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New Zealand Defence Force - Latest News [Page 61]

NZDF Welcomes Appointment of Court Martial Judges

Thursday, 9 February 2012, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The New Zealand Defence Force welcomes the appointment of Judge Anne Gaskell and Judge Philip Hall as Judges of the Court Martial. More >>

Navy VIP Barge Incident – Update 1

Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The Royal New Zealand Navy has a damage assessment team enroute to Tutukaka to determine how the Navy’s VIP Barge, which was damaged in an incident this morning, can be returned to the Devonport Naval Base. More >>

Navy VIP Barge Involved in Incident

Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:40 am | New Zealand Defence Force

The Navy VIP Barge was involved in an incident off the Tutakaka Coast this morning during its return voyage from Waitangi. More >>

Navy Ships Depart For Testing Times

Thursday, 2 February 2012, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

ANZAC Class Frigate HMNZS TE KAHA and Replenishment Tanker HMNZS ENDEAVOUR are deploying on Monday (6 Feb) to be tested under war-like conditions, proving both their safety at sea and their ability to react under combat. More >>

Navy Ships Depart for Testing Times

Thursday, 2 February 2012, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

ANZAC Class Frigate HMNZS TE KAHA and Replenishment Tanker HMNZS ENDEAVOUR are deploying on Monday (6 Feb) to be tested under war-like conditions, proving both their safety at sea and their ability to react under combat. More >>

Navy to Parade at Waitangi

Thursday, 2 February 2012, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The Navy will continue its proud history this year of playing a major part in the commemorative ceremonies at Waitangi during the 172nd Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. More >>

Advisory on Behalf of Lt Cowan's Family

Monday, 30 January 2012, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The family of the NZ Army soldier in hospital, Lieutenant Teira Cowan, asks that media please respect their privacy at this difficult time. More >>

Forced landing: Red Checkers aircraft damage being evaluated

Monday, 30 January 2012, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The Air Force is evaluating the damage to and the cause of the forced landing of the Red Checkers aircraft, near Taurangi on Friday 27 January. More >>

Air Force Aircraft Makes Forced Landing

Friday, 27 January 2012, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

A New Zealand Defence Force spokesperson has confirmed that an engine problem with the lead Air Trainer (Red Checkers 1) required it to make a forced landing North of Waiouru at 1620 (approx) today. More >>

Special Days Marked with a Bang

Friday, 20 January 2012, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Wellington residents should be aware that the NZ Army will be firing 21 gun salutes from Point Jerningham at 1200 HRS on the following dates in 2012 More >>

Kiwi Takes up Role in Counter-Terrorism Task Force

Monday, 19 December 2011, 11:48 am | New Zealand Defence Force

Royal New Zealand Navy Officer, Captain Lance Cook has taken up the role of Deputy Commander of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150), a maritime counter-terrorism task force operating in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman. More >>

Send a Message to Kiwis Deployed This Christmas

Friday, 16 December 2011, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The New Zealand Defence Force is encouraging members of the public to send a message to Kiwi troops who will be serving overseas on Christmas Day. The electronic message facility on the Defence Force website allows people to send either general or individual ... More >>

History Lesson Not Wasted On Dylan

Friday, 16 December 2011, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Dylan Stanley Judson (6), of Lower Hutt knows all about the importance of history. He’s the great, great grandson of Reginald Stanley Judson VC - one of eleven members of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force who earned a Victoria Cross during the First ... More >>

Wellington College Old Boy One of 25 Graduates

Friday, 16 December 2011, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Twenty-five Officer Cadets graduated from Officer Cadet School on December 7, having successfully completed 12 months of rigorous training. Family and friends of the graduating cadets, New Zealand Defence Force staff and overseas dignitaries attended ... More >>

Former Macleans College student wins Australian Army Award

Friday, 16 December 2011, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Twenty-five Officer Cadets graduated from Officer Cadet School on December 7, having successfully completed 12 months of rigorous training. More >>

Chief of Army Witnesses Transfer of Command

Thursday, 15 December 2011, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Yesterday marked a significant day for the NZ Army as the 2nd Land Force Group was officially renamed 1 (NZ) Brigade during a Change of Command parade held at Linton Military Camp, near Palmerston North. The establishment of 1 (NZ) Brigade is one ... More >>

Soldier Named As NZ Defence Force Person of the Year

Thursday, 15 December 2011, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The courage, commitment and leadership shown by Warrant Officer Class One Shane Vooght, of Palmerston North, has earned him the title of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Person of the Year. More >>

First Woman Completes Command of Navy Inshore Patrol Vessel

Thursday, 15 December 2011, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Lieutenant Alexandra Hansen has ensured her place New Zealand naval history as the first woman to command a Royal New Zealand Navy Inshore Patrol Vessel, HMNZS PUKAKI. More >>

First Female Commanding Officer Successfully Completes Duty

Wednesday, 14 December 2011, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

“You have the Ship.” And with that, Lieutenant Alexandra Hansen completed her last official duty before relinquishing Command of HMNZS PUKAKI this week. After a highly successful 18 month posting as the first female to command a commissioned ... More >>

Soldier Named as NZ Defence Force Person of the Year

Wednesday, 14 December 2011, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The courage, commitment and leadership shown by Warrant Officer Class One Shane Vooght, of Palmerston North, has earned him the title of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Person of the Year. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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