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C-130 Hercules Continues to Assist in Fiji
Thursday, 18 March 2010, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A C-130 Hercules aircraft from NO 40 Squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force remains in Fiji to assist with delivering aid to areas affected by Cyclone Tomas. The aircraft will also undertake further reconnaissance missions over some of the ... More >>
New Air Force Pilots Flying High
Friday, 12 March 2010, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Seven newly qualified Royal New Zealand Air Force pilots have marked a milestone in their careers with the presentation of their ‘Wings’ or brevets at a graduation parade at Air Force Base Ohakea yesterday. More >>
Veterans Chosen for Gallipoli Trip
Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The names of 22 veterans were chosen by ballot today to form part of the official New Zealand contingent attending the Anzac Day commemorations in Gallipoli. More >>
NZ Defence Force Launches Anzac Competition
Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Students in Year 7 and 8 have the chance to win a day with the Navy, Army or Air Force as part of Operation Anzac Forces — a design competition launched by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) today. More >>
Advice for Gallipoli Travellers
Friday, 5 March 2010, 11:48 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Veterans Affairs New Zealand (VANZ) would like to remind New Zealanders intending to travel to the Anzac Day commemorations at Gallipoli to register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade safetravel service www.safetravel.govt.nz – the official ... More >>
New Zealander Takes Command in Sinai
Wednesday, 3 March 2010, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Major General Warren Whiting has taken command of the Multinational Force Observers (MFO) in the Sinai, in a handover ceremony earlier this week. More >>
NZDF Return from Cook Islands Assistance Mission
Tuesday, 2 March 2010, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force left the Cook Islands yesterday after two weeks of providing disaster relief in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Pat which struck the tiny island with devastating effect just over two weeks ago. The effects of Cyclone Pat ... More >>
Troops In Tough Weather Conditions in Afghanistan
Tuesday, 2 March 2010, 10:04 am | New Zealand Defence Force
While Kiwis in New Zealand are sweltering in a warm late summer, Kiwis with the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan are dealing with thick snow. More >>
Air Trainer Incident at Ohakea
Monday, 1 March 2010, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
During training this morning two aircraft of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Red Checkers display team touched causing minor damage to one aircraft. The damaged aircraft subsequently landed safely at around 0930 hrs this morning. More >>
NZPRT Meet With Ex-Mujahadeen and Former Taliban
Friday, 19 February 2010, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZPRT) has met with former Taliban and Mujahadeen Commanders at a Jirga (assembly of elders) in Qardendeh, Bamyan Province. More >>
Defence Force’s Work in Afghanistan on Show
Friday, 19 February 2010, 10:00 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The work of the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZPRT) is showcased as part of an exhibition currently on display at Pataka Porirua Museum of Arts and Cultures. More >>
Navy Takes Delivery Of Offshore Patrol Vessel
Thursday, 18 February 2010, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Chief of Navy, Rear-Admiral Tony Parr and Ministry of Defence Project Director Gary Collier formally accepted the Offshore Patrol Vessel, HMNZS OTAGO, into the Royal New Zealand Navy at a ceremony in Melbourne today. More >>
NZ Defence Force Delivers Aid to Aitutaki
Thursday, 18 February 2010, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force’s 'Operation Cook Islands Assist' is beginning its third day of helping the local population of Aitutaki clean up the damage from Cyclone Pat, which swept over the island last weekend. More >>
Hercules Aircraft Life Extension Programme
Tuesday, 16 February 2010, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Ministry of Defence is working to ensure the successful completion of the C-130 Hercules life extension programme following the news that Safe Air in Blenheim is planning to reduce its workforce by a hundred positions. US based company L-3 Communications, ... More >>
NZDF Warriors At Air Force Museum Open Day
Wednesday, 10 February 2010, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
All three Services of the New Zealand Defence Force will be on show this Sunday 14 February at the annual Air Force Museum of New Zealand open day, ‘Warriors at Wigram’. More >>
Waiouru Welcomes Territorial Force Soldiers
Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Quick thinking, rapid deployment, and long days are what Territorial Force soldiers can expect this week in Waiouru as they undertake their annual week of intensive field training. More >>
NZ Navy Helps Out In Haiti
Friday, 5 February 2010, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
In the days following the devastating Haiti earthquake the Canadian Forces sent two HMC Ships ATHABASKAN and HALIFAX to Haiti. Two RNZN officers, Sub Lieutenant Nick Foster and Ensign Kendra Titheridge, on an RNZN/CF exchange programme, were on board ... More >>
Navy To Contribute To Auckland’s Anniversary
Tuesday, 26 January 2010, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
For the first time the Royal New Zealand Navy will contribute two ships to take part in the Auckland Anniversary Birthday Celebrations and Regatta. Navy Frigate, HMNZS TE MANA is the Guard Ship for the 170th Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta while Inshore ... More >>
Air Force Orion Successfully Locates Missing Boat
Sunday, 24 January 2010, 11:45 am | New Zealand Defence Force
A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P3 Orion has successfully located a 16ft vessel missing at sea for six days in the seas off Kiribati. The four teenagers (three females and one male) were all well but drifting approximately 50 nautical miles north west ... More >>
Air Crash Fatality – On Behalf of the Cree Family
Friday, 15 January 2010, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The media conference was led by Elliot Cree, Nick's younger brother, supported by Elliot's wife Ingrid Cree. Also present were Nick's dad Denis Cree, his younger sister Stacey Cree and her partner Matt Bradley. Nick was originally from Wellington. More >>
