Army and NZDF set to welcome new workhorse utility vehicle
21 November 2024
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Operation Resolution
20 November 2024
Story Collection
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
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People of the Year Awards
14 November 2024
Story Collection
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
NZDF honours last Māori Battalion warrior
08 November 2024
People
‘Outstanding year’ for 2024’s top Navy Cadet
07 November 2024
People
Matataua team provide recon duties on request
07 November 2024
Partnering
Soldier of the Year: Christchurch fitness instructor hits Army career running
06 November 2024
People
Kiwis maintaining the truce on the Korean Peninsula
06 November 2024
Ops & exercises
Canterbury in support of CHOGM
06 November 2024
Ops & exercises
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2/1 Battalion RNZIR new Colours
05 November 2024
Story Collection
Behind the stitch of the NZ Army’s new King’s and Regimental Colours
05 November 2024
Media Release
King Charles proud of link to NZ Army as battalion’s new Colours consecrated at Burnham parade
01 November 2024
Media Release
Aotearoa completes Indo-Pacific mission
29 October 2024
Ops & exercises
New battle honours to be emblazoned onto a Regimental Colour of the New Zealand Army
29 October 2024
Media Release
Navy divers carry out daily reconnaissance on HMNZS Manawanui
28 October 2024
Media Release
HMNZS Manawanui assessment and monitoring continues
27 October 2024
Media Release
NZ Army soldiers prepare for historic parade as new Colour Ensigns
25 October 2024
Media Release
Air Force in Concert 2024 featuring music from stage and screen
25 October 2024
Media Release
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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
Media Release
Taranaki soldier has a blast in NZ Army trade
11 September 2024
Media Release
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