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NZDF Brings Back Buck - as Rugby Patron
Thursday, 6 August 2009, 11:40 am | New Zealand Defence Force
It’s been nearly 20 years since Buck Shelford terrorised opposition as All Black No.8 and captain, but even today you’ll still see signs in the crowd saying, “Bring Back Buck”. More >>
Students Deploy To Waiouru
Thursday, 6 August 2009, 11:37 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Eighty Five Secondary School students have deployed to Waiouru Army Camp this week to conduct military based training. The students are taking part in a two week induction course which is part of a six month Service Academies programme run from schools ... More >>
>Air Force Orions In Ferry Search And Rescue
Thursday, 6 August 2009, 11:20 am | New Zealand Defence Force
A second Royal New Zealand Air Force P3-K Orion from No. 5 Squadron is about to depart from Air Force Base Whenuapai to join in the search for survivors following the sinking of the ferry Princess Ashika near Nuku’alofa. A first aircraft was deployed from ... More >>
Defence Force Personnel Raise Funds For Telethon
Tuesday, 4 August 2009, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel throughout the country have caught Telethon fever and will be raising funds for KidsCan StandTall this weekend. More >>
Capture Of Taliban Leader In Bamyan Province
Tuesday, 4 August 2009, 11:09 am | New Zealand Defence Force
A key Taliban regional leader has been captured south of Ghandak township in Bamyan Province by the Afghan National Police (ANP) yesterday. The operation was supported by members of the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZPRT). More >>
Five Nations Working To Overcome Simulated Threat
Monday, 3 August 2009, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand troops are taking part in a week-long exercise in Malaysia, working alongside four of their closest neighbours and partners to overcome a simulated threat. The sixty five strong contingent of New Zealand troops are heading to Malaysia next week ... More >>
SALUTE across the pacific
Friday, 31 July 2009, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
It was with immense pride that the Commanding Officer of Navy Amphibious Support Ship HMNZS CANTERBURY, Commander Jim Gilmour, handed over completely refurbished ceremonial saluting guns to the Samoan Minister for Police, Prisons and Fire Services ... More >>
Air Force Tackles Low Flying Tactics
Friday, 31 July 2009, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Low flying Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules will be swooping through the skies of the North Island over the period 3 – 14 August as part of the tactical conversion training exercise – TACEX. More >>
Successful Air Force Search & Rescue In Samoa
Thursday, 30 July 2009, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Iroquois helicopter was launched from Apia in Samoa to search for a tourist who was swept out to sea yesterday afternoon. The man was found on an isolated beach worse for wear but alive and well. More >>
Air Force Strengthens Interests In Pacific
Thursday, 30 July 2009, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Pānui pāpāho/Media Release 29 o Hōngongoi 2009/29 July 2009 More >>
Navy Patrol Vessel To Visit Wellington
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Taking a short break from sea training with personnel from the Naval Volunteer Reserve embarked onboard, the Navys principle survey vessel, HMNZS RESOLUTION, will make a port visit to Wellington from Friday 7 August to Monday 10 August 2009. The port ... More >>
NZ PRT In Groundbreaking Meeting In Afghanistan
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZPRT) has participated in an important official meeting in Afghanistan. The ‘Jirga’ was called by Governor Habiba Sorabi in response to the recent surge of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), bombings ... More >>
NZ Defence Force Ready To Defend Nestlé Toque D’or
Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Three hospitality students from the New Zealand Defence Force Joint Services Catering School (NZDF) are preparing to defend NZDF’s title as the current holder of the prestigious Nestlé Toque d’Or Award. More >>
Kei te tautoko Te Ope Kaatua i te wiki o te reo
Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force is encouraging all personnel to embrace Māori Language Week and use Māori greetings and place names. More >>
Defence Exercise Challenge For Wellington Public
Thursday, 23 July 2009, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is inviting Wellington citizens to attend a mass physical training (PT) session to raise funds for this year’s Telethon – the Big Night In. More >>
Air Force Iroquois Helicopters
Wednesday, 22 July 2009, 10:00 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Air Force Iroquois Helicopters Join In Search For Missing Aircraft An Air Force Iroquois helicopter has been called in to assist Rescue Coordination Centre NZ with the search for an overdue civilian aircraft approximately 50 nautical miles NNE of ... More >>
Four Iroquois Fly Onboard Hmnzs Canterbubury
Monday, 20 July 2009, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
In a first for the Royal New Zealand Air Force, four Iroquois helicopters will be flown onto the Amphibious Sea Support Vessel HMNZS CANTERBURY at Devonport Naval Base on Tuesday, 21st July 2009. The helicopters of No 3 Squadron will be embarked ... More >>
Air Force Supports Search For Survivors From Ferry
Friday, 17 July 2009, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
An RNZAF Orion from No 5 Squadron is flying to Kiribati from Vanuatu today to help in the search for approximately 18 people believed to be missing after a ferry capsized on Monday. More >>
HMNZS Rotoiti Heads Home
Tuesday, 14 July 2009, 10:43 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The first of the new Inshore Patrol Vessels, HMNZS ROTOITI, under the Command of Lieutenant Alistair McHaffie, will conduct its first visit to her homeport fromThursday 16 July to Tuesday 21 July 2009. (See full programme below). The Lady Sponsor for ... More >>
Judges Sworn Into New Military Judicial System
Friday, 10 July 2009, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The swearing in of the Judges for the new Military Judicial System is a momentous occasion and a historical moment for the New Zealand Defence Force. This was the biggest change to New Zealand's military justice system in 25 years. The Chief Justice ... More >>
