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People of the Year Awards
04 December 2024
Latest stories
Helping soldiers get a good start
04 December 2024
People
Registration for Gallipoli 2025 services open
04 December 2024
Our Heritage
Caught out in the worst
03 December 2024
In the community
New NZ Army commander people-focussed and targeting preparation for combat
03 December 2024
People
Safety Person of the Year 2024
03 December 2024
People
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Operation Resolution
02 December 2024
Story Collection
Innovator of the Year 2024
02 December 2024
People
Outstanding sportsperson looks back on journey
02 December 2024
People
Details from interim court of inquiry report into HMNZS Manawanui incident released
29 November 2024
Media Release
NZ Army Engineers celebrate 50th charter year with Akaroa
29 November 2024
Our Heritage
RNZAF firefighter awarded 2024 Aviator of the Year
28 November 2024
People
Taranaki gunner proud to represent New Zealand at prestigious US Academy
27 November 2024
People
First flight to ice for Air Force’s new C-130J Hercules
26 November 2024
Capability
Marlborough aviator helps Pasifika youth soar
26 November 2024
People
Building resilience in our reservist soldiers
26 November 2024
Ops & exercises
RNZAF’s No. 3 Squadron recognised for Cyclone Gabrielle response
25 November 2024
In the community
Army and NZDF set to welcome new workhorse utility vehicle
21 November 2024
Capability
NZDF recognises extra-yard efforts of soldier, sailor, aviator and civilian
20 November 2024
Media Release
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Invictus Games 2025
19 November 2024
Story Collection
Overcoming Obstacles at the Melbourne 70.3 Triathlon
19 November 2024
People
Building a high performance team
19 November 2024
Capability
Tohu Awards 2024
18 November 2024
In the community
Removal of HMNZS Manawanui fuel and other pollutants to get underway
18 November 2024
Media Release
NZDF Medic Match crowns Cantabrian as top operator
15 November 2024
Media Release
Chief of Defence Force recognises international responders in HMNZS Manawanui rescue efforts
15 November 2024
Media Release
Civilian of the Year 2024
14 November 2024
People
Interim Court of Inquiry report into HMNZS Manawanui sinking received
14 November 2024
Media Release
Haera ra, Tā Bom. A fitting farewell to the final soldier of 28 (Maori) Battalion.
13 November 2024
Media Release
NZ Team announce Co-Captains for 2025 Invictus Games
11 November 2024
People
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18 October 2024
Life in service
Whangarei sailor on deployment to South East Asia
19 September 2024
Media Release
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13 September 2024
Media Release
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11 September 2024
Media Release
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03 September 2024
Media Release
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