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Photo: Quick Reaction Force in Afghanistan

Friday, 18 November 2005, 11:21 am | New Zealand Defence Force

Private William Sims of the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Afghanistan secures a Bamyan airfield as a C-130 Hercules comes in to land. More >>

Tactical Training over the Central North Island

Thursday, 17 November 2005, 9:11 am | New Zealand Defence Force

Up to seven Iroquois helicopters will be conducting tactical flying operations in the Central North Island as part of Exercise Steel Talon. More >>

New Air Force Pilots get their Wings

Wednesday, 16 November 2005, 11:47 am | New Zealand Defence Force

Four newly qualified pilots will be presented their Wings at a parade attended by the Associate Minister of Defence, the Honourable Annette King. More >>

Scrap Metal to Swings - Childs Play for PRT

Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

A Kiwi soldier serving in Afghanistan has used his spare time to build a playground for children at a Bamyan school. Lance Corporal Josh Whitehead (Kaiwaka) built a set of playground swings and a basketball set from scrap metal he found in the New ... More >>

Wild ride for navy tanker

Saturday, 12 November 2005, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The crew onboard Navy tanker HMNZS ENDEAVOUR experienced a wild ride during a recent replenishment at sea with frigate HMNZS TE KAHA in Western Australian waters. More >>

Air Force Hercules Begin Flights to Antarctica

Friday, 11 November 2005, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

An Air Force C130 Hercules is scheduled to depart for the Antarctic on the 14 November 2005 at 10am from Christchurch International Airport. This is the first Air Force flight for the 2005/06 Antarctic summer. More >>

Siesta Time In Afghanistan

Thursday, 10 November 2005, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

When the going gets tough, the tough... have a snooze, as this young Afghan boy did during a recent visit to his home of a patrol from the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team. More >>

Milestone Achieved For Air Force Operator

Wednesday, 9 November 2005, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Air Electronics Operator Master Aircrew Peter Hilliard has achieved a significant milestone by completing 10,000 flying hours. This equates to over 416 days of continuous flying. The milestone was achieved yesterday during an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) ... More >>

Defence Force Commemorations for Armistice Day

Wednesday, 9 November 2005, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Across the country New Zealand Defence Force personnel will be involved in a series of commemorative services and wreath laying ceremonies marking the 87th anniversary of the Signing of the Armistice, on Friday 11 November. More >>

Defence Force Rememberance at Wellington Cathedral

Wednesday, 9 November 2005, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

On Remembrance Sunday, 13 November the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul will host the New Zealand Defence Force’s annual commemorative service at 10.00am. More >>

Army on Exercise in Lower Central North Island

Monday, 7 November 2005, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The largest New Zealand Army exercise to be held for some years begins later this week. Exercise Silver Warrior will see 800 personnel and over 250 military vehicles taking part in a number of different training situations across the lower central ... More >>

Army Finalises Tender Process For Sale

Monday, 7 November 2005, 12:34 am | New Zealand Defence Force

After a comprehensive review process, the New Zealand Army has selected an individual military collector in Australia as the successful tenderer for the retired fleet of 69 M113 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC). More >>

Defence Guard of Honour for Parliament Opening

Friday, 4 November 2005, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

A 100-person tri-service Guard of Honour from the New Zealand Defence Force will provide ceremonial support to mark the State Opening of Parliament at 2.00pm, Tuesday 8 November on the forecourt of Parliament. More >>

Old Recruits Celebrate NZPAF Enlistment

Friday, 4 November 2005, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The seven surviving members of the original New Zealand Permanent Air Force (NZPAF) will celebrate the 69th Anniversary of their enlistment on 4 November 2005. More >>

Territorial Doctor Collects Afghanistan Supplies

Friday, 4 November 2005, 12:40 am | New Zealand Defence Force

Bamyan Provincial Hospital has received a large quantity of medical supplies, thanks largely to a New Zealand Army Territorial Force doctor and two Dunedin hospitals. More >>

Aerobatic Training Camp at Ohakea

Thursday, 3 November 2005, 12:09 am | New Zealand Defence Force

Aerobatics teams from all over New Zealand will gather at RNZAF Base Ohakea this weekend for an Aerobatic Display and Formation training camp. Hosted by the Air Force’s aerobatic display team, the Red Checkers, the camp will provide a forum to discuss ... More >>

Kiwis showcase Aotearoa in Afghanistan

Tuesday, 1 November 2005, 10:11 am | New Zealand Defence Force

The sights and sounds of Maori Culture echoed across Bagram Air Base last week weekend as members of the New Zealand Defence Force showcased Aotearoa. The performance by the Maori Culture Group of the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZPRT) ... More >>