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RNZAF NH90s practise formation in run-up to Talisman Sabre
Monday, 29 June 2015, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s 3 Squadron have practised flying and landing the NH90 helicopters in formation at the Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area in Central Queensland in the run-up to Exercise Talisman Sabre, Australia’s largest ... More >>
NZ Defence Force Welcomes Final New Truck into Service
Thursday, 25 June 2015, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force Welcomes Final New Truck into Service The last of the 194 new Medium Heavy Operational Vehicles (MHOV) was handed over to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) in a ceremony at Trentham Military Camp today. Rheinmetall MAN ... More >>
New Zealand Frigate Seizes Heroin Worth $235m
Tuesday, 16 June 2015, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force frigate HMNZS TE KAHA has dealt drug smugglers in the Western Indian Ocean a blow, seizing almost 260 kilograms of heroin worth NZ$235 million. More >>
Onehunga Man Army’s Newest Top Gunner
Wednesday, 10 June 2015, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Newly graduated gunner Elia Fata made his friends and family proud, marching out with a top award on his New Zealand Army Recruit Course. More >>
Duke’s Salute Marks Final Fire for 2015
Monday, 8 June 2015, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force will mark the birthday of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh with a 21-gun salute at midday on Wednesday 10 June. More >>
Gun Salutes Mark Royal Milestones
Friday, 29 May 2015, 10:51 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Gun Salutes Mark Royal Milestones The New Zealand Defence Force will mark the official observance of the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with a 21-gun salute at midday next Monday 1 June, and a further 21-gun salute will be fired at midday ... More >>
Air Force Engineer Wins Top Aeronautical Prize
Tuesday, 26 May 2015, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Air Force Engineer Wins Top Aeronautical Prize The New Zealand Defence Force is pleased to congratulate Flying Officer (FGOFF) André Budel on winning the New Zealand Aeronautical Trust’s prestigious Ian Diamond Award. FGOFF Budel is an Engineering ... More >>
Kiwi Contingent Settling into Taji Task
Friday, 22 May 2015, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
2 May 2015 Kiwi Contingent Settling into Taji Task New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) trainers and supporting Force elements are now established in their base in Taji and have begun the task of training Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) in a range of military ... More >>
NZDF Conducts Urban Flying Training
Friday, 22 May 2015, 9:42 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is conducting urban flying operations training of Air Force and Army personnel from 24-28 May 2015. The training will occur in and around the Kaipara Air Weapons Range and in the Auckland Central Business District. ... More >>
Navy Firefighter Runs Flights for Cancer
Wednesday, 20 May 2015, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Despite undergoing cancer treatment Chief Petty Officer (CPOWTR) Bartus ‘Bart’ Couprie will become the first Royal New Zealand Navy firefighter to compete in the Sky Tower Stair Challenge this weekend. More >>
Anzac Tortoise tale based on family history
Thursday, 14 May 2015, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
To mark this year’s centenary of the Anzac Gallipoli landings, NZ’s official Defence Force artist, Hon. Captain Matt Gauldie, and Wellington writer Shona Riddell have created a new children's book about a time-travelling war tortoise. More >>
NZDF Building Partner Capacity Mission Personnel in Iraq
Tuesday, 12 May 2015, 11:11 am | New Zealand Defence Force
NZDF Building Partner Capacity Mission Personnel in Iraq The New Zealand Defence Force Building Partner Capacity training mission contingent is in place at Taji Military Complex in Iraq. The Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant General Tim Keating says the ... More >>
NZDF Pilots Get Their Wings
Friday, 8 May 2015, 9:10 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Five newly-qualified New Zealand Defence Force pilots celebrated a significant career milestone today, graduating at Air Force Base Ohakea and receiving their ‘Wings’ (pilot brevets). The Commanding Officer of Flying Training Wing Commander (WGCDR) ... More >>
Every Night Since 1928 The Last Post Plays
Saturday, 25 April 2015, 11:57 am | New Zealand Defence Force
As dawn broke in New Zealand on the centenary of Anzac Day a contingent of twenty New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel took part in a joint Anzac Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate memorial in Ieper, Belgium. More >>
Pukeahu Park ANZAC Day Commemoration 2015
Saturday, 25 April 2015, 10:53 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Pukeahu Park ANZAC Day Commemoration 2015 Images from New Zealand Defence Force Click for big version A bugler plays The Last Post Click for big version A View from the top of the Carillion Click for big version Faces old and young Click for big ... More >>
ANZAC Day Dawn Service Tolaga Bay
Saturday, 25 April 2015, 9:23 am | New Zealand Defence Force
ANZAC Day Dawn Service Tolaga Bay Images from the Tolaga Bay service. Courtesy of the New Zealand Defence Force. Click for big version Click for big version Click for big version Click for big version Click for big version Click for big version ... More >>
Beating Retreat Anzac Day Performance
Wednesday, 22 April 2015, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The public is invited to attend a military display called the Ceremony of Beating Retreat, which will be performed on Anzac Square at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park this Anzac Day. More >>
Chief of Defence to Attend Gallipoli Anzac Commemorations
Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 9:28 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General Tim Keating, says it’s a privilege to be attending commemorations on the Gallipoli peninsula this Saturday. More >>
Royal Gun Salute to Mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday
Friday, 17 April 2015, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Royal Gun Salute to Mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday Personnel of the 16th Field Regiment, Royal New Zealand Artillery will mark the 89th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, with a 21-gun salute at midday on 21 April at ... More >>
Legendary Gurkhas to Visit Youth On Life-Affirming Course
Thursday, 16 April 2015, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Legendary Gurkhas to Visit Youth On Life-Affirming Course Soldiers from B (Sari Bari) Company 1 Royal Gurkha Rifles (1RGR) will visit youth taking part in the Limited Service Volunteer (LSV) course in Trentham tomorrow. Personnel from 1RGR are in the ... More >>
