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NZ's Largest Tropical Exercise a Success
Friday, 11 May 2018, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand's Largest Tropical Exercise a Success The biggest New Zealand military exercise ever conducted in the South West Pacific, has showcased the New Zealand Defence Force's (NZDF) ability to conduct amphibious operations in a tropical environment, ... More >>
Army Reservists To Work in Civil Defence Exercise
Friday, 11 May 2018, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Army Reservists will gather with other emergency services on the Kapiti Coast and in Porirua this weekend to practise working together in a natural disaster. More >>
Started as friends, left as family
Thursday, 10 May 2018, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Joining the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) was a chance for Aircraftman Kafoa Hala to say thanks to his family’s adopted country. More >>
New Zealand Defence Force's Hospital on the Seas
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
For the first time, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is fully capable of performing operations and trauma care on a Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) ship, with a hospital operating theatre, intensive care unit, x-ray and ultra-sound facilities, and blood ... More >>
Defence Force Brings Dental Relief
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
In the midst of a military exercise in Vanuatu, the Royal New Zealand Dental Corps are delivering relief to villagers who have never been to a dentist before. More >>
Repatriated NZDF Personnel Returned to Families
Monday, 7 May 2018, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Repatriated NZDF Personnel Returned to Families at Ramp Ceremony Three New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel repatriated from Fiji and American Samoa have been returned to their families at a ramp ceremony at Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) ... More >>
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 >>
