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Christchurch Earthquake - NZ Defence Force – Update 1
Wednesday, 23 February 2011, 8:59 am | New Zealand Defence Force
A Royal New Air Force Boeing 757 is heading to CHCH tonight from Whenuapai Air Force Base in Auckland carrying 54 Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) staff, 20 x St John, 1 x Customs plus their kit. The aircraft loaded an additional 34 USAR passengers plus ... More >>
Accident in Afghanistan – 6th Nzdf Statement
Tuesday, 22 February 2011, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A military arrival or "ramp" ceremony will be held at Christchurch airport on Wednesday evening when the casket containing Private Kirifi Mila, accompanied by a NZ Army honour guard and escort, will be carried from the aircraft for transport to Burnham ... More >>
The following is a statement from the family of Private Mila
Friday, 18 February 2011, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
We, his immediate and extended family, will deeply miss him very much. Lifi was a kind, loving and giving person. He always supported us whatever way possible. He was never a complicated person. He took everything as it came and solutions to things ... More >>
Naval Combat Force Depart for Exercises
Friday, 18 February 2011, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
ANZAC Frigates HMNZ Ships TE MANA and TE KAHA are deploying on Monday to take part in Exercise Triton Storm 2011 with the Royal Australian Navy. This exercise period, held annually, will involve 340 personnel from the Royal New Zealand Navy and will ... More >>
Accident in Afghanistan – 5th NZDF Statement
Friday, 18 February 2011, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Private Kirifi Mila will travel to Germany overnight tonight New Zealand time. It is expected that he will arrive in New Zealand mid next week, and funeral details will be advised next week. The injured soldiers are settled in at the US Military ... More >>
Auckland Regiment Soldier Laid to Rest
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A solemn ceremony to rebury the remains of a New Zealand soldier was held at Caterpillar Valley cemetery near Longueval, northern France on Wednesday 16 February. The ceremony was attended by the New Zealand Ambassador to France, Rosemary Banks, New Zealand ... More >>
Accident in Afghanistan – 4th NZDF Statement
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 11:34 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Private Kirifi Mila’s journey home has commenced. His comrades and friends bade him farewell in a moving ceremony at Kiwi Base in Bamyan Province overnight (NZ time). In his eulogy the Commanding Officer of NZ Defence Force personnel in Bamyan, Lieutenant ... More >>
Accident in Afghanistan – 2nd NZDF Statement
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 11:01 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force has released the name of the soldier killed in a motor accident in Afghanistan yesterday. Private Kirifi Mila was travelling in a vehicle in a convoy operating in the North East of Bamyan as part of the Provincial Reconstruction ... More >>
Accident in Afghanistan – 1st NZDF Statement
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 9:19 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force can confirm that soldiers patrolling in north east Bamyan province have been involved in a vehicle accident. The Defence Force can confirm that one soldier is dead and three others were injured in the accident. More >>
One Thousand Strong Force Deploy to the South Island
Tuesday, 15 February 2011, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
One thousand Defence Force personnel will deploy to Timaru and Oamaru for Exercise Southern Katipo this month. Exercise Southern Katipo will be conducted over the period 21 February to 10 March and will include a large number of Army vehicles (including ... More >>
New Armoured Combat Excavators for Army
Tuesday, 15 February 2011, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
An open day will be held on 17 Feb at Trentham Military Camp for media to view the NZ Army’s new JCB High Mobility Engineer Excavator (HMEE). The HMEE is a highly mobile excavator with increased protection designed to survive on the modern battlefield. ... More >>
One Thousand Strong Force Deploy to the South Island
Monday, 14 February 2011, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
One thousand Defence Force personnel will deploy to Timaru and Oamaru for Exercise Southern Katipo this month. Exercise Southern Katipo will be conducted over the period 21 February to 10 March and will include a large number of Army vehicles (including ... More >>
Defence Force Welcome for Prime Minister Gillard
Monday, 14 February 2011, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force will provide a 50-person Guard of Honour of Army personnel for the official welcome ceremony for The Honourable Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia, at Parliament on Wednesday 16 February at 9.20am. As part of the ceremony ... More >>
NZ Soldiers Assist in Explosives Incident in Afghanistan
Friday, 11 February 2011, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Members of the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZPRT) have provided support following a tragic incident where one Afghan child was killed and another seriously injured by unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Afghanistan on Wednesday. More >>
HMNZS Taupo Visits Nelson
Thursday, 10 February 2011, 10:14 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Inshore Patrol Vessel, HMNZS TAUPO, will be open to the public as part of the Port Nelson Annual Open Day during its visit to Nelson this weekend. Lieutenant Luke Taylor, the recently appointed Commanding Officer of HMNZS TAUPO, warmly invites the public ... More >>
A Change at the Top for Naval Support Command
Wednesday, 9 February 2011, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
After three years as Deputy Chief of Navy, Commodore Bruce Pepperell will relinquish command to Commodore Wayne Burroughs at an impressive Change of Command Ceremony. The Change of Command Ceremony is traditionally formal and impressive - designed ... More >>
Auckland Regiment Soldier To Be Reburied In France
Wednesday, 9 February 2011, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Media Advisory 9 February 2011 Auckland Regiment Soldier To Be Reburied At Longueval, France A ceremony to rebury the remains of a New Zealand soldier will be held at Caterpillar Valley cemetery in Longueval, France next week. The ceremony, to be held ... More >>
Navy Sends Three Ships to Waitangi
Friday, 28 January 2011, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Navy will play a major part in the commemorative ceremonies at Waitangi during the 171st Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. The Navy has been invited by the people of Tai Tokerau to attend Waitangi Day celebrations ... More >>
Navy Proud to Contribute to Auckland’s Anniversary
Wednesday, 26 January 2011, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s newest Offshore Patrol vessel, HMNZS WELLINGTON has the honour to be the guard ship for the 171st Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta. This honour has been bestowed on a naval vessel since the 1860’s. In 1862 HMS Miranda ... More >>
Change at the Top for New Zealand Defence Force
Thursday, 20 January 2011, 10:34 am | New Zealand Defence Force
After five years in command of the New Zealand Defence Force, Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae, Chief of Defence Force, will be relinquishing his post and handing over to Major General Rhys Jones at Government House in Auckland . More >>
