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Kiwis Return From Six Month Deployment To Afghanistan
Monday, 23 April 2012, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Media are invited to attend the return on Tuesday 24 April of the nineteenth rotation of the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZPRT), who have completed a six month deployment to Afghanistan. More >>
Accident at Tekapo Military Training Area
Monday, 23 April 2012, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force is reporting an accident at the shooting range at Tekapo Military Training Area, in South Canterbury. More >>
ANZAC Spirit Alive in Gallipoli
Monday, 23 April 2012, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The spirit of the ANZACs was demonstrated recently when the New Zealand Defence Force contingent in Gallipoli made a visit to Shrapnel Valley Cemetery on the Gallipoli Peninsula. More >>
Wearing Medals With Pride on ANZAC Day
Sunday, 22 April 2012, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force is pleased that so many members of the public will join them wearing medals on Anzac Day and have provided some guidance about how medals can be worn with pride. More >>
Defence Personnel Support Poppy Day
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Volunteers from the New Zealand Defence Force, including Veterans’ Affairs New Zealand, Ministry of Defence, will be joined by United States Marines, collecting on the streets of Wellington for the 90th anniversary of the Poppy Day Appeal. More >>
ANZAC Affair for NZ Army Band
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
It will be a truly Anzac affair when the NZ Army band performs with the Australian Army band at Gallipoli on Anzac Day. Army band member Lance Corporal Mike Chesnutt is one of eight members of the NZ Army band that will represent New Zealand at the ... More >>
Gisborne Farewells HMNZS Resolution
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
As the Officers and Ratings of HMNZS RESOLUTION parade through the streets of Gisborne this Saturday [subs: 21 April] for the final time, it will be with pride and a tinge of sadness as they return their Home Port Charter. More >>
Neither Rain Nor Sleet Nor Snow Will Stop… the NH90
Friday, 13 April 2012, 8:35 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The introduction into service of the new NH90 helicopter is going very well the Chief of Defence Force has confirmed. More >>
Statement on Behalf of Corporal Hughes’ Family
Sunday, 8 April 2012, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force is releasing this statement on behalf of the family of Corporal Douglas Charles Hughes, the New Zealand soldier who was killed in Afghanistan on 3 April 2012 More >>
Fallen Soldier Arrives Home
Sunday, 8 April 2012, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
It was a sombre occasion as Corporal (CPL) Douglas Hughes, who died tragically in Afghanistan earlier this week, completed his journey home when he arrived back in New Zealand late last night. More >>
Corporal Hughes Begins Journey Home
Thursday, 5 April 2012, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Corporal (CPL) Douglas Hughes will begin his journey home later today, escorted by two of his comrades from the NZ Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZPRT). More >>
Afghanistan Vehicle Accident Investigation Completed
Thursday, 5 April 2012, 10:58 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The NZ Defence Force has completed its investigation into the death of Private Kirifi Mila who was killed when the vehicle he was travelling in rolled off the road down a steep bank in the North East of Bamyan, Afghanistan, on 15 February 2011. Private ... More >>
Government Agencies Come Together To Address Ied Threat
Thursday, 5 April 2012, 10:51 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The first New Zealand multi-agency conference on Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED), hosted by the NZ Defence Force, has been a notable success. More >>
Employer Support for Reserves Rewarded
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The support shown by Blackhead Quarries for their employees Warrant Officer Gerry Costello and Sergeant Dan Bristow has earned the company the Territorial Forces Employer Support Council (TFESC) National Employer of the Year Award. More >>
Government Agencies Come Together To Address IED Threat
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The first New Zealand multi-agency conference on Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED), hosted by the NZ Defence Force, has been a notable success. More >>
Red Checkers Tour Finale — Warbirds Over Wanaka
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Air Force Red Checkers will perform their popular aerobatic displays at Warbirds over Wanaka during Easter. This display will mark the end of their national tour to celebrate 75 years of the RNZAF. More >>
NZ Soldier Dies in Afghanistan – Release 3
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force soldier who died in Afghanistan yesterday has been named as Corporal Douglas Hughes, aged 26. Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant General Rhys Jones confirmed the soldier died yesterday and an investigation is underway ... More >>
NZ Soldier Dies in Afghanistan – Release 1
Tuesday, 3 April 2012, 7:45 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A New Zealand Defence Force soldier serving with the NZ Provincial Reconstruction Team has died in an incident in Afghanistan today. More >>
Independent Advisers Strengthen Defence Capability Board
Tuesday, 3 April 2012, 11:35 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The Secretary of Defence John McKinnon and Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General Rhys Jones, today announced the appointment of Dr Kevin Thompson and Mr Bruce McLean as independent advisers to the Board. More >>
Te Kaha Survives Attack on Bridge, Passes Key Evaluation
Monday, 2 April 2012, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
HMNZS TE KAHA has successfully completed a six-week trial of her battle prowess with an intense 24 hours in the Indian Ocean near Perth that included the crew having to rig makeshift controls after her bridge was “destroyed" in a mock "missile ... More >>
