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HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa
15 October 2024
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Stories
Māori experiences front and centre as Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry reaches significant milestone
14 October 2024
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Wai 2500 Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry
14 October 2024
Story Collection
NZDF to hold Court of Inquiry into HMNZS Manawanui sinking
10 October 2024
Media Release
RNZN divers assess sunken ship in Samoa
08 October 2024
Media Release
HMNZS Manawanui crew to return home tonight
07 October 2024
Media Release
HMNZS Manawanui crew and passengers rescued after ship runs aground in Samoa
06 October 2024
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RNZAF helicopter crews hone skills with specialist Police teams
04 October 2024
Partnering
Masterton armourer relishes challenge of mortar work in Fiji
03 October 2024
Media Release
Art aids in recovery for soldiers, sailors and aviators
02 October 2024
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Key operational leadership roles reciprocated between New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces
02 October 2024
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Royal New Zealand Navy takes out top prize at 47th Roy Smith Memorial Trophy Competition
02 October 2024
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Navy Reservists contribute to Exercise Kakadu
02 October 2024
Ops & exercises
Waipukurau hosts NZ Army urban warfare exercise for Officer Cadets
01 October 2024
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Last flights to the ice with retiring Hercules C-130H open the Antarctic summer season
27 September 2024
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Historic recognition for Te Hokowhitu a Tū, Māori soldiers in the First World War
27 September 2024
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RNZAF medics hone emergency response skills near Auckland
26 September 2024
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Celebrating a decade of the Combined Space Operations Initiative
26 September 2024
Organisation
Far North bay ideal for international mine warfare exercise
25 September 2024
Media Release
Royal New Zealand Air Force exercise full-scale airfield emergency
25 September 2024
Ops & exercises
Mortars and machine guns pack the punch in latest Fiji-New Zealand Army exercise
24 September 2024
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King Airs keep close eye on fishing
24 September 2024
Our Region
NZDF made a proud contribution to Timor-Leste nationhood
20 September 2024
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Whangarei sailor on deployment to South East Asia
19 September 2024
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New Warrant Officer of the Navy
18 September 2024
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Sailor expands her horizons with the Royal New Zealand Navy
13 September 2024
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Taranaki soldier has a blast in NZ Army trade
11 September 2024
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New RNZAF Hercules put straight to work
10 September 2024
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NZDF contributes to Solomon Islands explosives disposal work
09 September 2024
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Major Waiouru exercise primes NZ Army for international war-fighting exercise
09 September 2024
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RNZAF wing commander passing on emergency response lessons in Marlborough
03 September 2024
Media Release
First female divers join the Royal New Zealand Navy Clearance Diving trade
02 September 2024
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Tonga Language Week 2024
22 August 2024
People
Age no barrier as persevering Auckland mum conquers RNZAF recruit course
20 August 2024
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Cook Islands Language Week 2024
05 August 2024
People
Jet skier eyes world title
31 July 2024
People
Weapons instructor assists Fiji military
15 July 2024