NZ Air Force’s Antarctic-support season opens
The first group of New Zealand Defence Force personnel have arrived in Antarctica on the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s
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NZDF and RFMF infantry train together in Fiji
For the first time in more than 27 years, the New Zealand Army has undertaken 81mm mortar demonstrations as part
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Commonwealth contingent proud to march at Queen’s funeral
Australian and New Zealand Defence Force personnel have completed their farewell to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in London overnight,
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ADF and NZDF rehearse for Queen’s funeral
Forty Australian Defence Force and 24 New Zealand Defence Force personnel will represent our Southern Hemisphere nations in the United
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Exercise Pitch Black 22 ends in NT
Exercise Pitch Black 2022 concluded yesterday, following three weeks of successful training by Australian and international military aircraft in the
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New Zealand Defence Force marks passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Buckingham Palace released a statement just after 6:30pm local time on Thursday 8 September 2022 – 3:30am Friday in Sydney
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New Zealand soldier killed in Ukraine identified
The New Zealand Defence Force has confirmed the soldier who was reportedly killed in Ukraine while on leave was Corporal
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New Zealand soldier killed in Ukraine
New Zealand Defence Force today issued a statement saying that a New Zealand Army soldier may have been killed in
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NZDF deploying infantry to train Ukrainians
The New Zealand Defence Force will, over the next three weeks, begin to deploy up to 120 personnel to the
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RAAF PC21s deploying to New Zealand
The Royal Australian Air Force will deploy aircraft and personnel to New Zealand for Exercise RAVEN KAHU which will occur
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Hospital facility blends capabilities
The primary casualty-receiving facility on board HMAS Canberra was a hive of activity during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)
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Soldiers connect with rural town
The regional township of Charters Towers, nearly 140km to the southwest of Townsville, was a hive of military activity from
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Mining for information at RIMPAC
Partner nation teams are using autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to assist explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) dive teams by searching for
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Kiwi pilot among those who soared over Queen’s parade
More than 70 aircraft from the British military soared above Buckingham Palace as the United Kingdom celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s
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Kiwis finish Ukraine-assist mission
The Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules and personnel that were deployed to Europe in support of Ukraine have
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HMNZS Aotearoa deployed until Christmas
Royal New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Aotearoa will be taking part in the world’s largest international maritime exercise for the
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NZDF warriors wow crowd at Queen’s Jubilee Pageant in London
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and its taua, or warrior party, have added a unique Kiwi spark to the
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NZ sending artillery trainers to support Ukraine
As part of New Zealand’s ongoing response to the war in Ukraine, New Zealand is providing further support and personnel
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New Zealand crews distribute Ukraine-bound weapons around Europe
New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed to Europe have quickly integrated with international partner militaries and commenced supporting Ukraine’s self
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NIOA buys New Zealand firearms wholesaler
NIOA will expand its presence in New Zealand with the acquisition of a leading firearms and ammunition wholesale distributor as
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