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HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa

Navy divers carry out daily reconnaissance on HMNZS Manawanui

Navy divers carry out daily reconnaissance on HMNZS Manawanui

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HMNZS Manawanui assessment and monitoring continues

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2/1 Battalion RNZIR new Colours

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NZ Army soldiers prepare for historic parade as new Colour Ensigns

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Air Force in Concert 2024 featuring music from stage and screen

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Invictus Games 2025

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Invictus Games 2025: Meet our NZ Team

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All three containers removed from reef after HMNZS Manawanui sinking

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Great granddaughter honours koro in historic First World War battle honours recognition

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Two containers successfully removed from reef after HMNZS Manawanui sinking

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Second World War veteran, 102, recounts service with pride ahead of his battalion’s historic recognition

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Defence College appoints Honorary Professor

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Disaster response shapes risk-ready soldier

Aviator stands in front of a Seasprite helicopter

Air Force tech keeps Navy flying at sea

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Containers to be removed from reef after HMNZS Manawanui sinking

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Māori experiences front and centre as Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry reaches significant milestone

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Wai 2500 Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry

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NZDF to hold Court of Inquiry into HMNZS Manawanui sinking

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RNZN divers assess sunken ship in Samoa

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HMNZS Manawanui crew to return home tonight

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HMNZS Manawanui crew and passengers rescued after ship runs aground in Samoa

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RNZAF helicopter crews hone skills with specialist Police teams

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Masterton armourer relishes challenge of mortar work in Fiji

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Art aids in recovery for soldiers, sailors and aviators

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Key operational leadership roles reciprocated between New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces

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Royal New Zealand Navy takes out top prize at 47th Roy Smith Memorial Trophy Competition

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Navy Reservists contribute to Exercise Kakadu

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Waipukurau hosts NZ Army urban warfare exercise for Officer Cadets

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Last flights to the ice with retiring Hercules C-130H open the Antarctic summer season

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We are a combat-capable force, trained, equipped, and ready to respond every hour of the day, every day of the year.

We keep Aotearoa New Zealand safe and secure. 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 supports people and communities in need at home, across our region, and around the world.

We are comprised of

15383

regular force personnel, reserves and civilian employees.

Our people, structure and leadership

We utilise a diverse range of modern military equipment.