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Media Releases for 2007:

January

> Air Force to Hit the Mark on Exercise Skytrain
> Navy Fleet on Parade
> Defence Intervention Saves a Life in Solomon Islands
> Chief of Defence Force to visit Antarctica for 50th Anniversary.
> Barbeque on the Ice
> Kiwi Troops give Boost to Afghan Tourism
> Honing their skills – Exercise Skytrain.
> Change of Command for one Ship and Final Farewell for Two Others
> Navy Ship to Support Auckland Anniversary Day.
> Waiouru Welcomes Singaporean Artillery
> 50-Man Guard and Navy Warship to support Waitangi Celebrations.
> NZ Touch Teams Out in Force Against Aussies
> Kiwi Troops work towards explosive-free Afghanistan
> Three - Nil for NZ Defence Touch Rugby Team
> End of an era for former Navy steam driven Frigate
> Warriors@Wigram set to wow Christchurch.
February

> Sand and Frozen Earth wont stop Defence Force's Waitangi Day
> Defence to send specialist force to Lebanon
> Takapuna man to lead Defence team in Lebanon
> Defence Force skills strengthen Solomon Islands
> Defence One-Day Cricket Match
> Battlelines drawn as Territorial Force takes to the hills
> Navy Survey ship assists fishing vessel in distress
> Navy Survey vessel to attend Art Deco weekend in Napier
> Australian PM to lay wreath
> Northland woman keeps soldiers healthy in Solomon Islands
> Statement from the NZ Defence Force in relation to a charge under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
> Maori Welcome for President of Finland
> Territorial Force graduates to parade at Waiouru
> The race for the Navy Otago Cardboard Cup
> Goff Parachute Jump - Friday
> Kiwi Troops lay foundations for peaceful Timor Elections
> Defence Battlefield clearance team get to work in Lebanon
> End of an Era for Defence House
> Navy Tanker to support 50th Anniversary of Antarctica Operations
> Gisborne man to keep the peace in Africa
> Navy Survey Vessel heading to Nelson
March

> F-111's set to light up Whenuapai
> Army supports Credentials Ceremony
> NZ Defence Touch Team aim for gold
> Kiwi Battlefield Clearance Team makes explosives progress
> Singapore to join New Zealand in Afghanistan
> Navy Frigate visiting Nelson this weekend
> Kiwi soldiers embark on final Solomons training exercise
> Kiwis Committed to Afghanistan
> New Zealand re-commits to Afghan mission - MOD Release
> Third place for NZDF Touch Team
> Duke of York to visit Amy Logistics Regiment
> Duke of York to visit Naval base
> War hero recognised at last
> Defence Force Parades at Cenotaph Re-dedication
> Logistics Regiment welcomes Duke of York
> New Zealand increases deployment to Timor-Leste
> Defence Force increases presence in Timor Leste
> New Air Force pilots get their wings
> Navy ships departing for operations and diplomatic tasks
> Air Force Chopper to fly over Central Christchurch
> More troops bound for Solomon Islands
> Energy Efficient Defence House opened by PM
> New Naval Ratings ready for Service Careers
> Air Force 70th Commemorations off to a Flying Start
> Air Force completes successful Pacific Surveillance
April

> DOC and Navy return from resupply on Raoul Island
> NZ Troops back home from the Solomon Islands
> 15 year military commitment to Bosnia to end
> Back home from the Solomon Islands
> New Zealand Army Artist to exhibit Afghanistan and Solomon Islands paintings
> NZDF contingent assisting Solomon Islands aid effort
> Revised arrival time for return of NZ troops to Christchurch
> More Defence Personnel to Help Solomon Aids Effort
> Defence Force promotes peaceful elections in Timor Leste
> Kiwi troops prepare for Afghanistan deployment
> Cadet Forces to get refurbished rifles for future ANZAC Days
> Kiwi troops prepare for Afghan summer
> Memorial to brave New Zealand tunnellers unveiled
> NZDF sends third Solomons aid flight
> International ANZAC interviews with Defence Force Personnel
> Successful NZDF Aircraft loading team returns from Solomon Islands
> Change of command ceremony for Navy ship
> Navy Survey vessel training in Doubtless Bay
> New Air Force recruits march out
> Air Force helicopters to boost security efforts in Timor
> Dunedin man prepares to deploy to Timor Leste
> Napier man prepares for NZDF Timor Leste assignment
> Anzac Commemorations for Wellington
> Anzac Day remembered in NZ and around the world
> First Air Force helicopter departs for Timor Leste
> Navy ships in Northland for Anzac Day
> Press Conference at Defence House today
> Kiwi Troops return after a successful tour in Afghanistan
> Statement from Chief of Army regarding the release of the Coronial report into the Cromwell Unimog Accident
> Kiwi troops return after successful tour in Afghanistan
May

> Air Force Iroquois works with Australian Army Blackhawks
> Australian study applauds NZ defence strategy
> Navy In Shore Patrol craft to visit Napier
> Air Force welcomes C-130 self protection upgrade
> Cabinet approves Hercules self protection project
> Navy Band on the road for BoP and East Coast Tour
> Inshore Patrol Craft bound for Nelson
> Air Force supports assault on South Taranaki
> Defence Force promotes peaceful elections in Timor Leste
> New focus for Defence Force rugby: Pacific Military Cup selection
> Air Force touch rugby team to challenge East Coast Schools
> Air Force assists in search for Swiss Tramper
> Missing Swiss tramper sighted by Air Force helicopter
> Servicemen from Navy, Army and Air Force battle it out on the rugby field
> Visiting British Army rugby team to play New Zealand Army Academy XV
> Air Force Chopper joins search for missing tramper
> Ceremonies for Greek Prime Minister
> Poppy Day raises $75,000
> Bombs away over Kaipara
> Air Force to participate in Canadian Exercise
> Air Force Orion helps rescue sailors north of Samoa
> First Protector ship, HMNZS Canterbury, arrives June
> New Medal for Defence Force
> Kiwi troops deploying to Timor-Leste
> Navy eagerly awaits new ship
> NZ and Australian Navys to battle it out on the rugby field
> Further troops for peacekeeping mission in Timor
> Philippines President to lay Wreath
> Air Force helicopter evacuates Australian soldier in Timor
> NZ Soldiers recover Afghan artefacts
> Kiwi Troops returning from Timor Leste
> NZDF welcomes Singaporeans to Afghanistan
> RNZAF helicopters to participate in Christchurch exercise
> Kiwi troops homebound after six months in Timor Leste
June

> NZDF recognises international day of UN peacekeepers in Timor-Leste
> New ship handed over to Navy
> Defence Personnel named in Queens Birthday Honours
> Ceremony in Belgium to remember Messines
> Air Force joins search for missing hunter
> Medal ceremony for Solomons Contingent
> Defence Careers on Show
> NZ LAVS in action in the Hawkes Bay
> Weekend of Band Fun - 16 - 18 June
> HMNZS CANTERBURY Commissioned into Service
> NZ Air Force host Australian Crews
> HMNZS CANTERBURY Homecoming – Lyttleton, 28 June 2007
> New Chief Information Officer for Defence
> New Defence Personnel bound for Lebanon
> HMNZS Canterbury sails for New Zealand
> Future Air Force Leaders March Out
> Schedule for HMNZS CANTERBURY Homecoming, 28 June
> We will remember them – remembering the Korean War fallen
> Defence Helicopters to bring up 150 flying hours in Timor Leste
> NZ Army Museum Display goes to Belgium
> American Aircraft to make flying visit to New Zealand
> Interview opportunity with last NZDF Personnel to serve in Bosnia
> Air Force Announces a New Trade
July

> Gallantry awards for New Zealand Soldiers
> Defence Team home from Lebanon
> Defence contribution to Bosnia comes to a close
> Keeping helicopters burning and turning in Timor Leste
> North Island teens take on Air Force Challenge
> HMNZS Canterbury arrival in Devonport, Auckland
> Ohakea hosts Air Force Challenge
> Air Force joins Maritime Warfare Exercise off Australia
> NZ Defence Force Remembers Passchendaele
> Defence Force joins the battle against Far North floods
> Air Force recruits brave cold on first deployment
> Warship returning home from operation and diplomatic tasks
> Army unimogs rescue stranded school children
> Kiwi troops deploying to Timor-Leste and Solomon Islands
> International Air Cadets prepare for Kiwi experience
> Kiwi troops returning from Solomon Islands and Timor Leste
> Air Force Helicopters to inspire Turbos to victory
> NZ Air Force Prepares to Host Australian Air Power
> Kiwi Troops Return to Winter Shock
> Operation Warpaint aims to raise awareness of Passchendaele
> From South East Asia to Afghanistan: Infantry Battalion marks 50 years of serving New Zealand
> Election success the highlight of Timor-Leste deployment
> New Air Force Pilots graduate
> Air Force the logical choice for Wellington Wings graduate
August

> Wellington to Boom to Air Force Band sound
> Te Kaha homecoming for Corporal Willie Apiata VC
> Naval Ship departing for overseas deployment
> Runway walk for Arthritis sufferer
> Air Force Pilots take on Southern Mountains
> Navy survey ship assists in Samoa
> Navy's newest ship put through its paces
> Australia hosts RNZAF for Tropical Flying Exercise
> Air Force Graduates Celebrated with Orion Flypast
> NZ Navy medics assist United States Navy in Papua New Guinea
> Navy Seasprite helicopter to visit Invercargill
> Kiwi Soldiers train Afghan Police
> US Coastguard and NZ Navy to start annual exchange
> New Zealand Soldiers carry out explosive work in Afghanistan
> Servicemen and Women from the Navy, Army and Air Force clash on the Courts
> Navy Frigate heading to Timaru
> Navy frigate heading to Timaru and helicopter to visit schools
> New Zealand Navy Officers onboard US Coastguard Cutter
> Hawera Soldier makes a difference in Solomon Islands
> Defence acknowledged for support of diversity
> Maori Cultural Group to Perform at Tattoo
> Navy frigate heading to Dunedin
September

> NZDF welcomes Heads of State
> Navy ships and Chief heading to Tauranga
> Navy ships heading to Whangarei
> Updated - Navy frigate heading to Dunedin - Helicopter visits
> Statement regarding Weld Pass Coronial Report
> NZ Soldier receives commendation for actions after attack by suicide bomber
> Air Force operates at low level
> Operation Warpaint - 1st Prize to Dunedin Student
> Successful Operation for Navy and Fisheries
> NZDF Maori cultural group impresses in Malaysia
> HMNZS CANTERBURY in Wellington tomorrow
> Navy ships help fellow Mariners in need
> Air Force dropping in on central North Island schools
> Navy and Army train on new ship
> Change of command for Navy frigate HMNZS Te Mana
> RNZAF Skyhawks to move from Woodbourne hangar
> Navy survey vessel heading to Gisborne and Napier
> Rugby team from the Chinese Army to visit Auckland
> Media Opportunity - HMNZS Canterbury and Army exercises in Wellington
> Christmas Parcels for Kiwi Troops
> Army and Navy support the All Blacks
> Getting a taste of Army life
> Pilot's personal link to Passchendaele ceremony
> Defence helicopter delivers books to Timorese children
> Ceremony to honour Lord Bernard Freyberg
> Levin woman swaps home comforts for Timor challenge
> New Zealand Defence Force saves newborn baby in Timor-Leste
October

> Ceremony in Belgium to remember Passchendaele
> New Zealand Defence Force honours great military commander
> Chinese Navy ships to visit Auckland
> New Commander Joint Forces New Zealand announced
> Open day at home for Navy's survey vessel
> New Zealand's newest VC honours famous VC
> Palmerston North woman takes on Timor challenge
> Cultural fest descends on Waiouru
> Students survey life at sea
> Kiwis gather to remember Passchendaele
> New Zealand’s bloodiest day on the battlefield to be commemorated
> Cold summer beckons for defence personnel in Antarctica
> Deceased Sailor named
> Rugby team plays for the fallen
> Explosive curtain raiser for All Golds league match
> Air Force Orion saves Tongan fishermen
> Chinese Navy ships to visit Wellington
> Passchendaele's fallen to be commemorated
> Funeral for deceased sailor
> Dame Cath Tizard appointed to honorary Colonel role
> Second RNZAF Hercules heads for upgrade in Canada
> Photographic exhibition - peace in Afghanistan
> NZ Veterans remember Passchendaele
> NZ Defence Force joins Kiwis at Menin Gate
> NZ's most tragic day marked in Belgium
> HMNZS Resolution heads back to work
> Kiwi troops depart for tour in Afghanistan
> Ice repairs test Air Force personnel
> Major Army exercise concludes today
> Protecting the Pacific all in a days work
> Northland soldier to face tough test
> Big weapons find caps successful Afghanistan mission
> Keeping Helicopters burning and turning at Ohakea
> NZ Army on show at Auckland Marathon
> Air Force Orion joins search south west of Tonga
> Launch of Second Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel
> Second Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel launched
> Kiwi troops return from Afghanistan
> Kiwi helicopter detachment departs for Christmas in Timor-Leste
> Press Conference for Afghanistan Incident
> Air Force helicopter replacement announced
> Update on injured soldiers
November

> Change of Command Ceremony for Navy Reserve Unit
> NZ Army hosts International Army partners
> Navy survey ship returns home from surveying duties
> Update on condition of NZDF troops injured in Afghanistan
> Movember spreads across face of Defence
> Navy tanker enroute to homeport
> Navy operational diving team to assist with wreck of former Frigate
> Naval volunteer reserve fine tune their skills at Whangaparoa
> Navy divers complete task at wreck of former Canterbury
> Remembrance Sunday service honours military personnel
> Armistice Day vigil by military personnel
> Army Apprentice at Olympics of Trade Training
> State Welcome for President of Uruguay
> Navy to host Senior Sailors Symposium
> Army to take to streets of Wanganui at weekend
> Cape Reinga to Bluff for Movember
> NZ Patrols win medals in tough British event
> No day ever the same for Air Force Maritime Squadron
> Whenuapai to Ohakea Charity Relay
> Rotoiti heads to sea for contractor trials
> French Navy ship to visit Auckland
> Officer Cadet class of 2007 to graduate
> Navy ship returns from overseas deployment
> NZ troops depart for Solomons Tour
> Top jobs change in ceremony at Navy base
> Movember Mo-Off for Defence
> Update on Waiouru fire
> End of an era for Auckland Naval Reserve Branch
> Army Training and Qualifications to benefit Civilian Industries
> Final Harbour entry for two Navy ships
> NZ troops rescue assault victim in Solomon Islands
> NZ Army Band to bring Christmas cheer
> State welcome for Samoan head of state
> Air Force aid flight Oro bound
> Close shave for Defence Movember contest
December

> New Zealand Army's Newest Officers Graduate
> Statement regarding theft of medals
> NZ Troops depart for tour in Timor Leste
> Opportunity to interview deployed troops at Christmas
> Commander Joint Forces NZ in talks with Pacific Nations
> Final Farewell for two navy ships
> NZDF Helicopter evacuates stab victim
> Change of Command for 2ND Land Force Group
> Out in Force for Pack the Bus Appeal
> Kiwi Troops returning from Timor Leste
> Waiouru Army Museum reopens
> Naval trainees graduate
> Air Force performs another aero-medical evacuation for a baby
> Elliott medal group loaned to army museum
> Skyhawks make way for RNZAF C-130 Hercules
> Palmerston man earns his wings
> Media Briefing from Commander Joint Forces New Zealand
> Second Project Protector IPV Launched
> Gisborne man wins Australian award
> Court of Inquiry into loss of RHIB from HMNZS Canterbury
> Solomon / Carkeek Family Statement re HMNZS CANTERBURY Court of Inquiry
> Statement from Chief of Navy Rear Admiral David Ledson Regarding Release of Court of Inquiry into Loss of RHIB from HMNZS CANTERBURY
> CDF and SEC DEF Support Review

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