New Zealand Defence Force - Latest News [Page 70]
French Helo Joins Canterbury on Pacific Mission
Friday, 8 April 2011, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
HMNZS CANTERBURY has embarked a French Army of New Caledonia (FANC) PUMA helicopter and personnel while anchored in Noumea as the US-led exercise Pacific Partnership gets underway. The French Army of New Caledonia (FANC) will work closely with NZ ... More >>
HMNZS Canterbury In Her Element
Thursday, 7 April 2011, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
HMNZS CANTERBURY and the embarked NZ Defence Force personnel are in Noumea on the way to the Pacific Partnership humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) mission. While in Noumea the ship will embark a French PUMA helicopter and crew, before heading ... More >>
New Plymouth Old Boy to Attend Gallipoli Commemorations
Tuesday, 5 April 2011, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
When Air Force Corporal Chris Watts arrives in Gallipoli later this month he will be able to trace the footsteps of his Great Great Grandfathers and his Great Great Uncle. More >>
Air Force Tribute for Anniversary Church Service
Thursday, 31 March 2011, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force will commemorate its 74th anniversary with a church service at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul’s this Sunday 3 April at 2.00pm, and members of the public are invited to attend. More >>
New Zealand Defence Force Prepares for Pacific Mission
Thursday, 31 March 2011, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A contingent of New Zealand Defence Force (NZ Defence Force) personnel will head for the Pacific early next week onboard the HMNZS CANTERBURY, as the US-led exercise Pacific Partnership gets underway. More >>
Send An Anzac Message To Kiwi Forces
Friday, 25 March 2011, 11:51 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force is encouraging the public to send a message to Kiwi defence personnel who will be overseas on Anzac Day (25 April). More >>
Singapore Armed Forces Assistance Appreciated
Tuesday, 15 March 2011, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The last elements of the Singapore Armed Forces leave Christchurch tomorrow morning after contributing to the Christchurch Quake relief effort. More >>
Burnham Graduates Stand Strong
Monday, 14 March 2011, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
With all the ceremony of a traditional military parade 96 students from around New Zealand graduated from the latest Limited Service Volunteer course held at Burnham Military Camp Youth Development Unit Southern on 12 March. More >>
Adrenalin-Packed Prizes For Anzac Art Competition
Monday, 14 March 2011, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
14 March 2011 Adrenalin-Packed Prizes For Anzac Art Competition Action-packed days out with the Navy, Army and Air Force are up for grabs as prizes in a competition called Operation Anzac Spirit launched today by the New Zealand Defence Force. The ... More >>
Defence Force Personnel In Timor-Leste Dig Deep
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Defence Force Personnel In Timor-Leste Dig Deep For Christchurch NZDF personnel in Timor-Leste serving as part of the Australian led International Stabilisation Force (ISF) have raised over USD$7000.00 to help the people of Christchurch. The ... More >>
Earthquake - NZ Defence Force - Update 14
Friday, 4 March 2011, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
HMNZS CANTERBURY has arrived in Lyttelton with her second consignment of supplies for Christchurch, including portable showers. She will commence unloading when the tide allows, at approximately 2pm. Media are invited to film or report on the offload ... More >>
Photos of NZ Defence Force in Christchurch
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
There are now just over 1700 NZ Defence Force personnel from all services including reserves working in Christchurch, supported by 128 Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) personnel. More >>
A Test for Navy's Newest Ship
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
From calm weather to intense storm conditions, HMNZS WELLINGTON, the Navy's newest offshore patrol vessel, experienced all Antarctica had to throw at them during a 3 week deployment into the lower Southern Ocean and western Ross Sea. More >>
Christchurch Earthquake – NZ Defence Force – UPDATE 12
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force personnel remain committed to the earthquake response efforts in Christchurch and will stand united with New Zealand in observing today’s two minutes’ silence at 12.51pm. More >>
Images: Defence Force Assistance in Christchurch
Monday, 28 February 2011, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Below are images of the assistance the New Zealand Defence Force is providing following the earthquake in Christchurch. More >>
Earthquake – NZ Defence Force – Update 10
Monday, 28 February 2011, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Media Advisory Monday 28 February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake – NZ Defence Force – Update 10 • AIR FORCE FREIGHT OVER HALF A MILLION KILOS • CANTERBURY TO ARRIVE BACK IN LYTTELTON AROUND 6PM • ARMY ENGINEERS HEAD INTO SUBURBS • NZ DEFENCE ... More >>
Images: NZ Defence Force in Christchurch
Monday, 28 February 2011, 10:05 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Below are photos of the assistance being provided in Christchurch by the New Zealand Defence Force after the city's devastating earthquake. More >>
Territorial Force Swaps Trenching Tools For Shovels
Sunday, 27 February 2011, 7:38 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Territorial soldiers from across the North Island have arrived in Christchurch today to contribute their muscle to the clean up process already underway in the suburbs. More >>
Christchurch Earthquake – NZ Defence Force – Update 9
Sunday, 27 February 2011, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Christchurch Earthquake – NZ Defence Force – Update 9 The Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant General Rhys Jones is visiting Christchurch today and will make contact with NZ Defence Force assets while in the city. More >>
Earthquake – NZ Defence Force – Update 8
Saturday, 26 February 2011, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Christchurch Earthquake – NZ Defence Force – Update 8 More than 1400 New Zealand Defence Force personnel are now committed to the earthquake response efforts in Christchurch City . NZ Army personnel and their Singapore Armed Forces counterparts are continuing ... More >>
