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Ted O’Brien – Big Gun Restorer
Tuesday, 28 November 2006, 10:38 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Much of the refurbishment work on the 5.5 inch gun memorial unveiled in Hamilton this week has been conducted by ex-New Zealand Army Gun Sergeant Ted O’Brien. More >>
Fresh Legs for Solomon Islands Mission
Friday, 24 November 2006, 12:22 am | New Zealand Defence Force
After weeks of extensive training, a group of Territorial Force (TF) soldiers are due to depart on a four-month tour to the Solomon Islands. Forty five soldiers, including 33 TF personnel will leave for Honiara on Monday 27 November. More >>
Tonga Update: Central City Calm And Secure
Thursday, 23 November 2006, 9:25 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Reports from the New Zealand-led task force confirm that the situation in Nuku’alofa appears calm at present. The Combined Joint Task Force remains in a security role at Fau’amotu Airport. More >>
Air Force Goes Special Ops
Wednesday, 22 November 2006, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Get ready to Bring It On! That’s the key message from the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) over the next three months as Air Force Special Ops takes flight. More >>
Movember Spreads to Overseas Troops
Wednesday, 22 November 2006, 10:15 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Movember, the charity moustache-growing event that has sprouted across faces all over New Zealand, has even spread to our Kiwi troops in Afghanistan. The Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Bamyan province, Afghanistan, join a significant number ... More >>
NZDF Calming Support in Tonga
Tuesday, 21 November 2006, 11:42 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Restoration of calm remains the focus of the 72 New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed after three days in the Tongan capital. New Zealand troops continue to maintain security at Fau'amotu Airport in conjunction with Tongan Defence Service personnel. More >>
Troops to Ensure Smooth Elections in Timor-Leste
Tuesday, 21 November 2006, 10:21 am | New Zealand Defence Force
A fresh contingent of 150 New Zealand Defence Force personnel will leave for Timor-Leste on Thursday for a six-month deployment which will include the country's all important May elections. More >>
Successful Launch Of Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel
Monday, 20 November 2006, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Amidst fanfares, sea shanties and a rousing haka performed by the sailors of the Royal New Zealand Navy, the latest naval ship, the Offshore Patrol Vessel OTAGO, was launched on Saturday 18 November at Williamstown, Melbourne. More >>
NZ Led Force Declares Fau’amotu Airport Open
Sunday, 19 November 2006, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand led Combined Joint Task Force newly arrived in Tonga wasted no time in securing the airport and confirmed the airport open for civilian air travel this morning. More >>
New Zealand Led Joint Task Force heads to Tonga
Saturday, 18 November 2006, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A New Zealand contingent of military and police are due to arrive in Tonga at 3p.m today. More >>
Security Conference Unites Defence Chiefs
Friday, 17 November 2006, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
24 Defence Chiefs from Asia-Pacific nations met in Kuala Lumpur this week for a three day conference to discuss security challenges and cooperation in the region. Co-hosted by Malaysian Defence Chief Admiral Mohamed Anwar Mohamed Nor, and United States Pacific ... More >>
Wreath Laying Ceremony For Armistice Day
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel will be joined by his Excellency the Governor General of New Zealand the Honorable Anand Satyanand and Susan Satyanand at a wreath laying ceremony at the National War Memorial in Buckle Street, Wellington at 11.00 ... More >>
Kiwi Troops Destroy Opium In Afghanistan
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 10:54 am | New Zealand Defence Force
They have only been in Afghanistan for three weeks but the new contingent of New Zealand Defence Force personnel serving in Bamyan province have already made an impression, destroying over a tonne of confiscated opium for local authorities. More >>
Flymos Help Raise Awareness of Men’s Health Issues
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 9:32 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Members of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Flymo team plus Captain Andy Warden from the NZ Army outside the Defence headquarters today. The Flymos are one of the many New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) teams taking part in a special charity event called ... More >>
Launch of First Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel
Tuesday, 7 November 2006, 12:41 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The first of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s new Offshore Patrol Vessels will be launched by Lady Sponsor, Dame Silvia Cartwright on Saturday 18 November, 2006. More >>
Final Week at Burnham for Solomons Soldiers
Tuesday, 7 November 2006, 12:04 am | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Army soldiers deploying to the Solomon Islands later this month will be available for interviews on Thursday when Burnham Military Camp, near Christchurch, opens its doors to the media. More >>
Defence Force Contingent Bound for London
Friday, 3 November 2006, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel have spent this week preparing for an historic deployment to the United Kingdom. Over 250 Army, Navy and Air Force personnel leave for London on Sunday 5 November, to take part in the dedication of the New ... More >>
Kiwi Troops Prepare for Timor-Leste Elections
Tuesday, 31 October 2006, 11:59 am | New Zealand Defence Force
145 NZDF personnel are training hard for their deployment to Timor-Leste next month. During their six-month tour they will oversee the election process which is expected to run in early 2007. Departing on November 23, the troops will replace the infantry ... More >>
Top Business Leaders Promote Territorial Forces
Monday, 30 October 2006, 10:32 am | New Zealand Defence Force
A prominent New Zealand business leader is calling for the business community to back the country's Territorial Forces, and his company is preparing to lead the way. John Allen, CEO of New Zealand Post, is the Chairperson of the newly-established ... More >>
Kiwi Troops Return After Tour in Afghanistan
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 12:26 am | New Zealand Defence Force
They have helped build police stations and a school and disposed of tons of munitions but after six months in Afghanistan the eighth rotation of the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZ PRT) is coming home. More >>
