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Repatriation of Navy Engineer in American Samoa
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
NZDF Begins Repatriation of Navy Engineer in American Samoa The repatriation of a Royal New Zealand Navy engineer has begun in American Samoa today, following a graveside blessing ceremony at Satala Cemetery in Pago Pago. Engineering Mechanic ... More >>
NZDF To Begin Repatriation of Navy Engineer
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
NZDF To Begin Repatriation of Navy Engineer in American Samoa The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will begin repatriating a Royal New Zealand Navy engineer from American Samoa, following a graveside blessing ceremony at Satala Cemetery in Pago Pago on ... More >>
Helping to Build Fitter, Healthier Pacific Forces
Monday, 30 April 2018, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A contingent of five New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and one Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel have deployed to Suva, Fiji, to conduct a four-week physical training instructors course for students from several South West Pacific countries. More >>
Military Teams Battle for Catering Supremacy
Friday, 6 April 2018, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Things will be heating up in the kitchen at the Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) Devonport Naval Base next week as New Zealand and American military catering teams showcase their skills in a prestigious catering competition. The teams will be from ... More >>
NZDF Dental Outreach Revives Tuhoe Smiles
Thursday, 15 March 2018, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Residents of a small Bay of Plenty town credit the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) for helping reverse a generation of dental health neglect after about 550 adults were provided dental treatment as part of a two-week exercise. More >>
See your Navy at work in Devonport
Thursday, 8 March 2018, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A rare opportunity for the public to visit the Devonport Naval Base takes place on Saturday, 24 March, when the Base will hold a free Open Day from 10am to 4pm. The Open Day allows the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) to demonstrate how its ships ... More >>
South Auckland Man One of NZDF’s Ice-Road Truckers
Wednesday, 31 January 2018, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Private Takurua Pou is one of 22 New Zealand Defence Force drivers sent to Antarctica in early January to help offload about 3000 tonnes of supplies for scientists working in the world’s most important natural laboratory. More >>
NZDF Finds Survivors From Missing Kiribati Ferry
Sunday, 28 January 2018, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has found seven survivors from a ferry with 50 people on board that was reported missing in Kiribati a week ago. More >>
Navy Boxer Aiming for Commonwealth Games Spot
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Tasmyn Benny, one of New Zealand’s top 10 boxers, plans to fit her international boxing contests around her new career with the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). More >>
Final Harbour Entry with Pennant Flying for Endeavour
Thursday, 23 November 2017, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Final Harbour Entry with Pennant Flying 23 November 2017 The Royal New Zealand Navy’s 30 year old tanker support ship, HMNZS Endeavour is about to be retired and enters the Waitemata Harbour for her final time on Friday 1 December. More >>
Summer of Surveillance at Kaipara Bombing Range
Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Regular surveillance operations will help ensure the public stays out of the closed access area that forms the Kaipara Air Weapons Range (KAWR) this summer. More >>
Charter Parade Cements Military Ties with Papakura
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 10:33 am | New Zealand Defence Force
With drums beating, bands playing, colours displayed and swords drawn, 16th Field Regiment, Royal New Zealand Artillery will receive a new Charter on November 18th from the Papakura Local Board. More >>
Strong Public Support for NZDF’s Largest Military Exercise
Monday, 30 October 2017, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
About 150 volunteers took part as role-players last weekend in Exercise Southern Katipo, reflecting the strong public support for the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) largest military exercise. More >>
Auckland Navy Officer Has Special Connection to Passchendae
Wednesday, 11 October 2017, 10:18 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Royal New Zealand Navy Warrant Officer Te Kani Te Wiata has a special connection to the First World War Battle of Passchendaele. More >>
NZDF Vocalist Prepares for Emotional Passchendaele Centenary
Tuesday, 10 October 2017, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Able Musician Rebecca Nelson has performed at a number of events marking important milestones in New Zealand’s First World War contribution, but the Passchendaele centenary commemoration will be the one that will leave the most lasting impact on ... More >>
Wellington Signaller Wins NZDF Reservist of Year Title
Wednesday, 4 October 2017, 11:49 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Wellington Signaller Wins NZDF Reservist of Year Title New Zealand Army Signaller Caleb Butcher, of Wellington, has overcome his rivals and added naval challenges to win the New Zealand Defence Force Reservist of the Year title. He competed against ... More >>
NZDF Estate & Infrastructure Alliance Partner Procurement
Thursday, 7 September 2017, 10:01 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The NZDF wishes to advise that subsequent to the initial market engagement in December 2016, and the market briefing statement issued on 1 June 2017, we have commenced the planning required to prepare for an Estate Alliance partnership model. This planning ... More >>
Wellingtonian Serving in Korea
Wednesday, 19 July 2017, 10:31 am | New Zealand Defence Force
How do you communicate across the border to North Korea? More >>
NZDF Joining War-Fighting Exercise in Australia
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 10:38 am | New Zealand Defence Force
More than 700 New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel, two NH90 helicopters, a Combined Arms Task Group and HMNZS Canterbury are about to take to the sea, air and land as part of an international war-fighting exercise in Australia. Talisman ... More >>
NZDF Searches for NZ Yacht in Distress Off Fiji
Friday, 23 June 2017, 9:46 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is helping search for a New Zealand-owned yacht with four people on board that activated its emergency beacon at dawn approximately 425 kilometres southeast of the Fijian capital of Suva. More >>
