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Applications Flood in for NZ Defence Service Medal
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Over 2,500 applications for the New Zealand Defence Service Medal (NZDSM) have been received by the New Zealand Defence Force’s Medals Office in the three weeks since applications opened. More >>
Air Force Welcomes Upgraded P-3K2 Orion
Monday, 2 May 2011, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force today accepted the first upgraded P-3K2 Orion from the Ministry of Defence during a short ceremony at Air Force Base Whenuapai. More >>
IED Attack on Kiwi Patrol in Afghanistan
Thursday, 28 April 2011, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A Kiwi patrol from the NZ Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZPRT) was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the north eastern area of Bamyan province at approximately 5am Afghanistan time today (around 12.30pm NZ time). More >>
Introduction Into Service Ceremony: Air Force P-3k2 Orion
Wednesday, 27 April 2011, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Media are invited to attend the Introduction into Service ceremony for the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s first P-3K2 Orion maritime patrol aircraft at Whenuapai Air Force Base, Auckland on Monday 2 May. Limited free seats are available for Wellington ... More >>
Kiwis Return from 6 Month Deployment to Afghanistan
Wednesday, 27 April 2011, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Media are invited to attend the return on Friday 29 April of the seventeenth rotation of the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), who have completed a six month deployment to Afghanistan. Approximately 54 New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) ... More >>
Anzac Day Air Force Search & Rescue Successful
Tuesday, 26 April 2011, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Late last night an unregistered 406 MHz emergency locator beacon (ELT) signal was received by the Rescue Coordination Centre in Lower Hutt. The beacon was picked up approx 50 nautical miles NW of Nuku Alofa, Tonga. More >>
NZDF Personnel Commemorate Anzac Day in Vanuatu
Tuesday, 26 April 2011, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A contingent of NZ Defence Force and Australian Defence Force personnel commemorated Anzac Day together yesterday while deployed on Pacific Partnership in Port Vila, Vanuatu. More >>
Air Force Recruits Graduate With Flying Colours
Tuesday, 26 April 2011, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
After 13 weeks of training, 47 Air Force recruits from Command and Recruit Training Squadron proudly marched onto the parade ground at Air Force Base Woodbourne for their graduation parade held recently. More >>
RNZAF Anzac Day Flypasts – Auckland, New Plymouth, Chch
Thursday, 21 April 2011, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
As part of the Anzac Day commemorations the Royal New Zealand Air Force will be engaged in a series of flypasts. More >>
RNZAF Anzac Day Flypasts – Wellington and North of Capital
Thursday, 21 April 2011, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
As part of the Anzac Day commemorations the Royal New Zealand Air Force will be engaged in a series of flypasts. More >>
NZ Defence Force Operations In Bamyan Province - August 22
Thursday, 21 April 2011, 9:15 am | New Zealand Defence Force
On 22 August 2010 New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) elements, operating as part of a Coalition Force in Bamyan province, Afghanistan conducted an operation against an insurgent group. More >>
ANZAC Day Remembered in NZ and Around the World
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force personnel will join Kiwis around the world in places as diverse as Gallipoli, New York, Beijing, Riyadh; Afghanistan and Timor Leste to mark one of New Zealand’s most significant days; ANZAC Day on Monday 25 April. Defence ... More >>
Air Force Flies in for Classic Fighters Air Show
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force will be taking part in the Omaka Air Show in Blenheim this Easter Weekend, beginning with the twilight display on 22 April and continuing with displays in the air and on the ground during 23-24 April. Aircrew from No. 3 ... More >>
US Command Moves to Hmnzs Canterbury for Pacific Partnership
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A US-led task group is now based on HMNZS CANTERBURY, following a ceremony onboard today and a US Navy Commodore's pennant is flying from the ship after being transferred from USS CLEVELAND.. More >>
Defence Force Personnel Support Poppy Day
Monday, 18 April 2011, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
One hundred and fifty New Zealand Defence Force personnel will be joined by three American marines on Thursday 21 April, collecting on the streets of Wellington for the annual Poppy Day collection. More >>
Precious Medals To Journey To Gallipoli
Monday, 18 April 2011, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The World War One medals awarded to the great grandfather of Navy marine technician Hayley Geldhill will travel with her to Gallipoli later this month. More >>
Commander Joint Forces Change Of Command Ceremony
Monday, 18 April 2011, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Major General David Gawn has taken command of Joint Forces New Zealand in a Change of Command ceremony in Trentham earlier today (18 April). More >>
Defence Force Doctors And Dentists Help Local Community
Monday, 18 April 2011, 10:58 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Throughout the past week, New Zealand Defence Force doctors, dentists and nursing officers on the island of Niuatoputapu (Tonga) have worked to help the future health of the local population, as part of Pacific Partnership. More >>
Applications open for New NZ Defence Service Medal
Friday, 15 April 2011, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Applications for the New Zealand Defence Service Medal (NZDSM) have now opened for ex-Service personnel who are over 70 years old. More >>
NZ Defence Force Deploys Light Armoured Vehicles to Bamyan
Friday, 15 April 2011, 8:57 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force has deployed Light Armoured Vehicles (LAVs) to Bamyan Province in Afghanistan to support the Provincial Reconstruction Team. More >>
