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New Zealand Defence Force - Latest News [Page 48]
New Warrant Officer of Air Force Appointed
Wednesday, 28 May 2014, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
W/O Harwood is the newly appointed Warrant Officer of the Royal New Zealand Air Force . More >>
RNZAF Orion Patrols Pacific Islands’ EEZs
Friday, 23 May 2014, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A P-3K2 Orion aircraft from The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) Airborne Surveillance and Response Force (No 5 Squadron at Base Auckland in Whenuapai) took part in an international maritime operation based in Samoa this week. More >>
Flying to New Heights in Navy Seasprite Helicopter
Tuesday, 20 May 2014, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
SLT Williams in front of a CT-4 Airtrainer Sub Lieutenant Sam Williams, 28, has dreamed of being a helicopter pilot in the Royal New Zealand Navy since he was six years old. His dream is becoming a reality as he gets ready to embark on the second ... More >>
Cassino Veterans Meet Prince
Monday, 19 May 2014, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Kiwi war veterans were delighted to meet His Royal Highness Prince Harry at a commemoration service in Cassino yesterday, where he thanked them for their efforts during the Italian Campaign of World War II. More >>
Friday Fish And Ships Enjoyed in Wellington
Friday, 16 May 2014, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) supported the Wellington City Mission today with the ‘Fish and Ships’ event, a fish and chip lunch onboard HMNZS CANTERBURY berthed at Queens Wharf, Wellington. More >>
Fish And Ships Fundraising Lunch Onboard Hmnzs Canterbury
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Navy will support the Wellington City Mission on Friday 16 May at the ‘Fish and Ships’ event, a fish and chip lunch onboard HMNZS CANTERBURY berthed at Queens Wharf, Wellington. The 300 guests will enjoy a fish and chip lunch ... More >>
Veterans Depart for Cassino Commemoration
Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 11:52 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Thirty eight war veterans left New Zealand this morning (13 May) to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the battles of Cassino in Italy. The veterans are all in their nineties and are accompanied by a medical support team from the New Zealand Defence ... More >>
Army Tests Itself to Ensure Readiness
Friday, 9 May 2014, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
With all guns blazing the New Zealand Army has embarked on one of its biggest exercises of the year at Waiouru Military Camp. Exercise Alam Halfa involves artillery, gunnery and engineers plus combat support units to train jointly with the Royal New Zealand ... More >>
Change of Command for Air Force
Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Air Vice-Marshal Peter Stockwell (left) hands over the role of Chief of Air Force to Air Vice-Marshal Mike Yardley today at RNZAF Base Auckland. More >>
Navy Band Celebrates 200 Years of Sax
Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Navy Band celebrates 200 years since the birth of the saxophone’s inventor, with a concert at Holy Trinity Cathedral in May. More >>
New Zealand Defence Force Ready For Anzac Day 2014
Thursday, 24 April 2014, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Friday 25 April marks the 99th anniversary of the ANZAC Cove landings in the First World War, and the New Zealand Defence Force will be present at over 270 commemorative events across New Zealand, and around the globe. Highlights include: The 41 strong ... More >>
NZDF-Supported Anzac Day Commemorations in France, Belgium
Tuesday, 22 April 2014, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will be increasing its support for official and locally-run Anzac Day commemorations in France and Belgium this year with a 10 person contingent, including a Māori cultural element, from New Zealand as well ... More >>
Swept Away by the Sea
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Blair Milligan, 18, is one of the newest graduates from the Royal New Zealand Navy, celebrating the completion of the naval Basic Common Training Course (BCT) today in front of his proud family. More >>
TFESC National Employer of the Year Awards Announced
Thursday, 10 April 2014, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
TFESC National Employer of the Year Awards Announced The Territorial Force Employer Support Council (TFESC) Employer of the Year awards were announced last night at a formal ceremony held at Parliament. More >>
Kiwi Aircrew at Work Over the Cold Waters of Scotland
Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
An RNZAF P-3K2 Orion and crew from No. 5 Squadron are now in Scotland, taking part in a major multi-national exercise. Some of the Kiwi crew on this exercise were involved in the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. Squadron Leader Marcus ... More >>
NZDF Has New Vice-Chief
Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 11:57 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Air Vice-Marshal (AVM) Kevin Short has taken up the position of Vice-Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). AVM Short, previously Commander Joint Forces New Zealand, joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) in 1976. More >>
Navy Medic Named NZ Defence Force Person of the Year
Thursday, 3 April 2014, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The courage, commitment, comradeship and integrity shown by Chief Petty Officer Medic (CPOMEDIC) Andrew Findlay-Clarke, of Whangarei, earned him the title of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Person of the Year 2013. More >>
Kiwis Fly – in Navy Helicopter
Thursday, 3 April 2014, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A Royal New Zealand Navy helicopter provided vital assistance to the Department of Conservation, flying nine kiwi from the Coromandel Peninsula to Motutapu Island in the Hauraki Gulf yesterday. More >>
Invercargill Man in Search for Missing Flight MH370
Thursday, 3 April 2014, 9:17 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Air Force operational pilot Flight Lieutenant (FLTLT) Dave Smith is one of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-3K2 Orion crew searching for missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 in a remote area of the southern Indian Ocean. Born and raised in Invercargill, ... More >>
A Change in Command
Monday, 31 March 2014, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Today Major General (MAJGEN) Tim Gall became the Commander Joint Forces New Zealand. At a change of command parade held at Trentham MAJGEN Gall was promoted to his new rank and took command of Headquarters Joint Forces New Zealand (HQ JFNZ). More >>
