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Media Releases for 2005:

January

> Medical Team on route to Aceh
> Tsunami Relief - NZDF Update 1
> Tsunami Relief - NZDF Update 2
> RNZAF Flight Delayed
> Tsunami Relief - NZDF Update 3
> Tsunami Relief - NZDF Update 4
> Thoughts from Indonesia
> Tsunami Relief – NZDF Update 5
> NZDF Medical Team in Indonesia
> NZDF Medical Team in Indonesia
> Hercules Returns Home
> Medical Team Begins Work in Banda Aceh
> Navy Patrol Craft on Exercise in the Marlborough Sounds
> Tsunami Relief - NZDF Update 6
> Navy Patrol Craft on Exercise in the Marlborough Sounds
> Exercise Joint Kiwi Postponed
> Navy Patrol Craft Helps Stricken Yacht
> From the Rubble of Banda Aceh
> Bringing Hope to Banda Aceh
> The Strength of the Anzac Spirit
> VANZ announces ballot for Gallipoli Commemorations
> Helping Banda Aceh back on its feet
> Helping out in a devastated city
> Helping out in Banda Aceh
> Army to Parade Wellington Streets this Saturday
> NZ Troops off to Afghanistan
> NZ troops off to Afghanistan - Backgrounder
> NZ Troops off to Afghanistan - FAQ
> NZ extends commitment in Afghanistan
> Navy Base Change of Command-Post Ceremony
> New PRT contingent leaves for Afghanistan
> Wellingtons Territorial Force described as Exemplary
> Air Force Squadron Honoured
February

> Defence Personnel Depart for Banda Aceh - update
> NZ Army to drop in on Timaru tomorrow
> Navy participates in Waitangi Commemorations
> Defence Force Medical Team return from Banda Aceh
> Combined New Zealand and Australian Military Exercise off Australian Coast
> Exercise Fincastle
> Prime Minister to visit Devonport Naval Base
> Navys last steam driven frigate to be farewelled in style
> Flying at first light
> Commander UN visits NZ
> After the Tsunami
> Naval Commitments, and historical Naval involvement after the 1931 Earthquake
> Air Force Swoops into Gisborne
> NZ Army Unimog Accident - Cromwell
> Army-wide review into driver training
> NZ Army Unimog Accident - Cromwell
> NZ Army Unimog accident
> Army Territorial exercise in Napier
March

> NZ Army Unimog accident
> NZ Army Engineers Training in Wellington Harbour
> Navy's last steam driven frigate helps vessel in distress
> NZLAV on the road
> Navy Band on the road for west coast concerts
> NZ Defence Force hosts South Pacific Defence and Security Seminar
> Navy mother and son to receive long service medals
> Army Engineers support Blitz Build 05
> Army support the presentation of Credentials at Government House
> Navy celebrates ties with Napier during Art Deco Festival
> NZ Army supports Khaki All Blacks book in build up to UK tour
> Naval Reserve Patrol Craft returns to Auckland after faithful service
> Navy Deploys to Asia
> 19 Gun salute for Navy’s last steam driven frigate
> Naval Reserve Patrol Craft returns to Auckland after faithful service
> Strikemaster Jet takes to the Road
> Regional Representation at South Pacific Defence and Security Seminar
> Nominations called for Defence Industry Excellence Awards
> Ceremonial Welcome for Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain
> Lengthy farewell for Navys last steam driven frigate
> Defence Force ceremonial welcome for Prime Minister of Malaysia
> Bamyan greets Afghanistans first female governor
> Aid distributed by Kiwis in Afghanistan
> Vehicle Accident involving NZLAV
April

> Navy Ship to help with toxic substance recovery
> Renowned military historian to teach New Zealanders about the costs of war
> Morning Melodies with the Navy Band and Guests
> Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (Navy) Delegation visit to New Zealand
> Formal Handover of ex Navy Frigate Wellington to Sink F69 Trust
> Chief of Navy Singapore to visit New Zealand
> New Naval Ratings Ready for Service Careers
> Navy Adventure Challenge
> Anzac Day - Defence Personnel Overseas
> Anzac Day - A Reflection
> Navy Dive Support Vessel to visit Wellington
May

> $4.6 billion marks new era for Defence
> Defence Initiative Sustains Future Capacity
> New Zealanders in Afghanistan
> Navy lifeboat accident findings
> Air Force Investigation Complete: King Air Landing at Hokitika January 2005
> NZ Army on Standby in Bay of Plenty
> RAF Rugby League Tour
> Air Training Corp Honoured
> Defence Industry Excellence Awards – Final Nominations
> Airtrainers Buzz Over the South Island
> PM to Present Wings to Graduating Pilots
> Army and Navy to Assist with NZAID Projects in Niue
> Navy ships support World Expo in Japan
> Navy ship heading to Raoul Island for Resupply
June

> Warships showcase New Zealand to the world
> ARMY GETS A LECTURE FROM GENERAL SIR PETER DE LA BILLIERE
> Air Force Orion Locates Foundered Yacht
> Ceremonial Welcome for President of Bosnia and Herzegovina
> First visit to Russia for Navy
> Navy ship spends the weekend at home
> Navy Looks to future with Innovation Expo
> Media invited to attend General Sir Peter de la Billiere's Whitmore Lecture in Wellington
> Servicemen and women from the Navy, Army and Air Force clash of the courts
> Air Force Buzzes Over Mystery Creek
> Air Force Buzzes Over Mystery Creek
> Second Air Force Orion to Help with Rescue
> Defence Force provide Ceremonial Welcome for President of Pakistan
> Defence Force provide Ceremonial Welcome for President of Pakistan
> Defence Force welcome Governor-General of Solomon Islands
> Naval Task Group approaching China
> Defence Force WElcome Governor-General of Solomon Islands
> Navy saluting in China
> New Naval Officers ready for Service Careers
> Commemorations for 55th Anniversary of Korean War
> Lengthy Deployment for Navy Ship
> Army Officer Heads to Kosovo
> Air Force Orion Reaches Search Area
> Urgently Needed Medical Textbooks Go To Afghanistan
> NZDF Withdrawals from Mozambique and Sierra Leone
July

> Daily Challenges for Kiwi Soldiers in Afghanistan
> NZAid Funding of Bamyan Hospital Maternity Ward
> Navy Welcomes Home Historic Piupiu
> Burnham Camp Welcomes New Army Unit
> Air Force Band in Concert
> Accolades for Waikato Navigator
> Last Hurrah for Air Force Trumpeter
> Air Force Iroquois to Visit Local Cadet Units
> Student Pilots Descend on Tauranga
> Return for Navy Frigate Delayed
> Air Force Exercise in Fiji
> Army Court Martial
August

> New Zealand Army's oldest regular force Unit on the move
> Navy and North Shore City Council Join Forces
> Welcome Return for Navy Tanker
> Soldiers Take Over the Hills of Dunedin
> Soldiers Stride through Stratford
> Navy Vessel to Search for Missing Aircraft
> Fire Truck Gifted to the Solomon Islands
> Veterans and Defence Force Personnel Parade
> New Naval Ratings Ready for Service Careers
> New Naval Ratings Ready for Service Careers
> VJ Day Commemorations Wellington
> Christchurch Remembers the 60th Anniversary of the end of War in the Pacific
> Palmerston North Remembers the 60th Anniversary of the End of War in the Pacific
> NZDF Rugby Heads South
> Seven years since survey ship visit
> Cadets Climb into the Clouds
> Navy Ship to Dunedin Community
> Army Personnel Leave for Bosnia
> Navy and MFish Join Forces to Protect NZ Waters
> New Zealand Army take the field for All Blacks Test
> Navy Volunteer Reservists Graduate
> Surviving in the Snow
> Army Supports Presentation of Credentials at Government House
> Dunedin soldier played for the All Blacks
> Small Port, Warm Welcome for Navy Ship
> Defence Force Clashes with Police
> Two Naval Frigates for a Wellington Weekend
> Flypast Highpoint of Museum Open Day
> Women's Soccer Takes the Field in Nelson
September

> Navy Operational Diving Team Joins Search
> Auckland Medic on Patrol in Afghanistan
> Kiwi Troops in Afghanistan Cast Their Votes
> US Ambassador Visits Kiwi Troops in Afghanistan
> Change of Command for Navy Frigate HMNZS Te Mana
> Battle of Britain Commemoration
> Wellington Marches to the Beat of the RNZAF Band
> Duke of York to Visit Army Logistic Regiment
> NZDF Personnel Deploy to the Republic of Korea
> Duke of York to Visit Trentham Military Camp
> Duke of York to Visit Army Troops in Nelson
October

> New Zealand's Army Culture
> Kiwi's Destroy Largest Ammunition Cache to Date
> Servicemen and Servicewoman Battle it out on the Volleyball Court
> Sinai soldiers - Kiwis in the Middle East
> Birds Eye View of Daring Rescue
> 2 Inshore Patrol Craft to Visit Timaru
> Iroquois on Display at Staying Alive Expo
> Defence Equipment on Show on Wellington Waterfront
> Defence Industry Excellence Awards
> Soldier's Body Recovered
> Student Pilots Navigate the South Island
> Air Force Fly Past for Gisborne Celebrations
> Military Funeral for Soldier
> Northland Soldiers Serve in Afghanistan
> Navy to Visit Taupo for Three Events this Friday
November

> Aerobatic Training Camp at Ohakea
> Old Recruits Celebrate New Zealand Permanent Air Force Enlistment
> Territorial Doctor Collects Supplies for Afghanistan
> Media Opportunities Army on Exercise in Lower Central North Island
> Army on Exercise in the Lower North Island
> Army Finalises Tender Process for Sale of Armoured Personnel Carriers
> Navy Dive Support Vessel Visits Tauranga
> Army Supports Presentation of Credentials at Government House
> Army on the Move
> Defence Force Commemorations for Armistice Day
> Official Visit for Japan's Air Self Defence Force Chief
> Sleeping Boy
> Kiw Blue Jump in to Cambridge
> Air Force Hercules Begin Flights to Antarctica
> Media Opportunity: Motorised Battalion Group Live Firing Exercise
> Invercargill Soldier Patrols Afghanistan
> Scrap Metal to Swings - Childs Play for PRT
> New Air Force Pilots get their Wings
> Wanganui at the Heart of Major Army Exercise
> Tactical Training over the Central North Island
> Waikato Man gets his Wings
> Dunedin Men get their Wings
> Explosive Action on Te Kaha
> Quick reaction Force in Afghanistan
> Te Whanau A Apanui Cadet unit Recognition Parade
> Servicemen and Servicewomen from the Navy, Army and air force Battle it out on the Softball Diamond
> Tactical Flying Exercise
> Army Invades Days Bay for Fun Run
> Army Artist Reporting Duty
> Kiwi Troops Leave for a White Christmas
December

> Bullying but no culture of violence at Cadet School
> Statement by CDF on Ministerial Review
> Defence Force Ceremonial Welcome for Prime Minister of Turkey
> Navy Ships Return Home with a Bang
> New Naval Officers and Sailors Ready for Service Careers
> Officer to be Tried by General Court-Martial
> Kiwi Troops Head Home from Afghanistan
> Naval Service of Remembrance in Christchurch

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