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Changes at the top
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 10:49 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Changes at the top Air Vice-Marshal Kevin Short, Air Commodore Mike Yardley and Brigadier Tim Gall will be taking on new senior roles in the New Zealand Defence Force. Air Vice-Marshal (AVM) Short moves to Vice Chief of Defence Force and Brigadier Tim Gall ... More >>
Naval Base Throws Open the Doors
Monday, 24 March 2014, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
This weekend offers the opportunity to experience the life of a sailor in the Royal New Zealand Navy, as the Devonport Naval Base hosts its first open day since 2010. Five ships will be open to the public for tours, with HMNZS MANAWANUI anchored off ... More >>
NZ Defence Force Proud to Be Ranked First in Diversity Study
Friday, 21 February 2014, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Netherlands think tank the Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) has ranked New Zealand number one for their integration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender service members in armed forces ( http://www.hcss.nl/news/lgbt-military-index/873/ ... More >>
Air Force Hercules Exercise Over The Manawatu And Rangitikei
Tuesday, 18 February 2014, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
18 February 2014 The Royal New Zealand Air Force's (RNZAF) No. 40 Squadron will conduct tactical airlift and airdrop training over the period 17-24 February 2014 based out of RNZAF Base Ohakea. The two C-130H Hercules aircraft and 42 personnel ... More >>
Defence Force to Celebrate Art Deco!
Tuesday, 18 February 2014, 11:08 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The Navy’s patrol vessel HMNZS HAWEA, three Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) aircraft, the Napier-based Army Reserve unit and the Band of the Royal New Zealand Navy, are coming together to help Napier celebrate its Art Deco heritage 19-23 February. More >>
NZDF Building on Good Progress in Gender Equity
Thursday, 13 February 2014, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A new report on military women in the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has found that while New Zealand compares well with other forces, continued improvement is needed in the way the Defence Force attracts and retains the people it needs to succeed ... More >>
Major Honour for NZ Defence Chief Lieutenant Gen. Rhys Jones
Tuesday, 31 December 2013, 10:45 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The Chief of Defence Force (CDF), Lieutenant General (LT GEN) Rhys Jones has been awarded a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) in this year’s New Years Honours. More >>
Defence Personnel Named in New Year’s Honours - Citations
Tuesday, 31 December 2013, 10:39 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Two New Zealand Defence Force personnel will be among those named in the 2014 New Year’s Honours for distinguished service. More >>
Sword of Honour Graduate Bound For Chile
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Sword of Honour recipient Sanjay Prakash will leave on a naval exchange to Chile early next year armed with enough Spanish phrases “to get by”. Minister of Defence Hon Jonathan Coleman presented the Sword of Honour to Sub Lieutenant (SLT) Prakash ... More >>
Gallipoli 2015 Tour Offers
Wednesday, 18 December 2013, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Over the last two weeks a travel company has been promoting tours to Gallipoli and the Anzac Day commemorations in 2015. They were guaranteeing places at the 2015 Gallipoli Anzac Day commemorations regardless of whether their clients had entered the official ... More >>
Te Mana Begins Counter-Piracy Operations
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS TE MANA has arrived off the coast of Somalia to conduct counter-piracy operations as part of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) Combined Task Force 151 (CTF-151). More >>
Kiwis Make Contribution to Operation Render Safe
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Members of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Operational Diving Team have made a significant contribution to the Royal Australian Navy-led multi-national task force conducting Operation Render Safe in the Solomon Islands. More >>
NZDF Humanitarian Contingent Returns from the Philippines
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The 24-member New Zealand Defence Force contingent deployed to support the international humanitarian aid operation in the Philippines will return to New Zealand this evening. More >>
NZDF Humanitarian Contingent Returns From the Philippines
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
4 December 2013 NZDF Humanitarian Contingent Returns From the Philippines The 24-member New Zealand Defence Force contingent deployed to support the international humanitarian aid operation in the Philippines will return to New Zealand this evening. The contingent, ... More >>
Aucklander Pilots Air Force Mercy Flights in the Philippines
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
It was a case of love at first flight for Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) pilot Squadron Leader James Anderson. More >>
Kermadecs on Show at Navy Museum
Friday, 29 November 2013, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Artist Robin White with Her Artwork Influenced by Her Trip to the Kermadecs in 2011 More >>
Images: Military Exercise a Success for NZ Defence Force
Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The largest ever international amphibious military exercise hosted by New Zealand has left military leaders confident of meeting future targets set by the Government. More >>
Kermadec Exhibition to Open This Week at Navy Museum
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A group of artists who voyaged with the Royal New Zealand Navy’s ship HMNZS OTAGO to the Kermadec region two and a half years ago are bringing works inspired by the experience to the Navy Museum at Torpedo Bay, Devonport. More >>
Navy to Conduct Surveillance in Southern Ocean
Monday, 25 November 2013, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Navy will maintain a presence in the Southern Ocean this summer, deploying a ship into the furthest reaches of New Zealand’s realm. More >>
NZDF: International Speakers to Discuss Diversity
Monday, 25 November 2013, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A senior US military officer is set to present at a groundbreaking conference celebrating diversity within large and complex organisations. Brigadier General (BRIG) Tammy Smith, Director, Human Capital Core Enterprise for the United States Army Reserve, ... More >>
