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Defence science review now accepting public submissions

Wednesday, 19 January 2011, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The independent expert panel reviewing the provision of defence science and technology support in New Zealand – and the role of the Defence Technology Agency (DTA) - is now accepting public submissions. More >>

A Spectacular Sight- 800 Navy Personnel on Parade

Wednesday, 19 January 2011, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

An impressive sea of white will cover the Ngataringa Bay Sports Field as personnel from the Royal New Zealand Navy parade at Divisions in front of senior military officers, Defence Attachés and other dignitaries from the local area as well as friends and ... More >>

ISAF investigation confirms NZSAS fired in self-defence

Friday, 14 January 2011, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

An investigation by the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force and the New Zealand Defence Force has confirmed that New Zealand SAS soldiers fired in self-defence in a joint NZSAS and Afghan operation in Kabul on Christmas Eve. More >>

Navy to Use Sonar to Assist Police in Jet Skier Search

Tuesday, 11 January 2011, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Specialist sonar equipment utilised by the Royal New Zealand Navy Mine Countermeasures Team and Operational Dive Team has been called upon to assist NZ Police in the search for the missing jet skier near Rotorua. More >>

NZSAS And Afghan Forces Conduct Operation In Kabul

Wednesday, 29 December 2010, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

A joint Afghan National Security Force (ANSF) and International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) patrol that conducted an ISAF authorised operation in Kabul on December 24 that resulted in two men being killed, included members of the NZSAS. More >>

Palmerston North Company Awarded $30m Defence Contract

Monday, 20 December 2010, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The New Zealand Defence Force has awarded a contract worth $30 million to Mainzeal Property and Construction Ltd based in Palmerston North to construct additional infrastructure at the Ohakea Air Force Base in the Manawatu. The infrastructure works includes the ... More >>

UN Peacekeeper Home for Kiwi Christmas

Friday, 17 December 2010, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

As the New Zealand Defence Force’s Senior Officer at the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation (UNTSO), this time last year Lieutenant Commander Brendon Oakley spent Christmas working on the Golan Heights; this year he’s looking forward to a Kiwi ... More >>

Navy Holds Annual Memorial Service at Bridge of Remembrance

Thursday, 16 December 2010, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The Navy will be holding its annual Memorial Service at the Bridge of Remembrance to recognise the loss of life from HMS NEPTUNE and those who have lost their lives at sea in service to New Zealand. More >>

Naval Graduation Parade

Thursday, 16 December 2010, 11:48 am | New Zealand Defence Force

In front of an audience including their proud families,15 Junior Officers and 19 trainee sailors will graduate from their initial training courses in a combined Graduation Parade at 9.30 am, Friday 17 December 2009, at the Devonport Naval Base. More >>

A Christmas Gift We Hope Doesn't Get Opened

Thursday, 16 December 2010, 10:58 am | New Zealand Defence Force

The NZ Defence Force has boosted the NZ Blood Service’s stock of blood heading into the busy Christmas period. In a new initiative called Blood Brothers , Defence Force people around the country were encouraged to donate blood in an effort to secure ... More >>

Navy Patrol Force Enters Auckland

Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Seven Royal New Zealand Navy Ships were a formidable sight in formation as they came down Waitamata Harbour to Devonport Naval Base today . This year the Navy received the last of its new ships under Project Protector, the Offshore Patrol Vessels HMNZS ... More >>

Navy Patrol Force Comes Home for Christmas

Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The Royal New Zealand Naval Patrol Force will be out in strength to form a “Fleet Entry” into Auckland Harbour. More >>

NZ Army Officer Receives Honour From HRH the Prince of Wales

Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

HRH The Prince Of Wales has invested Lt Col Nick Gillard, Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery as an Additional Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. More >>

New Defence Force Website Launched

Monday, 13 December 2010, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The New Zealand Defence Force has launched a new website designed for young people to give them a better understanding of life in the Navy, Army and Air Force. More >>

Future Army Leaders Graduate in Style

Friday, 10 December 2010, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Thirty of the New Zealand Army’s newest leaders graduated at the Officer Cadet School’s (OCS) 41st graduation held at Waiouru Military Camp this week. The officer cadets who have come from throughout New Zealand have spent the last 11 months training ... More >>

HMNZS Otago and Wellington at Campbell Island

Thursday, 9 December 2010, 9:39 am | New Zealand Defence Force

After a rough 36 hour passage from Bluff the Offshore Patrol Vessels OTAGO and WELLINGTON are now at anchor in Perseverance Habour, Campbell Island. More >>

HMNZs Otago and Wellington Sail for the Sub-Antarctic Island

Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 9:40 am | New Zealand Defence Force

The Offshore Patrol Vessels OTAGO and WELLINGTON are currently en route to the isolated sub Antarctic Campbell and Auckland Islands as part of a Royal Society and Department of Conservation task utilising the Navy’s two newest vessels.Onboard the ships ... More >>