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Operation Resolution

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NZDF recognises extra-yard efforts of soldier, sailor, aviator and civilian

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Invictus Games 2025

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Overcoming Obstacles at the Melbourne 70.3 Triathlon

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Building a high performance team

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Tohu Awards 2024

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Removal of HMNZS Manawanui fuel and other pollutants to get underway

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NZDF Medic Match crowns Cantabrian as top operator

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Chief of Defence Force recognises international responders in HMNZS Manawanui rescue efforts

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People of the Year Awards

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Civilian of the Year 2024

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Interim Court of Inquiry report into HMNZS Manawanui sinking received

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Haera ra, Tā Bom. A fitting farewell to the final soldier of 28 (Maori) Battalion.

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NZ Team announce Co-Captains for 2025 Invictus Games

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NZDF honours last Māori Battalion warrior

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‘Outstanding year’ for 2024’s top Navy Cadet

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Matataua team provide recon duties on request

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Soldier of the Year: Christchurch fitness instructor hits Army career running

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Kiwis maintaining the truce on the Korean Peninsula

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Canterbury in support of CHOGM

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2/1 Battalion RNZIR new Colours

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Behind the stitch of the NZ Army’s new King’s and Regimental Colours

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King Charles proud of link to NZ Army as battalion’s new Colours consecrated at Burnham parade

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Aotearoa completes Indo-Pacific mission

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New battle honours to be emblazoned onto a Regimental Colour of the New Zealand Army

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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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: Meet our NZ Team

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We are a combat-capable force, trained, equipped, and ready to respond 24/7.

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.

We are comprised of

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regular force personnel, reserves and civilian employees.

Our people, structure and leadership

We utilise a diverse range of modern military equipment.