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Dead Soldiers To Begin Journey Home

Tuesday, 21 August 2012, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Fallen soldiers Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris will be farewelled in a ramp ceremony at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan this evening. More >>

Specialist Healthcare Exercise In Samoa A Huge Success

Tuesday, 21 August 2012, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Approximately 2,700 Samoans have benefited from a range of healthcare services delivered by the NZ Defence Force as part of Exercise Tropic Twilight, a three-week humanitarian aid and disaster relief exercise. More >>

Statements from families of soldiers killed in Bamyan

Tuesday, 21 August 2012, 11:52 am | New Zealand Defence Force

21 August 2012 IED INCIDENT IN BAMYAN PROVINCE AFGHANISTAN – RELEASE 3 The New Zealand Defence Force has released the following statements on behalf of the families of Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris ... More >>

Defence Force Names Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan

Monday, 20 August 2012, 11:49 am | New Zealand Defence Force

The New Zealand Defence Force has named the three soldiers killed during an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) incident in the North East of Bamyan Province, Afghanistan on Sunday 19 August. More >>

IED Incident in Bamyan Province Afghanistan

Monday, 20 August 2012, 9:24 am | New Zealand Defence Force

The New Zealand Defence Force can confirm that three personnel serving with the NZ Provincial Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan have been killed following an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) incident in the North East of Bamyan Province. More >>

Viet Nam War Remembered

Friday, 17 August 2012, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

A wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the Viet Nam War will be held tomorrow, the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, at the National War Memorial and Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. More >>

Navy Successfully Completes South Pacific Patrol

Tuesday, 14 August 2012, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The Royal New Zealand Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel HMNZS OTAGO has successfully completed an extended deployment in the South Pacific, supporting a number of Government Agencies. More >>

New Home for Army Museum’s Medal Collection

Tuesday, 14 August 2012, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The National Army Museum’s new interactive Medal Repository, displaying over 10,000 medals, will be formally opened by the Minister of Defence, Dr Jonathan Coleman on Thursday 16th August. More >>

Statement on Behalf of Major Craig Wilson

Monday, 13 August 2012, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Media Release 13 August 2012 Statement Issued by the New Zealand Defence Force on Behalf of Major Craig Wilson, NZGD. More >>

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 >>