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Sailor Shows Support through Sport
Friday, 22 March 2013, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A large-scale auction of sporting memorabilia is Navy sailor Warrant Officer (WO) Mick O’Carroll’s way of raising money on behalf of the NZ Fallen Heroes Trust. More >>
Officer Charged in Relation to ANZAC Day Crash
Monday, 4 March 2013, 6:45 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Following an investigation into events surrounding the tragic Iroquois crash at Pukerua Bay on Anzac Day 2010, an RNZAF officer has been charged with committing a Service offence under the Armed Forces Discipline Act 1971. More >>
RNZAF Band to perform in Nelson, Westport, Greymouth, Wigram
Monday, 4 February 2013, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The 60-piece Royal New Zealand Air Force Band will be in full swing touring Nelson, the West Coast, and Wigram, from February 20th, with support from vocalist Stephanie Paris. More >>
Middle Earth Comes to Afghanistan This Christmas
Thursday, 20 December 2012, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The recently released adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the Grey, and Gollum will entertain NZ Defence Force personnel serving in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan this Christmas. More >>
NZ UN Observer Detained And Released in Syria
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A New Zealand Army officer serving as a United Nations Military Observer was detained and released by armed men in Syria on Monday 10 December. More >>
Armistice Day Observed with Commemorative Service
Friday, 9 November 2012, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A Commemorative Service to observe the 94th anniversary of the Signing of the Armistice will be held at the National War Memorial in Wellington on Sunday. More >>
Navy Follows in Captain Cook’s Wake
Friday, 9 November 2012, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS ROTOITI followed in the footsteps of Captain James Cook earlier this week when they moored in Pickersgill Harbour, Dusky Sound, Fiordland. More >>
NZ Defence Force’s Amphibious Capability Tested
Friday, 9 November 2012, 11:26 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Navy, Army and Air Force have converged on various Auckland locations this week as part of Exercise Pae Tata. More >>
NZ Defence Force's First Explosive Detection Dogs Graduate
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A new developing NZ Defence Force capability will see explosive detection dog teams broaden existing force protection measures, providing support to overseas operations, exercises and taskings in New Zealand. More >>
NZ signs a significant agreement with the US
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 10:57 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General Rhys Jones, and US Pacific Commander, Admiral Samuel J. Locklear III, signed an important logistics agreement in Sydney yesterday which will provide significant benefits for both countries. More >>
Pacific War Veterans Sought for 70th Anniversary
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 10:45 am | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Second World War veterans who served in the Pacific are invited to register expressions of interest in attending 70th anniversary commemorations of the War in the Pacific, in Noumea, New Caledonia, in April 2013. More >>
NZ, China and Australia Link for Disaster Response Planning
Sunday, 28 October 2012, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
For the first time NZ Defence Force health personnel are joining their counterparts from the People's Liberation Army China and the Australian Defence Force to build linkages around humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. More >>
Singapore Navy Frigate Here for the First Time
Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal Singaporean Navy Frigate STALWART was here training with Royal NZ Navy Ships TE KAHA and ENDEAVOUR in Devonport for Exercise Lion Zeal this month. The Singaporean Navy were welcomed by a powhiri at the Navy Marae in Devonport. More >>
North African Veterans Attend Commemorations in Egypt
Sunday, 21 October 2012, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand veterans of the North African campaign have attended commemorations in Egypt to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein. More >>
North African Veterans Remembered
Friday, 19 October 2012, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Commemorations to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein will take place at the National War Memorial in Wellington on Tuesday. More >>
Defence Force’s Antarctic Season Gets Underway
Friday, 19 October 2012, 10:48 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The NZ Defence Force support to Antarctica New Zealand and the US Antarctic Programme for the 2012/13 season is underway. Around 200 Defence Force personnel in total will support the mission at various stages this season. More >>
Mangawhai Student Leads Team to Victory
Wednesday, 17 October 2012, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Mangawhai local, Cadet Warrant Officer Class Two (CDTWO2), Tahlia Howard with her team from Mangawhai Cadet Unit competed in closely fought battles against 12 other units from Opotiki to Kerikeri to win first place, at the annual Northern Area Skills ... More >>
Daughter Stoked with Medal for Dad
Wednesday, 17 October 2012, 10:16 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Palmerston North resident Brenda Chapman was proud to accept the New Zealand Defence Service Medal (NZDSM) on behalf of her late father Leading Stoker Roy Dickey at a special ceremony at Defence House on Monday. More >>
Old Comrades Show Support at Medals Presentation
Tuesday, 16 October 2012, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The comradeship among members of the military was evident when Mrs Harriet Fowler, of Johnsonville, accepted the New Zealand Defence Service Medal (NZDSM) on behalf of her late brother Trooper Adrian (Charlie) Thomas at a special ceremony in Wellington ... More >>
Hawker Pacific Signs Air Force Aircraft Contract
Tuesday, 16 October 2012, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force signed a contract today with Hawker Pacific New Zealand for the supply and maintenance support of four King Air B200 aircraft. "The King Air B200 is a high performance turboprop aircraft that has proven itself to Defence ... More >>
