New Zealand Defence Force - Latest News [Page 98]
Update On Condition Of Injured NZDF Troops
Friday, 2 November 2007, 12:00 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The two NZDF soldiers injured last week in a weapon accident in Afghanistan are to return to New Zealand to convalesce. More >>
NZ Army Hosts International Army Partners
Thursday, 1 November 2007, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Senior Army leaders from some of New Zealand's closest military allies have met in Christchurch as part of a long-running agreement to ensure the armies can operate effectively together. More >>
Update On Condition Of Injured NZDF Troops
Tuesday, 30 October 2007, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The two NZDF personnel injured on Sunday when a weapon accidentally discharged inside a vehicle were evacuated to a coalition treatment centre in Germany last night. More >>
NZDF Troops Injured In Afghanistan Accident
Monday, 29 October 2007, 12:29 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Two members of the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZPRT) in Afghanistan have been injured as a result of an accidental discharge of a weapon. More >>
Maori Welcome For President Of Ireland
Friday, 26 October 2007, 11:10 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Members of the New Zealand Defence Force’s Maori Cultural Group will perform a traditional Maori welcome for Her Excellency Mrs Mary McAleese, President of Ireland at Government House at 1000 am on Monday 29 October. More >>
Air Force Orion Joins Search South West Of Tonga
Friday, 26 October 2007, 9:23 am | New Zealand Defence Force
A Royal New Zealand Air Force Orion crew has joined the search for what is believed to be a stranded fishing vessel south west of Tonga. More >>
Weapons Find Caps Successful Afghanistan Mission
Tuesday, 23 October 2007, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
After six months in the Afghan desert summer, the tenth rotation of the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZPRT) will return to New Zealand this Sunday. More >>
Ice Repairs Test Air Force Personnel
Monday, 15 October 2007, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) technicians are working in extreme temperatures from -38degC to -55degC to repair a mechanical fault that has delayed the departure of a C-130 Hercules from Antarctica. More >>
Kiwi Troops Depart For Tour In Afghanistan
Monday, 15 October 2007, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
On Wednesday 17 October, a contingent of 77 New Zealand Defence Force personnel will depart from Ohakea Air Force Base to begin a six month deployment to Afghanistan. More >>
NZ's Most Tragic Day Marked In Belgium
Monday, 15 October 2007, 11:51 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Around 200 New Zealanders gathered today at Tyne Cot Cemetery in Belgium to mark New Zealand's most tragic day - October 12 1917. More >>
NZ Defence Force Joins Kiwis At Menin Gate
Friday, 12 October 2007, 12:34 am | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel joined hundreds of Kiwis at the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate in Belgium yesterday. More >>
New Zealand Veterans Remember Passchendaele
Thursday, 11 October 2007, 10:20 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Ten veterans from as far afield as Kamo to Geraldine travelled to Belgium recently to attend a number of ceremonies to mark the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele. More >>
Passchendaele’s Fallen To Be Commemorated
Tuesday, 9 October 2007, 10:24 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The 90th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendeale will be marked with a commemorative service at the National War Memorial and Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Wellington on Friday, October 12. More >>
Explosive Curtain Raiser For All Golds Match
Monday, 8 October 2007, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force's rugby league team will play the Royal Air Force in Warrington later this month in a curtain raiser for the All Golds match against the Northern Union. More >>
Air Force Orion Saves Tongan Fishermen
Monday, 8 October 2007, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A Royal New Zealand Air Force Orion crew saved the lives of six fishermen on the weekend when it located their boat, Denisiola, drifting 10km North of Tonga. More >>
Rugby Team Plays For The Fallen
Monday, 8 October 2007, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The All Blacks may have lost to the French yesterday morning but in Belgium last night (NZT) ex-pat rugby team London New Zealand beat an invitation French team from the Rugby Olympique Club 34-nil. More >>
Peoples Liberation Army Navy Visits NZ
Monday, 8 October 2007, 10:07 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The Peoples Liberation Army Navy Ship’s Haerbin and Hongzehu will visit Auckland from Sunday 7 October to Wednesday 10 October. More >>
Cold Summer Beckons For Defence In Antarctica
Friday, 5 October 2007, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Work during the Antarctic summer season has begun for seven New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel and the No. 40 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). More >>
New Zealand’s Newest VC Honours Famous VC
Tuesday, 2 October 2007, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand’s newest Victoria Cross holder Corporal Willie Apiata VC attended a ceremony in Guildford, south of London on Sunday to honour one of our most famous VC recipients Lord Bernard Freyberg VC. More >>
New Commander Joint Forces New Zealand Announced
Tuesday, 2 October 2007, 11:27 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Brigadier R.R. (Rhys) Jones has been appointed Commander Joint Forces New Zealand, Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae, ONZM announced today. More >>
