Friends sail together at RIMPAC*
HMAS Sydney rendezvoused with good friends and partner nations during the sea phase of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) in the
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New Zealand
New Zealand hosts ANZAC reserves exercise
Nearly 500 New Zealand Army and Australian Army Reserve personnel will gather in Gore this week for 10 days of
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Army chiefs renew Plan ANZAC
The New Zealand Army has reinforced its long-standing commitment with Australia with the signing of the renewed Plan ANZAC in
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RNZAF P-8A Poseidon successfully launches Harpoon missiles
A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-8A Poseidon has launched Harpoon missiles for the first time, during an international
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International team blows WWII-era explosives in PNG
Six New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel were part of a multinational effort in Papua New Guinea to destroy about
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Kiwi Herc flies home from Alaska
A Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Hercules has successfully taken part in the United States Air Force-led Exercise Red
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RNZAF Poseidon spots fisherman missing for a week
A Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon crew found a solo fisherman missing for a week in the northern
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RNZAF P-8A Poseidon spots missing vessels for two successful Pacific rescues
A Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon has successfully located eight people on two missing boats in the Pacific.
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New Zealand’s Middle East military observers stay positive in conflict zone
Seeking shelter during missile alerts, handling the tension during inspections, and avoiding explosive remnants of war are the necessities of
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Gurkhas train under Southern Alps
Soldiers from the New Zealand Army’s 2nd/1st Battalion of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (2/1 RNZIR) recently trained alongside
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NZ infantry platoon completes 90-day deployment in South Korea
A New Zealand Army infantry platoon has successfully completed a highly demanding three-month deployment to the Republic of Korea (ROK)
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RNZN USVs complete major patrol missions
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s two uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) recently completed the second of two border-security operations for Customs,
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NZ Army’s first Ex Balikatan
The New Zealand Army has completed its first Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines, improving its ability to fight a modern
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NZDF blows WWII bombs on Bougainville
Two large unexploded Second World War-era bombs in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, have been made safe by the New Zealand
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KIWIs shine in US LAV comp
A Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) crew from 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (1RNZIR) recently awarded top overall crew at
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NZ Herc embeds in RAAF squadron
For the first time, a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130J Hercules has been flying under an Australian call
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Cyber partnership strengthens across Tasman
A major step forward in trans-Tasman cyber cooperation was taken at the Five Eyes Defence Cyber Contact Group Conference in
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Kiwis deploy to South Korea
For the second year running, a New Zealand Army infantry platoon has deployed to the Republic of Korea to train
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Court martial for 3 over loss of HMNZS Manawanui
Charges have been laid in the Court Martial of New Zealand in relation to the loss of Royal New Zealand
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Aussie EDDs experience unique Kiwi test
In a significant first, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has taken the lead in organising and delivering a groundbreaking
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