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Battle of the River Plate Commemorated
Friday, 11 December 2009, 11:22 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Six veterans of the Battle of the River Plate will be joining the Royal New Zealand Navy this weekend for the 70th Anniversary Commemoration of the battle. Bob Batt, Arthur Hunt, Alfred Evans, Graham Bennett, Vince McGlone and Eddie Telford are among ... More >>
Defence Force Reservist Competition
Wednesday, 9 December 2009, 11:39 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Part-time soldiers and sailors will compete against each other this weekend in a series of military skills challenges for the chance to be named the inaugural New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Reservist of the Year. More >>
New Air Force Officers Graduate
Friday, 4 December 2009, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
After 22 weeks of intensive training, the Royal New Zealand Air Force celebrated the graduation of 13 Officers from the Initial Officer Training Course (IOTC). The Reviewing Officer for yesterday’s parade was Deputy Chief of Air Force, Air Commodore ... More >>
Musical Spheres For Air Force Band CD
Monday, 30 November 2009, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Central Band of the Royal New Zealand Air Force is set to launch its latest CD, entitled Music of the Spheres. Available from Tuesday 1 December, the CD is a tour de force for the band that showcases a variety of musical genres in the one compilation. More >>
NZ Companies Build Vital Equipment for Army
Monday, 23 November 2009, 11:46 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The Army is receiving nearly eight million dollars in new equipment, all of it designed and built in New Zealand. The new equipment will go to Combat Service Support (Logistics) units and will help further improve the Army’s ability to support operations and ... More >>
Nelson Sea Cadets Plan Trip Of A Lifetime.
Monday, 23 November 2009, 11:46 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Six cadets from Nelson’s TS Talisman will have the opportunity of a lifetime in July next year, as part of an offshore sailing voyage from New Zealand to New Caledonia. More >>
Incident in Waiouru - Family Statement
Friday, 20 November 2009, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force is releasing this statement on behalf of the family of Flight Sergeant Andrew Forster who was tragically killed at Waiouru Army Base yesterday. More >>
New Kiwi Contingent For Soloman Islands
Friday, 20 November 2009, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Another 43 mainly Territorial Force (TF) personnel will head to the Solomon Islands on Sunday for a four month tour of duty. The contingent, drawn largely from the 4th Otago Southland and 2nd Canterbury Nelson Marlborough West Coast Battalions, will ... More >>
Navy Wins Gold, Productivity Doubles in Ten Years
Friday, 20 November 2009, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Navy wins gold – productivity doubles in ten years The Royal New Zealand Navy has become the first public sector organisation in New Zealand, and only the third New Zealand business in 10 years, to win an internationally recognised Baldridge Gold ... More >>
Airman Killed at Waiouru, Another Injured
Thursday, 19 November 2009, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Chief of Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Graham Lintott, has confirmed that at just after 9 am, in the Waiouru Training Area, an unexpected explosion occurred, causing instant and fatal injuries to Flight Sergeant Andrew Forster. A second Air Force Sergeant ... More >>
NZ Defence Force at Sunday's Remembrance Service
Thursday, 12 November 2009, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel will play an important part at a Remembrance Sunday service at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, Wellington starting at 10.00am on Sunday 15 November. This service is held annually to remember the men and women ... More >>
Armistice Day 91st Anniversary Service
Friday, 6 November 2009, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel will join their Excellencies the Governor General of New Zealand, the Honorable Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand at a commemorative service at the National War Memorial in Buckle Street, Wellington ... More >>
Defence Māori Group to Perform at Te Konohete
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force is once again participating in the Te Konohete festival. This festival for public sector agencies that promotes and celebrates waiata, tikanga and Te Reo Māori, whilst facilitating and enhancing cross agency relationships. More >>
NZ Patrol Involved In Firefight In Afghanistan
Monday, 2 November 2009, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A patrol from the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZPRT) in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan was attacked by a group of insurgents using small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades late Sunday morning (Afghanistan time). There were no New Zealand casualties. ... More >>
Naval Ships Depart For Mine Exercise In Noumea
Monday, 2 November 2009, 11:23 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Navy Dive Tender HMNZS MANAWANUI and the Navy Principal Survey Vessel HMNZS RESOLUTION departed the Devonport Naval Base over the weekend bound for Noumea. The Navy Operational Diving Team and the Navy Mine Counter Measure Team have also deployed and along with ... More >>
Final Farewell For Navy Ship
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The sole remaining Navy In Shore Patrol Craft, HMNZS KAHU will formally decommission from operational service on Thursday 29 October, 2009, at the Devonport Naval Base, marked with two special events. At 6:20 am the lifting of the Mauri (life force) ... More >>
HMNZS Taupo Ready For Homeport Visit to Whangarei
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The fourth of the new Inshore Patrol Vessels, HMNZS TAUPO, under the Command of Lieutenant Commander Jonathan Clarkson is preparing to conduct a very special first visit to her homeport region. HMNZS TAUPO will berth in Whangarei from Wednesday 28 October ... More >>
New Zealand Defence Force Begins Tsunami Draw Down
Tuesday, 20 October 2009, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
SGT Johnathan Edmonds of 6 SQN RNZAF, left, PTE Sean Mcguinniety, Army and ASTD Ngareima Little, Navy help clean up. More >>
NZ’s first Vietnam War casualties among recognised
Friday, 16 October 2009, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The first two New Zealand casualties in the Vietnam War are among a group of 15 to have gallantry medals awarded to them by the Republic of Vietnam and the United States of America, now officially recognised in this country. More >>
HMNZS Canterbury Arrives in Samoa
Friday, 16 October 2009, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Royal New Zealand Navy Amphibious Sealift Vessel the HMNZS CANTERBURY has this morning berthed at Apia to offload aid, vehicles and supplies for the Tsunami ravaged south coast. More >>
