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Defence Teams Compete In Hockey Nationals
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 11:18 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) mens and womens hockey teams will play in the Senior National Hockey Tournament (2nd Division) in Wellington from 28 September to 3 October. More >>
Air Force Hercules Rescue Flight to Antarctica
Monday, 21 September 2009, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C130 Hercules aircraft took off from Christchurch at 7am this morning on a rescue mission to the Antarctic to evacuate an American man suffering cardiac problems. The American has been working as part of the United ... More >>
Soldiers To Return To NZ After Security Breach
Thursday, 17 September 2009, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Three New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) soldiers serving in Afghanistan are to return home after a breach of operational security that involved them passing information and photos to a commercial company. Operational security relates to the procedures ... More >>
Exercise Wiseowl Flies Into Whakatane
Thursday, 17 September 2009, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force is set to swoop on Whakatane next week as part of Flying Training Wing’s Exercise Wiseowl. Whakatane Airport will be transformed into a tent city when over 100 personnel set up for the biannual exercise which runs ... More >>
New Combat Kit For NZ Soldiers
Thursday, 17 September 2009, 10:21 am | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) troops deploying to Afghanistan this October will be equipped with the latest, battle tested body armour and protective equipment. The Army has invested in a variety of gear, from patrol packs to ballistic glasses, ... More >>
Closer Defence Relations Between NZ And Viet Nam
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Developing closer defence relations between New Zealand and Viet Nam is the aim of Mutual Assistance Programme (MAP) talks being held in Wellington this week. “The MAP talks, which run from 14 – 16 September, offer the opportunity for the New ... More >>
Naval Trainees Set To Graduate
Tuesday, 15 September 2009, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
In front of an audience including their proud families, 53 trainee sailors will graduate from their Basic Common Training at 10.00 am, Friday 18 September 2009, at the Devonport Naval Base. As well as the formal ceremonial parade the graduates will show off their ... More >>
Battle Of Britain Remembered
Friday, 11 September 2009, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Battle Of Britain Remembered The Royal New Zealand Air Force will be taking part in a series of services and parades to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Blenheim: Sunday 13 September RNZAF personnel will parade at the Blenheim ... More >>
NZDF Aunual Report: More People Joining, staying
Thursday, 10 September 2009, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force has made real progress solving the people number worries that have dominated its performance in recent years, its latest Annual Report reveals. The report shows that as at 30 June 2009, NZDF’s Regular Force numbers were at ... More >>
Disaster Relief Skills Tested
Thursday, 10 September 2009, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
For 300 soldiers of Linton’s 2nd Land Force Group, Wanganui has become the centre of a disaster relief operation as they deliver aid supplies, restore infrastructure, provide medical assistance, and assist the government of the fictional nation of ... More >>
Army Vehicles In Wellington
Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Please note that there are there are 3 x armoured Light Operational Vehicles (LOVs) and 2 x Toyota Prados on a training exercise in the vicinity of the airport this afternoon. The crews are training for tasks the drivers/soldiers will be performing ... More >>
Audit Confirms NZDF Making Progress Rebuilding
Tuesday, 8 September 2009, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has made good progress improving its military and corporate capability a new Audit Office report confirms. Chief of the Defence Force, Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae, today welcomed release of the report of ... More >>
Royal New Zealand Air Force Thanks Samoa
Monday, 7 September 2009, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) departed Samoan shores last week having successfully met all of the training objectives of Exercise TROPIC ASTRA 2009. After a month of readiness training and experience operating in tropical conditions in Samoa, No 3 ... More >>
Naval Ships – Arrivals And Departures
Friday, 4 September 2009, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
In a mini-fleet entry this morning, the Navy's Amphibious Sea Support Vessel, HMNZS CANTERBURY, accompanied by two of the new In Shore Patrol Vessels, HMNZS HAWEA and HMNZS PUKAKI arrived home to the Devonport Naval Base. HMNZS HAWEA,under the command ... More >>
New Maori Cultural Advisor For Defence
Monday, 31 August 2009, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Today is the first day in a new role for Warrant Officer Jerald Twomey, the New Zealand Defence Force's (NZDF) first Māori Cultural Advisor. This new role will continue to develop and enhance NZDF's long standing traditions and unique cultural identity. ... More >>
Air Force Search For Missing Teens in Ruatoki
Tuesday, 25 August 2009, 10:15 am | New Zealand Defence Force
An Iroquois helicopter from No 3 Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force launched from Ohakea Air Force Base at 7am this morning to assist the Police search for three teenagers missing in the Ruatoki Valley area, 15kms south of Whakatane. Three teenagers, ... More >>
HMNZS Manawanui Departs Tonga For Home
Friday, 21 August 2009, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Navy Diving Tender, HMNZS MANAWANUI has departed Tonga for New Zealand after successfully finding and filming the wreck of the Tongan ferry PRINCESS ASHIKA. The Commanding Officer of the New Zealand Diving Contingent, Operational ... More >>
Air Force Drop Into High Schools In Samoa
Friday, 21 August 2009, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Three Samoan schools on the island of Upolu were looking to the skies as an RNZAF Iroquois helicopter from No 3 Squadron dropped in to visit this week. Staff and students of Paul VI, St Josephs and Samoa College were 'wowed' by the arrival of the helicopter ... More >>
New Air Force Pilots Get Their Wings
Friday, 21 August 2009, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A dedicated group five newly qualified Royal New Zealand Air Force pilots today marked a milestone in their careers when they were presented with their ‘Wings’ or brevets at a graduation parade at Air Force Base Ohakea. More >>
Samoan Students Learn About Helicopters
Thursday, 20 August 2009, 11:59 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Year 4 students from Peace Chapel Christian Primary School visited the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) contingent on Exercise TROPIC ASTRA 09 at Faleolo Airfield in Apia, Samoa. The 26 students have been learning about transport and thought a ... More >>
