New Zealand Defence Force - Latest News [Page 128]
Air Force Welcomes First Boeing 757
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Air Force takes an important step toward a modern air transport capability with the arrival of the first of two Boeing 757 aircraft at Wellington on Wednesday May 7 at 11:30am. More >>
Air Vice-Marshal John Hamilton, Chief of Air Force
Monday, 5 May 2003, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
“An Air Force Orion and its support crew will leave Whenuapai on 11 May to contribute to the multinational Operation Enduring Freedom by undertaking Maritime Interdiction Operations in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. The aircrew and maintenance staff ... More >>
Seasprite Court Of Inquiry: Summary Of Findings
Friday, 2 May 2003, 12:00 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The Court of Inquiry for the accident involving a Royal New Zealand Navy Seasprite Helicopter on board HMNZS Te Mana during First of Class Flight Trials (FOCFT) has been completed. The trials involve determining the safe operating limits of ship’s ... More >>
Anzac Day Commemorated In Bougainville
Saturday, 26 April 2003, 7:29 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand and Australian Defence Force personnel serving as part of the Peace Monitoring Group, called Operation BEL ISI, on the island of Bougainville marked ANZAC Day 2003 with a morning commemorative service at their Loloho base camp. Shortly after the ... More >>
Defence Chief Welcomes New Structure
Wednesday, 26 March 2003, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Chief of the Defence Force, Air Marshal Bruce Ferguson, today welcomed the findings of the review into accountabilities and structural arrangements between the Ministry of Defence and the New Zealand Defence Force. More >>
Twelve NZ Defence Personnel Safe in Cyprus
Wednesday, 19 March 2003, 9:29 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The 12 New Zealand Defence Force personnel attached to the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) in Iraq are safe in Cyprus, the Chief of Defence Force, Air Marshal Bruce Ferguson, confirmed this morning. More >>
Scoop Images: The View From The Deck In Big Blue
Thursday, 13 March 2003, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A composite image taken from the FV San Aotea II to show what a New Zealand Air Force Orion Flylover looks like from the other end! More >>
NZDF Images : Fishing Vessel in Ross Sea
Monday, 10 March 2003, 11:23 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Five images of the NZ registered fishing vessel GUDNI OLAFSSON photographed in the Ross Sea Friday March 7 from an Air Force Orion during a routine surveillance patrol of NZ's southern most fishery. More >>
Cyclone Ami Damage Assessment Pictures From Fiji
Thursday, 16 January 2003, 9:15 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Images captured from the RNZAF P-3 Flight to Fiji of the Cyclone Damage More >>
Solomon Islands Aerial Photographs (Big Images)
Tuesday, 14 January 2003, 10:15 am | New Zealand Defence Force
A selection of photographs taken by Sergeant Andy Hall, RAAF, showing some of the scenes of Tikopia and Anuta islands in the Temotu Province of the Solomon Islands. These photos were taken in the immediate aftermath of Cyclone Zoe. More >>
When the boat comes in
Friday, 10 January 2003, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The ‘boat comes in’ today at Centre Port, Wellington bringing with it all the equipment and vehicles returning from the NZDF’s three year deployment to East Timor. The UN Chartered MV ‘Clipper Chepstow’ is expected to dock this morning after departing ... More >>
Images: Te Kaha Sails For Enduring Freedom
Wednesday, 27 November 2002, 10:26 am | New Zealand Defence Force
HMNZS Te Kaha sailed from Stirling, Western Australia yesterday and after completing final specific-to-mission training for its role in Operation Enduring Freedom. The Ship’s Company have been honing their force-protection and boarding skills in preparation ... More >>
HMNZS Te Kaha Sails For Enduring Freedom
Wednesday, 27 November 2002, 10:13 am | New Zealand Defence Force
HMNZS Te Kaha sailed from Stirling, Western Australia yesterday and after completing final specific-to-mission training for its role in Operation Enduring Freedom. The Ship’s Company have been honing their force-protection and boarding skills in preparation ... More >>
ANZAC Frigate Sails For Arabian Gulf
Monday, 25 November 2002, 9:50 am | New Zealand Defence Force
HMNZS Te Kaha sails from Stirling, Western Australia on Tuesday November 26 at 3.00pm (NZDT) to undertake its mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The frigate will take part in Maritime Interdiction Operations in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf ... More >>
NZDF Images: NZ Army Leaves East Timor (1)
Monday, 18 November 2002, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Captioned images from the NZ Defence Force showing the handing over ceremony at Suai, East Timor for the departure of the NZ Battalion which has served there since late 1999. See also the next story for more images. More >>
NZDF Images: NZ Army Leaves East Timor (2)
Monday, 18 November 2002, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Captioned images from the NZ Defence Force showing the handing over ceremony at Suai, East Timor for the departure of the NZ Battalion which has served there since late 1999. See also the previous story for more images. More >>
NZDF personnel depart for Iraq
Thursday, 14 November 2002, 11:07 am | New Zealand Defence Force
NZDF personnel who will be part of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) will depart for Iraq this weekend. More >>
NZDF personnel return from East Timor
Tuesday, 5 November 2002, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) troops serving in East Timor will soon start coming home after completing a job well done. The 700 personnel coming home have served the final deployment in a 3-year long mission that has spanned six Army Battalions ... More >>
NZ Soldiers Injured In Afghanistan
Thursday, 24 October 2002, 9:25 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Air Marshal Bruce Ferguson, Chief of Defence Force, stated today that three members of the NZ SAS contingent serving in Afghanistan were wounded yesterday when the vehicle in which they were patrolling ran over a landmine and was destroyed. More >>
Images: NZ Air Force Assists With Bali Medivac
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Images taken by Corporal Steve Rodwell, Air Movements, RNZAF as part of the operation in Bali. More >>
