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New Zealand Defence Force - Latest News [Page 58]

Air Force Red Checkers To Fly Over Dunedin

Monday, 2 April 2012, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The Air Force Red Checkers team will perform an aerobatic display over Dunedin on Wednesday 4 April as part its national tour to celebrate 75 years of the RNZAF. More >>

Send an ANZAC Message to Our Kiwi Forces

Sunday, 1 April 2012, 9:58 am | New Zealand Defence Force

Hearing from your family and friends on significant days and holidays is something most New Zealanders take for granted. But for Defence Force personnel serving overseas contact from home on Christmas Day and Anzac Day is especially important. More >>

NZSAS Soldier’s Bravery to Be Recognised Posthumously

Saturday, 31 March 2012, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

During the presentation of the NZ Memorial Cross to the family of Lance Corporal Leon Smith, the Prime Minister today announced that he would also become the latest recipient of the Charles Upham Award for Bravery. More >>

Memorial Crosses Presented to Slain Soldiers’ Families

Saturday, 31 March 2012, 6:37 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The families of two NZSAS soldiers tragically killed in Afghanistan last year were presented with the New Zealand Memorial Cross by Prime Minister John Key today. More >>

Air Force Air Show - Update

Saturday, 31 March 2012, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

People that held tickets for the RNZAF 75th Anniversary Air Show, 31 March but were unable to enter the Air Show will be refunded the ticket price. More >>

Parade and Commemorative Service Mark RNZAF 75th Anniversary

Friday, 30 March 2012, 11:24 am | New Zealand Defence Force

Ceremonial flags and band music will be the order of the day next Tuesday when the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) parades through the streets of Wellington to celebrate the RNZAF’s 75th Anniversary, which falls on Sunday 1 April 2012. More >>

Fighter Jets & Vintage Aircraft Make For Wonderful Air Show

Friday, 30 March 2012, 11:19 am | New Zealand Defence Force

It will be a spectacular show to mark 75 years of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) tomorrow with aircraft from five international Air Forces taking to the skies. More >>

First NZ Trained Bamyan Response Platoon Graduates

Friday, 30 March 2012, 11:14 am | New Zealand Defence Force

The NZ Defence Force has helped local security forces in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan, take another step in their capacity building with the graduation of their first National Police Provincial Quick Response Force (PQRF) platoon. More >>

Air Force Red Checkers To Fly Over Wellington

Thursday, 29 March 2012, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The Air Force Red Checkers team will perform an aerobatic display over Wellington Harbour on Monday 2 April as part its national tour to celebrate 75 years of the RNZAF. More >>

“Bon Voyage Wellington” - Last Visit From HMNZS Resolution

Wednesday, 28 March 2012, 10:48 am | New Zealand Defence Force

This Saturday will be the last chance for Wellington locals to tour HMNZS RESOLUTION, the Navy’s principal survey and research ship, before she is decommissioned next month. More >>

Three NZDF Bands To Provide Military Music

Wednesday, 28 March 2012, 9:18 am | New Zealand Defence Force

The New Zealand Defence Force announced today its decision to fund three military bands to provide musical support at ceremonial events around the country. More >>

Kiwis Depart For Solomons Deployment

Monday, 26 March 2012, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Kiwis Depart For Solomons Deployment Media are invited to attend the farewell on Wednesday 28 March of the fifteenth rotation of NZ Defence Force personnel to depart for a four month deployment to the Solomon Islands, supporting the Regional Assistance ... More >>

“Open Ship” – HMNZS Resolution On Her Last Visit to Timaru

Friday, 23 March 2012, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

HMNZS RESOLUTION will be berthed for the last time at Timaru harbour this weekend. Members of the public will be able to tour the Navy’s principal survey and research Ship on Sunday before she is decommissioned in April of this year. More >>

Air Force Red Checkers to Fly Over Rotorua

Thursday, 22 March 2012, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The Air Force Red Checkers team will perform an aerobatic display over Rotorua on Monday 26 March as part of its national tour to celebrate 75 years the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Rotorua was an important training ground RNZAF during WWII. More >>

Air Force Red Checkers To Fly Over Mt Maunganui

Wednesday, 21 March 2012, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The Air Force Red Checkers team will perform an aerobatic display over Mt Maunganui on Sunday 25 March as part its national tour to celebrate 75 years the RNZAF. Tauranga was an important area for the RNZAF during WWII. More >>

Air Force Red Checkers to Fly Over Auckland Waterfront

Wednesday, 21 March 2012, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The Air Force Red Checkers team will perform an aerobatic display over the Auckland Waterfront on Sunday 25 March as part of its national tour to celebrate 75 years the RNZAF. More >>

Auckland Hosts International Aircraft

Wednesday, 21 March 2012, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Media are invited to attend a media day for Exercise KIWIFLAG, a training exercise the Royal New Zealand Air Force is hosting as part of their 75th Anniversary activities. More >>

Search On For NZ Veterans Of Bomber Command

Wednesday, 21 March 2012, 11:44 am | New Zealand Defence Force

Veterans’ Affairs New Zealand is looking to make contact with Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) veterans of Bomber Command, ahead of commemorative events here and in London, to mark the Dedication and Unveiling of the Bomber Command Memorial. More >>

Former Wanganui Collegiate pupil showcasing new chopper

Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Media Release 20 March 2012 FORMER WANGANUI COLLEGE PUPIL TO SHOWCASE NEW HELICOPTERS AT AIR SHOW More >>

Red Checker 5 Prepares for the Big Air Force Air Show

Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Former Freyberg High School student and Red Checker Lieutenant Commander Wayne Theobald is looking forward to putting on a polished performance for the crowds at the Air Force Air Show on 31 March at Base Ohakea. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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