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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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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RNZAF training flight turns to real-life rescue
A training flight over the Hauraki Gulf turned into a real-life search and rescue operation for crew members of a
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HMNZS Aotearoa home after 8-month deployment
Friends, family, haka, senior defence leaders and the Royal New Zealand Navy band were all on hand at Devonport Naval
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New Zealand Defence Force teams provide specialist training to Ukraine forces
Specialist teams of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel continue to train Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) personnel in the
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NZ Army creates new motorised infantry battalion
A newly-formed unit of the New Zealand Army, Ngāti Tūmatauenga, was formally called to attention this week. CAPTION: Ngāti Tūmatauenga,
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Luftwaffe exercise delivers benefits for New Zealand
Exercise Tūhono Rangi, a landmark joint training operation with the German air force (Luftwaffe), has wrapped up for the New
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New livery on new transport for RNZAF
A six-year lease-to-buy deal to acquire replacement strategic transport aircraft for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has been
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Luftwaffe training visit to New Zealand
Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) will host several German air force (Luftwaffe) aircraft, working alongside the visitors as they
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New Zealand hosts Five Powers exercise
Manawatū’s Linton Military Camp is this month the battlefield headquarters for leading soldiers from New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and
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RNZAF NH90s complete longest flights over water
For the first time, Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) helicopters have flown between two countries, crossing a large swathe
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New Zealand Army delivers first mortar course in PNG
A New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) contingent drawn from various units within 1st (NZ) Brigade and Joint Support Group has
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