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New Zealand Defence Force - Latest News [Page 119]

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 >>

Army Territorial Exercise In Napier

Tuesday, 22 February 2005, 10:32 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

300 Territorial Force personnel will exercise in the Napier region from Saturday 26th February until Sunday 6th March 2005. More >>

Veterans Affairs Announces Ballot

Tuesday, 22 February 2005, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Anzac Day this year, 25 April 2005, marks the commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the Gallipoli Landings, the start of a campaign that lasted eight months and resulted in some 7500 New Zealand casualties, including 2721 deaths - one in four of those ... More >>

Image: Flying at First Light

Thursday, 17 February 2005, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

A rare visit from a Royal Air Force (RAF) Nimrod - the British Maritime Patrol Aircraft is in New Zealand to take part in the world's longest running submarine hunting competition. More >>

After the tsunami

Thursday, 17 February 2005, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The stench and the sight of thousands of long-dead bodies in mass graves, was not something Private Stephen Van Deursen expected to experience so early in his Army career. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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