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New Zealand Defence Force - Latest News [Page 58]

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 >>

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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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