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NZDF Deployment To South Sudan Renewed
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The decision by the Government extends the NZDF’s mandate to participate in the mission for two years from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028. More >>
New Zealand And Australian Armies Reaffirm Enduring Relationship
Friday, 10 July 2026, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Plan ANZAC is a bilateral agreement between the New Zealand and Australian Armies, designed to support the two nations to train, deploy and operate together more effectively. More >>
Kiwi Sailors Benefit From Deployment With Cook Islands Police
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Midshipman Herbert said the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Pacific environment was one of the most rewarding aspects of the deployment. More >>
RNZAF P-8A Poseidon Successfully Launches Harpoon Missiles
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The live-fire exercise used weapons fired from the air, surface vessels and submarines to sink the ship. More >>
Making Critical Decisions In Combat A Key Focus For Large Army Exercise In Waiouru
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Caleb Berry says troops, commanders and the operational Battle Group headquarters were evaluated, with lessons learned at all levels. More >>
NZDF Supports Successful Operation To Remove WWII-Era Explosives In Papua New Guinea
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The operation focused on explosive remnants of war identified during previous missions in the Gazelle, Kokopo and Rabaul districts of East New Britain province. They have continued to pose a serious risk to local communities for more than 80 years More >>
C-130J Hercules Returns Home From Training Exercise In Alaska
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The transport aircraft operated by No. 40 Squadron at RNZAF Base Auckland was among 85 aircraft involved in the multi-national exercise, which is designed to improve aircrew combat readiness. More >>
RNZAF Poseidon Crew Spots Fisherman Missing For A Week In Cook Islands
Friday, 19 June 2026, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The man, in his four-metre aluminium skiff, was spotted by the crew this morning (NZT) and he was able to wave to them. More >>
RNZAF P-8A Poseidon Spots Missing Vessels For Two Successful Pacific Rescues
Friday, 12 June 2026, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The P-8A Poseidon and crew resumed the search for the missing small Kiribati boat, with three on board, which they were able to locate. More >>
New Zealand’s Middle East Military Observers Stay Positive In Conflict Zone
Monday, 8 June 2026, 11:40 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The operation is the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) contribution to the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation’s (UNTSO) supervision of armistice agreements between Israel and Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. More >>
Soldiers From New Zealand Army And Royal Gurkha Rifles Sharpen Combat Skills Under The Southern Alps
Friday, 5 June 2026, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The biennial Exercise Pacific Kukri enables RGR, an elite Nepalese branch of the British Army, to train their soldiers in New Zealand’s unique and dynamic landscape, supported by their New Zealand counterparts. More >>
NZDF And NZ Customs Support Pacific Maritime Surveillance Patrols
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Air Component Commander, Air Commodore Andy Scott, says the operation was important for the economic prosperity and regional security and stability of the Pacific. More >>
NZ Army Platoon Concludes Landmark Deployment To South Korea
Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Operating under the United Nations Command (UNC), the platoon achieved significant milestones with both partner nations across integration, combat readiness, and interoperability. More >>
NZ Army Engineer Awarded DSD For Emergency Responses In Vanuatu
Monday, 1 June 2026, 8:33 am | New Zealand Defence Force
An emergency responder with the Royal New Zealand Engineers, he has been seconded to the Vanuatu Mobile Force (VMF) Engineer Squadron since 2023. More >>
RNZAF Safety Expert Appointed MNZM After 50-Year Aviation Career
Monday, 1 June 2026, 8:21 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Growing up near Te Awamutu, he had always wanted to be a farmer. But his parents sold the farm and pointed him towards flying lessons, which he took at Tauranga Aero Club. More >>
Navy Uncrewed Vessels Monitor Northland Waters For Narcotics Trafficking
Friday, 22 May 2026, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Using radar, electro-optic and infrared cameras, the USVs were able to patrol up the east coast of Northland, including the Bay of Islands and Whangaroa Harbour, reaching as far as Ninety Mile Beach. More >>
Wellington Rolls Out The Blue Carpet For Visiting Japanese Naval Vessel
Sunday, 17 May 2026, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
During the four day stay, officers and crew will of JS Kumano will conduct a number of official functions including a wreath-laying ceremony at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. More >>
NZ Army Platoon Trains With Republic Of Korea Marine Corps In Historic First
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Korean Amphibious Assault Vehicles moving troops ashore under simulated naval gunfire (Photo/Supplied) Soldiers from the New Zealand Army have recently completed training alongside the Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROK MC) during a large-scale joint ... More >>
NZ Army Takes Jungle Warfare Lessons From Philippines Exercise
Monday, 11 May 2026, 10:33 am | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand, Australia, Philippines, United States, Canada, France and Japan celebrated the successful completion of Balikatan 2026 during a closing ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila last week. More >>
NZDF Concludes Papua New Guinea Deployment
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Air Component Commander, Air Commodore Andy Scott, said the deployment of the helicopters had been planned to coincide with Canterbury’s visit to Singapore for scheduled maintenance. More >>
