New Zealand Defence Force - Latest News [Page 118]
Defence Industry Excellence Awards
Wednesday, 23 March 2005, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force and the Ministry of Defence are calling for nominations for the Defence Industry Awards of Excellence. More >>
NAVY Frigate Starts Deployment With Missile Firing
Tuesday, 22 March 2005, 8:26 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Today, Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS TE MANA currently in the Tasman Sea off the East Coast of Australia test fired a NATO Sea Sparrow missile. These firings are conducted once every two years and provide a significant opportunity to prove ... More >>
Strikemaster Jet takes to the Road
Tuesday, 22 March 2005, 8:21 am | New Zealand Defence Force
A house removal truck will become a jet transporter on Wednesday March 23, when it is used to move a Strikemaster jet. More >>
NAVY deploys to asia
Monday, 21 March 2005, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Navy tanker HMNZS ENDEAVOUR will depart Devonport Naval Base on Tuesday March 22, 2005 at 10:00am, to sail for a 4 ½ month deployment to Australia and Asia. More >>
NZ Army supports Khaki All Blacks book
Thursday, 17 March 2005, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Chief of Army, Major General Jerry Mateparae will attend the launch of Mike Whatman’s new book, ‘Khaki All Blacks’ tomorrow at a reunion dinner at the Petone Rugby Football Club in Wellington. More >>
Wellington Navy Ship celebrates 20th birthday
Wednesday, 16 March 2005, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s Inshore Patrol Craft HMNZS WAKAKURA will celebrate her 20th birthday in Wellington this weekend with a series of functions to mark her years of service. More >>
Precautionary measures for Unimog Driver Training
Monday, 14 March 2005, 10:19 am | New Zealand Defence Force
As a precaution the New Zealand Army has initiated an Army-wide modification to the ratio of supervisors to students during Unimog specific driver training. Effective immediately, in each Unimog cab, two students will be accompanied by either an Army ... More >>
New Zealand Army Driver Training Review
Friday, 11 March 2005, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Terms of Reference for the review of Army driver training will include legislative compliance, safety, and driver progression rates. The review will also compare the Army driver training programme to national and international driver training methods. ... More >>
Suspicious Package a False Alarm
Thursday, 10 March 2005, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A suspicious package was found this morning at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, the Air Force’s ground training base in Blenheim. More >>
NZ Army Unimog accident - Memorial Services
Thursday, 3 March 2005, 12:38 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Two Army Memorial Services will be held on Friday, 4 March 2005 for Private Shane Adrian Ohlen and Private David James Partington. Both Soldiers are missing presumed dead as a result of last Wednesday's fatal NZ Army Unimog accident at Cromwell. Private ... More >>
NZ And Australian Navy Ships Arrive In Style
Wednesday, 2 March 2005, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Fleet Entry New Zealand Navy frigates, HMNZS TE KAHA, HMNZS TE MANA and HMNZS CANTERBURY along with Australian Navy ships HMAS MELVILLE, HMAS PARRAMATTA and HMAS MELBOURNE will form a 'Fleet Entry' into Auckland Harbour from 0930 on Thursday 3 March 2005, ... More >>
RNZAF: Pacific Cyclone Rescue and Reconnaissance
Wednesday, 2 March 2005, 9:22 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The destruction caused by Cyclone Percy has been caught on camera by the crew of an Air Force Orion. More >>
British Contingent Take Out Sub Hunting Comp
Monday, 28 February 2005, 11:54 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Maritime Patrol Forces from Australia and Britain were pitted against the Royal New Zealand Air Force's No.5 Squadron, who hosted the competition at RNZAF Base Whenuapai. More >>
Service & Funeral for Private Ashley Goodwin Sat.
Friday, 25 February 2005, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A Memorial Service is to be held at Burnham Military Camp this Saturday 26 February 2005 at 2pm for Private Ashley Patrick Goodwin, Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment. More >>
Background - Fatal Accident In Unimog
Thursday, 24 February 2005, 5:57 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Army Unimog Accident - Cromwell Photos and background information of the three soldiers involved in yesterday's fatal Unimog accident More >>
Army-wide review into driver training
Thursday, 24 February 2005, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Army today announced that it would conduct an Army-wide review into driver training. The review will be benchmarked, to ensure that the New Zealand Army is conducting driver training to world-class standards. More >>
NZ Military Return Home From Banda Aceh
Thursday, 24 February 2005, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
59 Defence personnel from the second rotation of the Light Medical Team and RNZAF support personnel will return home this Saturday at 2:00 am from Banda Aceh. More >>
New Zealand Army Unimog Accident - Cromwell
Wednesday, 23 February 2005, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Headquarters New Zealand Defence Force has been advised of a fatal accident involving a NZ Army Unimog vehicle early this afternoon [Wednesday 23 February]. More >>
John Howard Lays Wreath At Unknown Warrior Tomb
Wednesday, 23 February 2005, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force will return to the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior today to stand guard as the Hon John Howard, Prime Minister Australia lays a wreath. More >>
Update: Ballot For Gallipoli Commemorations
Wednesday, 23 February 2005, 9:21 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Please note the following veteran’s group has been added to the list of those eligible to apply: More >>
