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New Zealand Defence Force - Latest News [Page 38]

First Gold for NZDF at Invictus Games

Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Former Army Private Glenn Barnes collected New Zealand’s first ever Invictus Games gold medal today when he won the one-minute row event as a member of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) team at the 2016 event in Orlando, Florida. More >>

Bronze Medal in Rowing for Former Soldier at Invictus Games

Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Former soldier Faamanu “Nu” Filo Leaana rowed his way into the medals tally today as part of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) team competing at the 2016 Invictus Games held in Orlando, Florida. More >>

Navy Woman Wins Double Silver At Invictus Games

Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Royal New Zealand Navy Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Amy Baynes has won silver medals in both the women's cycling time trials and the women's criterium cycling this morning at the 2016 Invictus Games, held in Orlando, Florida. More >>

Navy Commemorates the Loss of HMS PURIRI And Crew

Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 11:45 am | New Zealand Defence Force

Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) personnel will take part in ceremonies this Saturday to mark the 75th anniversary of the sinking of HMS PURIRI, the only New Zealand naval ship lost to enemy action in New Zealand waters. More >>

NZDF Prepares For 75th Commemorations Of The Battle Of Crete

Monday, 9 May 2016, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Twenty-one members of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will represent New Zealand in multiple ceremonies for the 75th Anniversary Commemorations of the Battle of Crete. More >>

RNZAF Crew Top Performers at International Military Exercise

Wednesday, 4 May 2016, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

A C-130 Hercules crew from the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) was judged the top performing crew in a multi-national exercise held in the United States. More >>

NZDF team ace ANZAC rugby challenge

Wednesday, 4 May 2016, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Invictus Games team tested their skills against the Australian Invictus Team in a three day camp before heading to Orlando this week. More >>

NZDF Invictus Team Battle Sponsors in Wheelchair Basketball

Thursday, 28 April 2016, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Invictus Games team took on staff from key sponsors in a wheelchair basketball showdown at Devonport Naval Base yesterday. More >>

CDF Attends Conference And Anzac Day Service

Tuesday, 26 April 2016, 10:26 am | New Zealand Defence Force

The Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General (LTGEN) Tim Keating visited the United Kingdom to attend a Chiefs of Defence conference and participate in Anzac Day commemorations earlier this week. More >>

Chunuk Bair Service Attracts Capacity Crowd

Tuesday, 26 April 2016, 8:52 am | New Zealand Defence Force

The annual New Zealand Memorial Service at Chunuk Bair on the Gallipoli peninsula took place this morning [25 April] in perfect weather and in front of a capacity crowd of nearly 1,000 mostly young people. The service was conducted by New Zealand ... More >>

Dawn Service at Gallipoli Marks ‘Defining Page’

Monday, 25 April 2016, 7:55 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

In cool and showery conditions over 1,200 people attended the Dawn Service at the Anzac Commemorative Site at North Beach on the Gallipoli peninsula today, celebrating the 101st anniversary of the ANZAC landings (the 100th Anzac Day). More >>

NZDF Chaplain Honours Predecessor Killed in Action

Friday, 22 April 2016, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Dunedin-born Navy chaplain Colin Mason is relishing his role with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) contingent preparing to commemorate Anzac Day in Gallipoli. More >>

NZDF Personnel Return From Fiji Humanitarian Mission

Thursday, 21 April 2016, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Around 300 New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel returned this afternoon from a seven-week humanitarian aid operation in Fiji, where they helped deliver hundreds of tonnes of life-saving aid supplies to remote communities devastated by Cyclone ... More >>

Royal Gun Salute to Mark the Queen’s 90th Birthday

Thursday, 21 April 2016, 9:53 am | New Zealand Defence Force

Personnel from the 16th Field Regiment, Royal New Zealand Artillery will mark the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, with a 21-gun salute at midday today at Point Jerningham in Wellington. Point Jerningham is New Zealand's only permanent ... More >>

Defence Leaders Commit to Reducing Sexual Violence

Wednesday, 20 April 2016, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Over 100 of the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) most senior military and civilian leaders have committed to reducing inappropriate and unwanted sexual behaviour in our military. More >>

Navy Ships to Visit Home Ports for ANZAC Weekend

Monday, 18 April 2016, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

As part of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) 75th Anniversary and Anzac Day commemorations, seven ships will visit their affiliated home ports. More >>

Third Iraq Contingent Bound for Exercise in Australia

Friday, 15 April 2016, 11:14 am | New Zealand Defence Force

The third rotation of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel to Iraq departed from Christchurch Airport this morning for a Mission Readiness Exercise in Australia. More >>

New Pilot Training Takes Air Force into the Future

Thursday, 14 April 2016, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The new Pilot Training Capability at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea was officially opened today. More >>

Second Time at Invictus Games for Auckland Local

Thursday, 14 April 2016, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Auckland local, Petty Officer Seamanship Combat Specialist (POSCS) Tana ‘Johnny’ Pungatara is back in training and aiming for gold as a member of the 2016 New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Invictus Games team. More >>

Local Petty Officer Preparing for a Different Battle

Wednesday, 13 April 2016, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Glenfield local, Petty Officer (PO) Aaron Gibbs is aiming for gold as a member of the 2016 New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Invictus Games team. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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