RNZAF P-8A Poseidon successfully launches Harpoon missiles
01 July 2026
NZDF supports successful operation to remove WWII-era explosives in Papua New Guinea
24 June 2026
Ops & exercises
First New Zealand military medals featuring King Charles III unveiled
25 June 2026
C-130J Hercules returns home from training exercise in Alaska
23 June 2026
Ops & exercises
NZDF supports efforts in Eastern Europe to train Ukrainian military
21 May 2026
Ops & exercises
Latest ops & exercises
Joint Navy and Fisheries operation targets fishery compliance from the Far North to the East Cape
14 July 2026
Ops & exercises
Making critical decisions in combat a key focus for large Army exercise in Waiouru
24 June 2026
Ops & exercises
-
NZDF supports successful operation to remove WWII-era explosives in Papua New Guinea
24 June 2026 -
C-130J Hercules returns home from training exercise in Alaska
23 June 2026 -
Royal New Zealand Navy sailors set to test themselves on the world stage in Hawaii
12 June 2026 -
Warrior skills on show at combat competition
09 June 2026 -
Soldiers from New Zealand Army and Royal Gurkha Rifles sharpen combat skills under the Southern Alps
05 June 2026 -
NZDF and NZ Customs support Pacific maritime surveillance patrols
04 June 2026
Journeys and voices
Aircraft missile work amazing new challenge for Hibiscus Coast armament technician
08 July 2026
People
Bay of Plenty aviator takes to the sky in new trade
02 July 2026
People
First medics graduate from joint NZDF-AUT programme at Burnham
26 June 2026
Life in service
Arrowtown medic embraces service opportunities with NZ Army Reserve Force
22 June 2026
People
-
Machine gunner sharpens heavy weapons skills in Tekapo alongside Royal Gurkha Rifles
17 June 2026 -
Whangaparāoa soldier returns to his roots in Korean deployment
17 June 2026 -
Tauranga army officer at the sharp end of Korean War legacy
17 June 2026 -
Auckland-born soldier finds his mark with the NZ Army and hones skills with Royal Gurkha Rifles
16 June 2026 -
Morrinsville officer thriving on challenges of the Korean DMZ
15 June 2026 -
Reserve Force challenges help drive Tuakau man in construction and soldiering
11 June 2026
Partnerships and engagements
Media releases
-
RNZAF P-8A Poseidon successfully launches Harpoon missiles
01 July 2026 -
RNZAF Poseidon crew spots fisherman missing for nearly a week in Cook Islands
19 June 2026 -
RNZAF P-8A Poseidon spots missing Fijian vessel for a successful rescue
12 June 2026 -
Tokoroa teenager holds his head high, and aims even higher following Navy graduation and topping class
09 June 2026 -
Huntly peacekeeper returns from operations in South Sudan
09 June 2026 -
Whakatāne sailor makes whānau proud with Navy graduation
09 June 2026 -
Te Awamutu sailor proud to give back through Navy service
08 June 2026 -
New Zealand’s Middle East military observers stay positive in conflict zone
08 June 2026 -
NZ Army platoon concludes landmark deployment to South Korea
03 June 2026 -
Hawke’s Bay woman jumps from ballet to the battlefield
02 June 2026 -
RNZAF safety expert appointed MNZM after 50-year aviation career
01 June 2026 -
NZ Army engineer awarded DSD for emergency responses in Vanuatu
01 June 2026
Equipment and capability
Changes to RNZAF terminology
15 June 2026
Organisation
Vehicle Washing, Water Recycling, and Catchment Protection at Waiouru Military Camp
08 June 2026
Organisation
Budget 2026 shores up maritime security
25 May 2026
Organisation
New houses become homes for Defence Force families
19 May 2026
Organisation
NZDF statement in response to China’s claims regarding P-8A aircraft flight
18 April 2026
Organisation
NZ Special Service Medal – Ukraine
31 March 2026
Medals and awards
Defence Legal Services receives Solicitor-General’s ‘Team Excellence’ award
27 March 2026
Organisation
Charges laid in relation to the loss of HMNZS Manawanui
02 March 2026