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US Centcom Commander to Visit New Zealand
Saturday, 11 August 2012, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
General James Mattis, Commander U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) arrived in New Zealand today and will visit until 13 August. This is part of a regional tour that includes visits to other nations that contribute forces in Afghanistan - Tonga and Australia. More >>
7500sq Miles of Pumice from Underwater Volcano Located
Friday, 10 August 2012, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
An area of floating pumice 250 nautical miles in length and 30 nautical miles wide was spotted in the South Pacific ocean yesterday by a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Orion. More >>
New Zealand Soldiers Brought Home
Friday, 10 August 2012, 10:31 am | New Zealand Defence Force
It was a sombre occasion as Lance Corporals (LCPL) Pralli Durrer and Rory Malone, who were killed in Afghanistan on Saturday, arrived back in New Zealand last night. More >>
Incident in Bamyan Province Afghanistan – Release 6
Friday, 10 August 2012, 10:11 am | New Zealand Defence Force
It was a sombre occasion as Lance Corporals (LCPL) Pralli Durrer and Rory Malone, who were killed in Afghanistan on Saturday, arrived back in New Zealand tonight. More >>
Incident in Bamyan Province Afghanistan – Release 5
Wednesday, 8 August 2012, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Information about the six New Zealand Defence Force servicemen who were wounded in Afghanistan on Saturday has been released by the Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General Rhys Jones. More >>
Incident in Bamyan Province Afghanistan – Release 4
Wednesday, 8 August 2012, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Fallen soldiers Lance Corporal (LCPL) Pralli Durrer and Lance Corporal Rory Malone were farewelled with a Ramp Ceremony at Bagram Air Base on 6 August. More >>
70th Anniversary of Guadalcanal Marked
Tuesday, 7 August 2012, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The 70th anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal has been marked with a ceremony in Honiara today. More >>
NZ Army Continues to Train Despite Eruption
Tuesday, 7 August 2012, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Despite being located in the Central Plateau region at the base of Mt Ruapehu and Mt Tongariro, NZ Army personnel currently training in the Waiouru Military Training Area have not been affected by last night's sudden eruption, according to Major Pat ... More >>
Second Incident in Afghanistan – Release 1
Monday, 6 August 2012, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The NZ Defence Force today can confirm that members of the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in the village of Do Abe, came under fire from small arms and Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), last evening Afghan time. More >>
Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan Named
Monday, 6 August 2012, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force has named the two soldiers killed during an incident in the North East of Bamyan Province, Afghanistan on Saturday 4 August. More >>
Incident in Bamyan Province Afghanistan
Sunday, 5 August 2012, 11:24 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force can confirm that two personnel serving with the NZ Provincial Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan have been killed during an incident in the North East of Bamyan Province. More >>
Defence Force's Part in World’s Largest Maritime Exercise
Thursday, 2 August 2012, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Media Release 02 August 2012 NZ Defence Force Plays Its Part in World’s Largest Maritime Exercise More >>
Specialist Healthcare Contingent Deploys to Samoa
Saturday, 28 July 2012, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Media Release 28 July 2012 Specialist Healthcare Contingent Deploys to Samoa on Exercise Tropic Twilight Regular and Reserve Force NZ Defence Force personnel, along with civilian medical specialists, will deliver a range of specialist healthcare ... More >>
Defence Force Trains with Multinational Forces
Friday, 27 July 2012, 7:04 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Group personnel from the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s No. 209 (Expeditionary Support) Squadron depart for Darwin tomorrow to participate in a multi-national air combat exercise, PITCH BLACK 12. More >>
Defence Medal Now Available to All Ex-Service Personnel
Thursday, 26 July 2012, 10:56 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Applications for the New Zealand Defence Service Medal (NZDSM) have now been thrown open to all ex-Service personnel and the families of deceased ex-Service personnel. More >>
Navy Frigate Makes It to the Moon And Back
Monday, 23 July 2012, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The odometer on New Zealand’s frigate HMNZS TE KAHA has just clicked over 500,000 nautical miles – the equivalent of travelling to the moon and back. More >>
NZ Army Band: Nine Days, 15 Performances; 300,000 Fans
Monday, 23 July 2012, 11:51 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The NZ Army Band has played a grand finale at Switzerland’s Basel Tattoo 2012, lifting to more than 300,000 the number of people to have heard them perform in their nine days in Switzerland. More >>
Missile Firing Success for Royal New Zealand Navy Warship
Friday, 20 July 2012, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
“Command Approved, Sea Sparrow,” and with that the warship HMNZS TE KAHA let fly a NATO Sea Sparrow Missile in a live practice firing, achieving the successful destruction of a towed air ‘enemy’ target. More >>
Statement from Corporal Apiata
Wednesday, 18 July 2012, 10:17 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
"It has recently been reported in the media that I am seeking my release from the New Zealand Defence Force I can confirm that I am. More >>
VC Hero to Take on New Career Challenges
Wednesday, 18 July 2012, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General Rhys Jones, today announced that Corporal Willie Apiata, V.C. is to leave the Regular Force of the New Zealand Defence Force to pursue an employment opportunity in the private sector. More >>
