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New Zealand Defence Force - Latest News [Page 59]

“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 >>

Off to a Flying Start

Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Former Whanganui Collegiate School student and Royal New Zealand Air Force Flying Officer Kirsty Calman is throwing herself into her Air Force Air Show job. More >>

New Zealand to Host Seminar on Less Lethal Weapons

Friday, 16 March 2012, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The NZ Army is hosting the 2012 Non-Lethal Weapons Executive Seminar (NOLES) where it will be promoting a greater understanding of non-lethal weapons and technology in the Asia-Pacific region. More >>

Courageous Sailor Wins Top Navy Award

Thursday, 15 March 2012, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

When a fellow shipmate was injured during the Navy’s response to the MV RENA emergency, Leading Chef Brock West showed exceptional courage and commitment. More >>

Operation ANZAC Spirit Poster Competition Launched

Thursday, 15 March 2012, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Encouraging students to learn about Anzac Day is the aim of Operation ANZAC Spirit – a competition for Year 7 and 8 students – launched today by the New Zealand Defence Force. More >>

75 Years of Military Aviation History Celebrated

Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

A unique stamp collection, a specially minted silver coin, and an official history will be released as part of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s 75th anniversary celebrations at Parliament tonight. More >>

Defence Reforms on Track

Thursday, 8 March 2012, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Reforms at the New Zealand Defence Force are on track, but the process has affected those who work for the Defence Force, the Vice Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force told a Select Committee today. More >>

NZ Defence Force Outlines Reserve Forces Plan

Thursday, 8 March 2012, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Reserve Forces will remain integral to the success of the New Zealand Defence Force in a plan for their future outlined today by the Vice Chief of the Defence Force. More >>

Women make up one in six of our military frontline

Thursday, 8 March 2012, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

International Women’s Day is a great opportunity to celebrate those women who serve and have served their country in the military, says the New Zealand Defence Force. More >>

Air Force Orion Locates Missing Boat

Tuesday, 6 March 2012, 5:43 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P3 Orion successfully located a missing 15ft vessel in the Kiribati region yesterday More >>

Navy Helps DOC Reach Sub-Antarctic

Tuesday, 6 March 2012, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

HMNZS WELLINGTON has returned from the sub-Antarctic islands, where it helped Department of Conservation workers carry out important research on Auckland Island wildlife. More >>

Successful End to the Season in Antarctica

Thursday, 1 March 2012, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The NZ Defence Force 2011/2012 season in Antarctica has come to a successful conclusion with the remaining NZ Defence Force personnel leaving Antarctica earlier this week. More >>

NZ Defence Force: Accident at Linton Camp

Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The New Zealand Defence Force is reporting an accident at the shooting range at Linton Military Camp, in the Manawatu. The NZ Defence Force says a member of a group undertaking pre-deployment training appears to have discharged his weapon, injuring himself in ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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