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This section offers the latest in Defence Force news. We also regularly issue statements and background information to the media. We have maintained an archive of media releases since May 2003.
Change of command for Navy frigate
A ceremony to mark the official change of Commanding Officer of the Navy’s Anzac-class Frigate, HMNZS TE MANA will be held Friday, 27 August 2010 at 10am, at the Devonport Naval Base.
During the ceremony Commander Blair Gerritsen will relinquish...
Sir Keith Park statue to be unveiled in London
A permanent bronze statue of New Zealander Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park will be unveiled at a formal ceremony in London on 15 September.
The unveiling, held to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, will be attended by...
Defence Force provides innovative apprentice scheme
The New Zealand Defence Force is partnering with industry to provide a safety-net to apprentices by encouraging them to join their Reserve Forces. After a successful pilot scheme the Defence Force and a number of group training organisations (GTO)...
Golden results for army shooters
The NZ Army combat shooting team struck gold recently at the world renowned Central Skill at Arms (CENTSAM) military shooting competition.
Split into two teams, the 12 Kiwi shooters competed in team and individual matches winning a number of...
Remembering the 'forgotten' war
Korean War veterans will gather at the National War Memorial in Wellington at 11.00am on Friday 25 June to remember those New Zealand military personnel who lost their lives during the Korean War.
The ceremony, held on the 60th anniversary of the...
Ramos-Horta presents medals to Defence Force personnel
On 20 May President José Ramos-Horta bestowed medals on 170 New Zealand Defence Force personnel in recognition of their contribution to the country's independence.
The ceremony was held at Nicolau Lobato Presidential Palace in Dili, and...
Air Force praises well equipped yachties after search and rescue
The crew of an Air Force Orion aircraft from No 5 Squadron successfully located a yacht after a distress beacon alert was received by the NZ Rescue Coordination Centre (NZRCC).
The Orion crew launched from Auckland Air Force Base during the...
Navy Inshore Patrol Vessel to rescue of Tug
The Naval Inshore Patrol Vessel HMNZS ROTOITI responded to a MAYDAY call this morning; a tug was on fire north of Cape Rodney.
ROTOITI was at anchor in the Hauraki Gulf conducting a Naval training exercise when the Rescue Coordination Centre...
Young people take on Air Force challenge
Up to 80 Year 12 and 13 students from the Manawatu, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, Wellington, Canterbury and Otago regions are getting a taste of fun, adventure and challenges as they spend a week at Air Force Base Ohakea.
For the students taking part...
An emotional reunion with veterans at Te Kaha Marae.
Te Kaha Marae on the day of CPL Apiata's Homecoming
Waiata for CPL Apiata at Te Kaha Marae
This page was last reviewed on 26 August 2010, and is current.