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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 >>

Protection Of Merchant Shipping Top Of Agenda During Wargames In Auckland

Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

World tensions are prompting navies to look at Maritime Trade Operations and Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping (NCAGS) in a new light, Commodore Arndell said. More >>

Samoa’s Banana-Funded Spitfire Fuels Emotional Anzac Service For NZ Officer

Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Following the service, Brigadier Harrop presented a Second World War photo of her grandfather, then Flight Sergeant Andrew Kronfeld, to the local Returned and Services Association. More >>

NZDF Assists Bougainville In Destruction Of WWII-Era Bombs

Thursday, 30 April 2026, 7:54 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Members of the EOD team will also be speaking at a community education event about how to safely mark and report unexploded ordnance when they are found. More >>

UN Sanctions Monitoring Patrols Observe Vessels Of Interest, Possible Ship-to-ship Transfer

Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Air Component Commander, Air Commodore Andy Scott says the NZDF provides an important contribution to the multi-national efforts to monitor the UNSC resolutions against illicit ship-to-ship transfers. More >>

Rare Gallipoli Headstone A Rallying Call For NZDF Contingent

Sunday, 26 April 2026, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

For Contingent Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Conor Yardley, it was the simple inscription on a headstone that reminded the party what the true purpose of their deployment was. More >>

NZDF Successful Antarctica Medical Evacuation Flight During Final Sunset

Saturday, 25 April 2026, 7:40 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Detachment Commander Squadron Leader Adam Palmer said it was the second medical evacuation flight for the C-130J Hercules, following a successful winter one last August. More >>

NZDF Marks Anzac Day With Conflict Anniversaries Front Of Mind

Saturday, 25 April 2026, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

As we remember, may we also recommit — to service, to each other, and to the values that Anzac Day calls us to uphold. More >>

Remains Of Two New Zealand First World War Casualties Reburied In France

Thursday, 23 April 2026, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The NZDF will work with the families and the other CWGC member governments to determine whether a public ceremony will be held to further commemorate these men. More >>

Taranaki Army Officer Fulfils Career And Family Goals At Gallipoli

Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

He is leading a 38-strong NZDF party made up of Navy, Army and Air Force personnel and civilian support staff, who will play crucial roles in leading the combined Australian and New Zealand services marking the failed campaign. More >>

Anzac Day A Timely Reminder About Support For Veterans

Monday, 20 April 2026, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

As we head towards Anzac Day, veterans, along with their friends and whānau, will come together to reflect and remember those who have served New Zealand in times of war, conflict, and disaster. More >>

Pacific Co-Operation: New Zealand Defence Force And Papua New Guinea

Thursday, 16 April 2026, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130J Hercules will deliver aid supplies to Papua New Guinea following the recent cyclone, while another New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) contingent has arrived in Port Moresby to carry out a range of activities ... More >>