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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 >>