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End of an era for former navy Steam Driven Frigate
Wednesday, 31 January 2007, 11:29 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Two years after her decommissioning, the Navy's last LEANDER Class Frigate, the former HMNZS CANTERBURY, will be signed over to her new owners on Friday 2 February. More >>
Troops Work Towards Explosive-Free Afghanistan
Tuesday, 30 January 2007, 9:49 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Explosive disposal experts serving with the New Zealand Defence Force contingent in Afghanistan have travelled to the north of Bamyan province to assist local authorities with the destruction of cached ammunition. More >>
Three To None For NZ Defence Touch Rugby Team
Tuesday, 30 January 2007, 9:45 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) touch rugby teams beat their Anzac colleagues to secure the Trans-Tasman touch trophy for the first time on Sunday. More >>
Navy Warship To Support Waitangi Celebrations
Wednesday, 24 January 2007, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force Te Ope Kaatua O Aotearoa Media Release Wednesday 24 January, 2007 More >>
Waiouru Welcomes Singaporean Artillery
Wednesday, 24 January 2007, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The 21stBattalion Singapore Artillery (21SA) is preparing to take up gun positions for itsannual training exercise in Waiouru over the period 21 January - 10 February 2007. More >>
Navy Ship To Support Auckland Anniversary Day
Wednesday, 24 January 2007, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force Te Ope Kaatua O Aotearoa Media Advisory Wednesday 24 January, 2007 More >>
Kiwi Troops Give Boost to Afghan Tourism
Friday, 19 January 2007, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand troops serving in Afghanistan’s Bamyan province gave a huge boost to tourism this week, opening two new bridges to improve access before the summer sightseeing season. More >>
Barbecue On The Ice
Friday, 19 January 2007, 12:24 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The most unusual, and maybe coldest, barbecue to be held this summer will take place this weekend as part of the commemorations to celebrate the 50th anniversary of New Zealand Antarctic operations including the establishment of Scott Base. More >>
Visit Antarctica For 50th Anniversary
Wednesday, 17 January 2007, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae will accompany the Prime Minister Helen Clark, Sir Edmund Hillary, other dignitaries and media to the Antarctic to mark the 50thanniversary of Scott Base on Saturday 20 January. More >>
Defence Intervention Saves A Life In Solomons
Wednesday, 17 January 2007, 11:42 am | New Zealand Defence Force
At the halfway mark of their deployment, the New Zealand Defence Force contingent serving in the Solomon Islands can add saving lives to their list of achievements. More >>
Air Force to Hit the Mark on Exercise Skytrain
Friday, 12 January 2007, 10:21 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Seventy five metres above the ground at a speed of 350 kilometres per hour, a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130 Hercules on Exercise Skytrain weaves through valleys to avoid detection. The 50 tonne aircraft is on a mission to deliver a 16 ... More >>
Where Your Service Men And Women Are Serving
Friday, 22 December 2006, 12:33 am | New Zealand Defence Force
From roast duck and plum pudding in the Solomon Islands to secret Santa and sled racing in Afghanistan, the 412 Kiwi troops deployed overseas will do their best to fit Christmas celebrations in around their daily duties. More >>
Kiwi Troops Boost Education in Afghanistan
Wednesday, 20 December 2006, 10:31 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Education in Afghanistan’s Bamyan province was given a boost earlier this month when Kiwi troops serving in the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZ PRT) opened Bamyan Boys School. More >>
Keel Lay For Second Inshore Patrol Vessel
Monday, 18 December 2006, 9:51 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The keel was formally laid for the second Inshore Patrol Vessel, HAWEA, in Whangerei on Wednesday 13 December. HAWEA is affiliated to the Greymouth/Westport - West Coast region and is one of four In Shore Patrol Vessels being built for the Navy under ... More >>
Defence to send specialist force to Lebanon
Monday, 18 December 2006, 9:23 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force will contribute ten personnel to Lebanon as part of a global contribution working with the United Nations Mine Action Coordination Centre in Southern Lebanon. More >>
Keel Lay For Second Inshore Patrol Vessel
Saturday, 16 December 2006, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force Te Ope Kaatua O Aotearoa Media Release Friday 15 December, 2006 Keel Lay For Second Inshore Patrol Vessel The keel was formally laid for the second Inshore Patrol Vessel, HAWEA, in Whangerei on Wednesday 13 December. HAWEA ... More >>
Santa Given a Helping Hand in Afghanistan
Thursday, 14 December 2006, 10:02 am | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand troops serving in Afghanistan have been giving Santa a helping hand in the lead up to Christmas, distributing 1000 teddy bears and dolls to children at a hospital in North West Bamyan province. More >>
Army Ranks Grow With Two Graduations In Two Days
Thursday, 7 December 2006, 12:35 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Thirty-six new Army officers and 80 soldiers will soon be added to the ranks of the NZ Army. More >>
Ship Shape Navy Recognised for Business Excellence
Wednesday, 6 December 2006, 10:23 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Navy was last night presented with a New Zealand Business Excellence Foundation Silver award in Wellington, recognising the Navy’s performance and progress towards organisational excellence during 2006. More >>
NZ Soldiers Return Home in Time for Christmas
Monday, 4 December 2006, 10:02 am | New Zealand Defence Force
After four months maintaining security in the Solomon Islands, a contingent of 42 New Zealand Defence Force men and women are preparing to return home to their loved ones. They will arrive at Ohakea Air Force Base tomorrow evening to begin a well ... More >>
