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Operation Resolution
20 February 2025
Latest stories
First RNZAF C-130H Hercules aircraft retires to Air Force Museum
19 February 2025
In the community
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Wai 2500 Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry
19 February 2025
Story Collection
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Invictus Games 2025
18 February 2025
Story Collection
New Zealand Team celebrates successful Invictus Games in Canada
18 February 2025
People
Army reserve recruit committed to helping communities in Marlborough
18 February 2025
Media Release
Papakura Military Camp housing provides a new way of living for Army personnel
17 February 2025
In the community
A day in the life of Keno, an RNZAF Military Working Dog
17 February 2025
Capability
Gisborne Farm fencing specialist wins in the field with NZ Army
12 February 2025
People
Royal New Zealand Navy frigate sails to disrupt terrorist, criminal, activities in Middle East
12 February 2025
Ops & exercises
RNZAF squadron homecoming to Fiji
11 February 2025
Capability
NZ-led naval taskforce in Middle East makes first drug bust of year
11 February 2025
Ops & exercises
Fifty years dedicated to Navy
07 February 2025
People
NZ team flag bearer named for Invictus Games opening ceremony as team prepares to head to Canada
04 February 2025
People
Navy honours history at this year's Waitangi Day celebrations
03 February 2025
Our Heritage
RNZAF helicopter squadron wins international accolade for Gabrielle response
03 February 2025
Organisation
Royal Navy pips New Zealand in Bay of Islands regatta
03 February 2025
Partnering
Hercules retirement flights added
30 January 2025
Capability
RNZAF C-130H Hercules fleet retires after 60 years of service
30 January 2025
Capability
First New Zealander appointed to senior role in Royal Australian Air Force
29 January 2025
Partnering
Hercules retirement flight
28 January 2025
Capability
Top shooter right on the mark as he gets his Army career underway
28 January 2025
People
NZ Soldier defied doctors’ grim predictions following machine gun wounds, will compete at Invictus Games
27 January 2025
People
NZDF celebrates successful launch of a second satellite payload
24 January 2025
Partnering
Sailor returns to Canada for Invictus Games five years on from life-threatening experience
22 January 2025
People
Reserve Force training pushes new Blenheim soldier
21 January 2025
People
HMNZS Aotearoa departs on resupply mission to Antarctica
17 January 2025
Ops & exercises
Camp Quality children enjoy ‘view from the top’
17 January 2025
Organisation
New Zealand takes command of international task force disrupting drug smuggling in the Middle East
16 January 2025
Ops & exercises
New leadership team for NZ Army’s signals, intelligence and electronic warfare unit
16 January 2025
People
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Our core task is to protect the sovereign territory of New Zealand, including our Exclusive Economic Zone. We advance our nation’s interests through military operations at sea, on land and in the air. Our equipment and expertise support people and communities in need at home, across our region, and around the world.
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Find out moreThrough their eyes
Oamaru fencer loving the standards in NZ Army Reserve Force
14 January 2025
People
Navy Officer finds maritime value in aviation degree
08 January 2025
People
Teaming up with comrades in Fiji: A Gunner's experience
19 December 2024
Ops & exercises
Disaster response shapes risk-ready soldier
18 October 2024
Life in service
Air Force tech keeps Navy flying at sea
18 October 2024
Life in service
Whangarei sailor on deployment to South East Asia
19 September 2024
Media Release
Sailor expands her horizons with the Royal New Zealand Navy
13 September 2024