NZ working-dog seminar a howling success
A seminar on training working dogs wrapped up at Trentham recently after hosting around 170 dog handlers from government and
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Laying and clearing sea mines in Eden
Royal Australian Navy has laid sea mines for the first time in nearly 50 years during Exercise Dugong. CAPTION: Dive
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New Zealand increases training support for Ukraine
The New Zealand government has announced an extension to its support in training Ukrainian recruits and provided additional funding for
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NZDF soldiers hit Ukraine-training milestone
New Zealand Defence Force personnel have overseen training for more than 2500 Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) recruits in the
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Te Mana crew-members among NZDF personnel awarded
Four Royal New Zealand Navy personnel who rescued a stricken yachtsman in atrocious conditions during Cyclone Gabrielle have been recognised
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NZSASR E Squadron recognised for service to New Zealand
E Squadron (explosive ordnance disposal) of the 1st New Zealand Special Air Service Regiment (1NZSAS Regt) has been awarded a
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Kiwi NH90 choppers back in the air
A 48-hour pause on flying of the Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 medium utility helicopter fleet has ended and
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Kiwis call ‘operational pause’ on NH90 flying
The Royal New Zealand Air Force paused flying of its NH90 medium utility helicopters for 48 hours from yesterday morning
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New Zealand leads charge on Talisman Sabre
New Zealand soldiers are embracing being on the front foot in a large-scale exercise in Australia alongside military partners for
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New Zealand’s P-8A Poseidon fleet now operational
After four years preparing to operate and maintain the new Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol
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Fast friends from across the ditch
For Royal New Zealand Navy officer Sub-Lieutenant Aron Mago, travelling to Australia to undertake the Engineer Officers’ Application Course has
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ADA launches first full-body fitment scanner with NZDF
Australian Defence Apparel New Zealand (ADA NZ), a subsidiary of Australia’s primary manufacturer of high-tech uniforms and equipment ADA, is
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Battle of Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral 55th anniversary
55 years ago today, Australian and New Zealand forces were attacked, resulting in their largest battle of the Vietnam War
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Willie Apiata VC auction raises NZ$200k for cyclone recovery
New Zealand Victoria Cross recipient Willie Apiata, with help from former New Zealand Defence Force colleagues, has raised more than
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“Plan ANZAC” to bring Oz/Kiwi armies closer together
The Australian and New Zealand armies today signed a new ‘Plan ANZAC’ they hope will build on their joint history
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Maritime survey experts exercise in New Zealand
The Royal Australian Navy Maritime Geospatial Warfare Unit (MGWU) took part in a Royal New Zealand Navy-led exercise providing both
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NZDF trials beach-landing equipment overseas
The New Zealand Defence Force has successfully trialled some of its beach-landing equipment in an overseas environment for the first
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Exchanging skills and knowledge
A Royal New Zealand Navy sailor is gaining the full Aussie experience on an exchange program with the Royal Australian
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NZ and Aussie health teams combine after Cyclone Gabrielle
Two environmental health officers (EHO) joined forces with the New Zealand Army Force Health Protection Team while supporting the response
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Gratitude from across the ditch
The Australian Defence Force team that deployed to New Zealand in late February to assist in the wake of Tropical
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