinea are attending the week-long forum in Auckland. More >>
RNZAF Poseidon Crew Monitors Fishing Activities In Five Pacific EEZs
Thursday, 6 June 2024, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The operation placed an emphasis on boarding activities, cooperative surveillance engagements amongst FFA Members and the Pacific QUAD countries, and the use of remote sensing information to drive the intelligence-led operation. More >>
Chief Of Defence Force Change Of Command Ceremony
Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 11:09 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The new Chief of Defence Force will be officially appointed at a Change of Command Ceremony at Government House on Thursday 6 June. The event marks the start of a three-year tenure for Air Vice-Marshal Tony Davies, and a farewell to outgoing Chief of Defence ... More >>
