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Media Releases for 2006:

January

> Singaporean Guns Arrive for Annual Exercise in Waiouru
> Change of Command Ceremonies for Three Navy Ships
> RNZAF Orion Lands on Antarctica
> NZ and Brunei Armed Forces on Exercise in Central Otago
> Trans-Tasman Territorial Exercise in Taupo
> Navy swap top jobs
> Navy to Support Auckland Harbour Festival
> Tauranga Soldier Off To Afghansitan
> Blenheim man braves cold in Afghanistan
> Greytown man serving in Afghanistan
> Naval ship sails for ceremony, operations and diplomacy
> Kiwi Soldiers to serve in the Solomons
February

> NZ Troops Destroy Opium Resin in Afghanistan
> RNZAF responds to emergency at Ohakea
> Unimog Involved in Accident
> Air Force Band Swoops into Town
> Air Force Band to Perform Charity Concert in Gisborne
> Multi Agency Support in the Sounds
> Defence Minister Attends Army Officer Graduation
> Defence 21 Gun Salute Welcome for President of Lithuania
> Victoria Cross Returned to Hero's Family
March

> Navy Ship Successfully Worked Up
> Government appoints new Defence Force Chiefs
> Army Progresses Driver Training Review Recommendations
> the dry, dusty and desert plains of Sudan
> Night Flyers
> Kiwis Destroy fifth Afganistan weapons cache
> Ohakea Granted Freedom of the City
> South Island night flyers
> Cromwell Unimog Accident Court of Inquiry Finalised
> New Senior Appointments for Defence Force
> Officer to be Tried by Courts-Martial
> new naval ratings ready for service careers
> Brigadier General Tuar Matan Ruak Commander Timor Leste Defence Force to Visit New Zealand
> Navy Names Seven New Ships
April

> NZ Army's Band set to wow at Sydney Anzac Tattoo
> NZ Army's artist Matt Gauldie - first exhibition
> Final sailing from Lyttelton for Navy Ship
> Weather forecast clips open day wings
> International Anzac Interviews with Defence Force
> Air Force hits the mark on Exercise Skytrain
> Afghanistan bound - Next Defence Force Contingent Departs
> Defence Force Chief Orders Review of Ammunition and Weapons Procedures
> Defence Force Personnel Return From Bosnia
> Inaugural Army Artist Exhibition is Launched
> Guns n Poppies Defence Force in Wellington
> Solomon Islands NZDF Assistance
> Defence confirms robust ammunition control procedures.
> Further deployment to the Solomon Islands
> More Troops and Equipment Leaving for Solomons
> New Zealand soldier injured in Afghanistan
> Senior Reserve Force Officer to address South Island Mayoral Conference
> Defence Force Service Chief's Change of Command
> New Zealand Defence Force on ANZAC Day
> Explosion in Sinai - NZDF member involved
> New Zealand Defence Force Construction Task in Vanuatu
> Update: Explosion in Sinai- New Zealand Defence Force Member Involved
May

> Returning Personnel Cap off Whirlwind Month for NZDF
> Exercise to Reality - Soldiers deploy to the Solomons
> Soldiers back from the Solomons
> Going Once, Going Twice - Army Landrovers under the Hammer
> Soldiers Injured in Ammunition Incident
> Update: soldiers injured in ammunition incident
> Careers Advisors get a taste of the Air Force
> Largest auction of Army Landrovers looms
> Otago Man Appointed Top Army Advisor
> Final call, going, going, gone: Army V8 Landrovers
> NZDF in Timor-Leste
> More NZ Troops for Timor
> Timor-Leste Update
> Timor Veterans Return
June

> New Zealand Troops arrive in Dili
> NZDF flies generator to Niue
> TF welcomes Private Roy
> NZ Frigate to visit India
> Military police deploying for Timor-Leste
> Timor-Leste – surreal and very sad
> RNZAF Search and Rescue
> NZ soldier hit by 'dart' in Dili
> Soldiers home from the Solomons
> Defence Force to assist Civil Defence in Canterbury
> Death of former Chief of Army
> NZDF assisting Civil Defence
> Chief of Army involved in car accident
> RNZAF to welcome Singaporean PM
> Hovering on a ledge
> More Troops for Timor
July

> Indian Navy Ship to Visit Auckland
> First Troops Home from Timor
> Singapore and NZ navy exercise
> Multi - Role Vessel heads to Sea for Trials
> NZ Troops in East Timor - Update
> Two Farewells and a Welcome for Navy Ships
> NZDF Personnel based in Lebanon and Israel continue in their role
> Free Public Performance by New Zealand's Army Band
> Personnel Archives Staff Recognised
> NZDF Officer's Family Evacuated from Lebanon
> Defence Force Preserves Historical Records
> Fresh Faces for the Solomon's
> Naval Ship Supports Prize-giving in Wellington
> New Helicopters Represent Quantum Leap Forward
August

> NZ Navy to Visit Japan
> NZDF Farewells Governor General
> Navy Court Martial
> Governor General Farewelled
> Back from the Solomons
> Naval Ship to visit Wesport
> First Step in Ohakea Redevelopment
> Army Artist Paints Governor's Portrait
> New Zealand Army Honoured with Institute of Building Award
> Army Unimog in Accident
> NZ Army in Australia to Commemorate Battle of Long Tan
> Army Unimog Accident - Update
> Army Unimog Accident – Updated Details of Private Meredith Simm
> New Zealand Defence Force Mourns Maori Queen’s Passing
> Chief of Army: Confidence in Safety of Unimog Fleet
> New Zealand Defence Force Teams support Turangawaewae Marae
> Army Unimog Accident – Further Update
> Army Unimog Accident – Driver's Details
> Army Unimog Accident:Personal Statement Released
> NZDF Welcomes New Governor General
> Navy Mows Go for Cancer Appeal
> RNZAF 757 Drops in on Woodburne
> School Children Make Music with the Air Force
> NZDF Troops to Return from Timor
> Timor Troops Get Ready to Come Home
> Vehicle Accident in Afghanistan
> Arrival Details for Timor Personnel
> Takaka Local Returns from Timor
> Kawerau Peacekeeper returns from Timor
> Student Pilots Swoop on Hastings
> Chief of Army: Army has already Taken Action on Coroner’s Report
> Update: Vehicle Accident in Afghanistan
> Welcome for Governor General
> Air Force Holds Inaugural Women’s Leadership Forum
September

> Dead Airman’s Watch Returned after 64 Years
> Defence Secretary Retires
> Kiwi Forces Deploy to South China Sea
> Automobile Association Honours Army Drivers
> NZ Air Force All Fingers and Thumbs
> Goff to Host Canada - NZ Defence Talks
> Fit to Fight and Win: Army’s Dietician Honoured
> Ceremonial Farewell for King of Tonga
> New Zealand Remembers: The 90th Anniversary of the Somme
> RNZAF Exercise Ends
> NZ Defence Force supports Rewrite the Future Campaign
> Navy 'Beat Retreat' Ceremony for Veterans
> 90th Anniversary of the Somme
> Military Pageant – a Night to Remember
> NZ Navy Rugby Team in ‘Navy World Cup’, South Africa
> NZDF Support at Orakei Marae
> Military Pageant to be held in Wellington
> Bersama Pardu confirms NZ up to the mark
> New Zealand Soldier to fill key UN role in Timor Leste
> Unknown Warrior Prints Gifted to Mayor of Longueval
> Cultural Volunteers: the Navy's Secret Weapon
> Canterbury Begins Final Pre-delivery Fit-out
> Navy Band Joins The Ranfurly Shield Celebrations
October

> Army Reaches for the Sky with New Capability
> Kiwi Engineers Prepare to Return Home from Timor-Leste
> Sending a Kiwi Christmas to Defence Forces Overseas
> Veterans Day at Devonport Naval Base
> Naval Accommodation in Mt Maunganui
> ‘God, King and Country’ recognition from Queen for Manahi
> World Renowned Army Band to Play in Wellington
> NZ Navy Rugby Team on a Winning Streak
> NZ Bravery Awards for Defence Force Personnel
> Air Force Crew Go Back to School
> Kiwi Troops Prepare for Afghanistan Post
> Afghanistan Service Recognised by United States
> Defence Priorities 2007
> New Defence Projects Detailed
> Employer Support Council Launched
> Vice Chief of Defence Force's appointment extended
> New Secretary of Defence appointed
> Kiwi Troops Returning from Afghanistan
> Navy Museum Website Uncovers Hidden Treasures
> Kiwi Troops Return After Successful Tour in Afghanistan
> Territorial Force to take on Solomons
> Movember
> NZ to Participate in US Led Non-Proliferation Exercise
November

> Another Defence Re-Equipment Project Successfully Completed
> NZ Troops in Afghanistan Transfer From US to NATO Led Missions
> Beware Icebergs on the move
> Maori Television Broadcasts Military Pageant Nov 3, 8.00PM.
> Final Week at Burnham for Solomons Soldiers
> Launch of the First Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel
> FLYMOS help raise awareness of mens' health issues
> Army Honours Veterans in Dunedin
> Navy Ships Help Fellow Mariners in Need
> Kiwi Troops Destroy more than a Tonne of Opium in Afghanistan
> Wreath Laying Ceremony for Armistice Day
> Defence Force Making a Difference for New Zealand Youth
> Launch of the HMNZS Otago
> Army's Armoured Vehicles take on Auckand Traffic
> Navy Ship to Support Ship Cove/Meretoto Opening
> President of Chile welcomed with 21-gun salute
> Security Conference unites Defence Chiefs
> New Zealand Led Joint Task Force heads to Tonga
> New Zealand and Vietnam to Develop Defence Relationship
> First New Navy Patrol Vessel Launched
> NZ Led Force Declares Fau’amotu Airport Open
> Talks between New Zealand-Led Joint Task Force and Tongan Defence Services
> NZDF Calming Support in Tonga
> New Zealand Troops to Ensure Smooth Elections in Timor-Leste
> Movember Spreads to Overseas Troops
> Air Force goes Special Ops
> Defence Force Personnel to Assist Tongan Authorities
> Fresh Legs for Solomon Islands Mission.
> Air Force Helicopter Squadron Goes Tactical
> Big Gun for Hamilton Ceremony
> Kiwi Troops Return After a Job Well Done in Timor-Leste
> Linton Camp: Comrades and Community cash up for Cancer
> Defence Force to Withdraw from Tonga
> Close Shave for Movember Mo-off
December

> NZDF Withdrawal from Tonga
> A Nation's Gift - the HMS New Zealand Story
> Naval Ships Return from Operations and Diplomatic Tasks
> New Zealand Soldiers Return Home in Time for Christmas
> Freedom of the City for Home Port Sailors
> A Ship Shape Organisation - High Scoring Navy Recognised for Business Excellence
> Army ranks grow with two graduations in two days
> Defence bears for Pack the Bus Appeal
> Navy survey ship changes hands
> Goff to Meet Trade and Defence Counterparts in the Middle East
> Naval Trainees Graduate
> Santa Given a Helping Hand in Afghanistan
> Christchurch Commemoration for HMS Neptune
> Goff Visit to Turkey Boosts Trade and Defence Ties
> 50th Anniversary of Antarctic Departure from Wellington
> Keel Lay for second inshore Patrol Vessel
> Defence to send Specialist Force to Lebanon
> Media Statement
> Kiwi cadets shine at Australian military academy graduation
> Kiwi Troops Boost Education in Afghanistan
> Christmas 2006 - Where Your Servicemen and Women are Serving

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