NZDF begins annual Antarctic-support mission
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has begun its annual mission to take scientists and support staff to Antarctica, to
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New Zealand conducts train-the-trainer shoots on new Glock 17
The New Zealand Defence Force recently conducted a round of train-the-trainer courses for soldiers, sailors and airmen who will now
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WWII ammo blow rocks Solomon Islands
Nearly 20 tonnes of World War II munitions were destroyed during the Australian Defence Force-led multinational Operation Render Safe in the Solomon
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RNZN White Ensign on Auckland Harbour Bridge
At dawn on Saturday 1 October, the New Zealand White Ensign of the Royal New Zealand Navy will be hoisted on
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Operation Render Safe hits Solomon Islands
The dangers posed by explosive remnants of war in the Solomon Islands will again be tackled with the commencement of
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RNZAF’s new Seasprite on first mission
One of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s newly acquired fleet of Seasprite helicopters has nailed its first operational mission
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NZDF flies eruption shelter to volcanic island
The New Zealand Defence Force has airlifted a 2.4-tonne shipping container to volcanic White Island near Whakatane, to provide visitors
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RNZAF working double time in Middle East
The New Zealand Defence Force air transport team sent to support coalition operations in the Middle East has completed the
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Kiwis get rare torpedo-drop opportunity on RIMPAC
Ships and aircraft of the New Zealand Defence Force joined forces to hunt down an ‘enemy’ submarine and attack it
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RNZ Navy’s new fleet replenishment ship approved
HMNZS Endeavour’s $493 million replacement was been announced this afternoon (July 2016)(see September update below, re Rolls Royce), with the
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Royal New Zealand Navy takes hospital supplies to Vanuatu
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s offshore patrol vessel HMNZS Wellington left this morning to conduct fisheries patrols and port visits
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NZ Military Working Dogs cleared to dis-em-BARK
A group of Royal New Zealand Air Force Military Working Dogs and their New Zealand Police counterparts undertook helicopter familiarisation
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Task group building for communities in Tonga
A multi-national task group led by the New Zealand Defence Force has started community projects aimed at improving water storage
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Aussies and Kiwis take Position of Honour on Bastille Day
Australian and New Zealand Defence Force members today marched with French Armed Forces and other military contingents in the main
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Recruits help restore WWII RNZAF station
Forty-nine Royal New Zealand Air Force recruits have helped the Marlborough Garrison Society to restore some of the buildings that
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New Zealand Herc a Niue bakers’ delight
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) recently tasked a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft on a scheduled
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Kiwis lead multinational mission in Tonga
A multinational task group led by New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel will be undertaking community projects to improve water
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Afghan Army officer cadets complete NZDF-supported training
About 320 Afghan officer cadets have just completed a 12-month training programme that New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) mentors helped
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Busy fishing trip for HMNZS Otago
Fisheries patrols conducted by the Royal New Zealand Navy offshore patrol vessel HMNZS Otago in support of south-west Pacific countries
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RNZAF training flight turns real for students
The final training exercise for students on a Royal New Zealand Air Force course turned real when their aircraft was diverted
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