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Media Releases for 2010:

January

> Air Force confirm fatality
> Prime Minister expresses sorrow at Air Force death
> Death of Airman - 3rd Statement
> Air Crash Fatality – on behalf of the Cree family
> Air Force Orion locates missing boat off Kiribati
> Navy proud to contribute to Auckland anniversary celebrations
> Change at the top for Naval Base
February

> Veterans' chance to join Gallipoli contingent
> Navy ships at Waitangi
> NZ to host Veterans Ministerial Forum
> 21 Gun salute
> NZ Navy helps out in Haiti
> Students get chance to join Gallipoli contingent
> Waiouru welcomes Territorial Force soldiers
> NZDF Warriors at Air Force museum open day
> Tactical flying for Hercules exercise
> Veterans Minister's International Forum
> Navy's 'little ship that could' is sold
> C-130 Hercules Aircraft Life Extension Programme
> Defence Force delivers aid to Aitutaki
> Navy takes delivery of offshore patrol vessel
> NZPRT meet with ex-Mujahadeen and former Taliban
> Defence Force's work in Afghanistan on show at Pataka
March

> Air Trainer incident at Ohakea
> War pensions and allowances to increase
> Kiwi troops face tough weather conditions in Afghanistan
> Defence Force returns from Cook Islands assistance mission
> Navy helicopter training turns into real rescue
> Prime Minister visits Air Force Base Ohakea
> French Navy ship open to the public
> New Zealander takes command of Multinational Force in Sinai
> Advice for Gallipoli travellers
> Air Force jumps in for Jump Start
> Defence Force launches student competition
> Veterans chosen for Gallipoli ballot
> New Air Force pilots flying high
> RNZAF Hercules continues to assist in Fiji
> Navy ships descend on Auckland
> HMNZS OTAGO's voyage delayed
> Navy man's personal link to Gallipoli
> Junk yard war looms for Army mechanics
> NZ troops arrive home from Solomon Islands
> Send an Anzac message to kiwi forces
> RNZAF pays tribute in anniversary church service
> RAAF in New Zealand for NZDF Exercise
> NZ PRT vs. Bamyan: Tug-Of-War Challenge
April

> Horowhenua drummer to play at Gallipoli commemorations
> RNZAF ready to wow at Wanaka air show
> Air Force helicopters on HMNZS CANTERBURY in Wellington
> Kiwi troops depart for tour of Afghanistan
> Navy ships depart on four month deployment
> Navy ship OTAGO on way to Auckland
> Kiwis in Afghanistan meet Prince of Wales
> Minister announces student Gallipoli winners
> Naval trainees set to graduate
> HMNZS Otago to arrive in Auckland
> New Offshore patrol vessel boosts capability
> Provincial Reconstruction team in exchange of fire
> Interviews with troops deployed overseas on Anzac Day
> Employer support recognised at awards ceremony
> TF Employer Support Council awards
> Descendant of Maori Battalion Commander to attend Gallipoli commemorations
> Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea to visit
> Afghanistan tour ends for Kiwi troops
> Navy Marae 10 years young
> 21 gun salute for Queen Elizabeth II
> Kiwi patrol vessel visits home port Westport
> Air Force bugler to play at Gallipoli
> Minister to attend commemorations at Gallipoli
> Kiwi ship open to the public on Anzac day
> Support Poppy Day, support our veterans
> Anzac commemorations for Wellington
> RNZAF Anzac Day flypasts – Wellington region
> Anzac Day remembered in NZ and around the world
> RNZAF Anzac Day flypast - Northland region
> RNZAF Anzac Day flypasts - Manawatu region
> RNZAF Anzac Day flypasts – Auckland and Hamilton regions
> RNZAF Anzac Day flypasts - Nelson and Marlborough region
> RNZAF Iroquois incident - Media Release 1
> RNZAF incident - media release 2
> RNZAF Iroquois incident - media release 3
> RNZAF Iroquois incident - media release 4
> Iroquois crash 'brutal blow', says Ministers
> Message from Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief
> Iroquois incident - statement from Steve Gregory, father of FGOFF Daniel Gregory
> Gallipoli contingent reflects on Air Force loss
> Navy museum closes to prepare for relocation to Torpedo Bay
> Naval history book launch
> Iroquois incident - family statement by Uncle of SGT Stevin Creeggan
> Funeral service for three airmen at Ohakea
May

> Defence Force exercise in central north island
> Navy to play Indian National rugby squad
> Minister hails VANZ Gallipoli success
> Operation Anzac Forces winners announcement
> Bay of Islands college old boy at helm of Navy ship
> New ship HMNZS WELLINGTON boosts Navy capability
> Top prefects put to test
> Christchurch student's work wins Defence art competition
> Training accident at Waiouru
> Air Force helicopter operations in greater Auckland region
> Orion finds Cook Islands' castaways
> Army medics to receive royal banner
> Battle of Crete remembered
> Defence Force personnel depart for Timor-Leste
> Inshore Patrol vessel visits Bay of Islands
> Injured helicopter crewman supports Westpac rescue chopper appeal
> "You have the ship" - change of command for MANAWANUI
> New Zealand troops return from Timor-Leste
> UN Peacekeepers Day marked
> Navy deployment providing tri-lateral training opportunity
June

> Engine trouble delays navy ship WELLINGTON
> Defence Youth Development facility opens in Auckland on Friday
> Government to consider war pensions report
> Defence Force Youth Development facility opens in Wellington on Tuesday
> 21 Gun salute
> Sale of surplus Defence Houses could return $50M on Frontline
> Minister remembers D-Day, honours veterans
> 21 Gun Salute
> Lower Hutt soldier in Top Shot competition
> Defence personnel named in Queen's Birthday honours
> Exercise Wiseowl takes to the skies above Napier
> Royal New Zealand Navy ships showcased in Canada
> Americans honour New Zealanders killed in Vietnam
> New Offshore patrol vessel arrives in Auckland
> Defence goes grocery shopping with Corrections
> Navy Inshore Patrol Vessel to rescue of Tug
> First woman to command Navy Inshore patrol vessel
> Air Force Boeing develops ambulance capability
> Kiwi troops destroy Russian bomb in Afghanistan
> Remembering the 'forgotten' war
> Air Force praises well equipped yachties after search and rescue
> Exercise Wiseowl Comes to an End at Napier
> Air Force Helicopter Operations in the Greater Wellington Area
July

> New naval officers ready for service careers
> Air Force cadets exercise at Hamner Springs
> First Auckland youth training course graduates
> Defence Force arrives in Tuvalu for Pacific Relief exercise
> Fancy a career in the Army?
> Young people take on Air Force challenge
> New Air Force officers graduate
> Defence Force future-proofs electricity costs in new deal
> Media Day 21 July: RNZAF Iroquois & Australian Army Blackhawk alpine flying exercise
> HMNZS OTAGO ready for visit to Dunedin
> The Air Force Proms Charity Concert
> Defence Force implementing Auditor-General’s recommendations
> Defence Force embraces Māori language week
> New Zealand’s Army Band invited back to Edinburgh Tattoo
> New Zealand Defence Force honours fallen US service
> NZ PRT part of highway success in Afghanistan
> Malayan veterans sought
> A Hawke's Bay mid winter spectacular
> A Masterton mid winter music spectacular
> Kiwis helping Pacific medical mission
August

> Golden results for army shooters
> NZ Army Band performs on Royal Yacht Brittania, Scotland
> NZ soldier killed in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan
> NZ soldier killed in Bamyan province, Afghanistan - 2
> NZ soldier killed in Bamyan province, Afghanistan - 3
> NZ soldier killed in Bamyan province, Afghanistan - 4
> NZ soldier killed in Bamyan province, Afghanistan - 5
> HMNZS CANTERBURY open to Nelson public
> NZ soldier killed in Bamyan province, Afghanistan - 6
> Public opportunity to send message of condolence
> NZDF personnel injured in Afghanistan - Release 9
> Return home of LT Tim O'Donnell - Release 10
> Nelson student wins trip on high seas with Navy
> NZ Army Band opens Diamond Jubilee Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
> Funeral of LT O'Donnell to be held at Linton camp
> Navy ships homeward bound
> Chief of Defence Force's words at funeral of LT O’Donnell
> 20th anniversary of Army tragedy on Mt Ruapehu
> Defence Force provides innovative apprentice scheme
> HMNZS TAUPO visits Gisborne
> Change of command for Navy frigate
> Defence Force shakes up Supplies contract
> Merchant Navy Day ceremony
September

> Scouts relaunch Bob a Job
> Timor soldiers first in electronic health records project
> Royal New Zealand Air Force assists in Christchurch
> Low flying Hercules takes on Manawatu
> Air Force's newest recruits graduate
> Scouts leave Navy's Rotoiti in ship shape
> Defence Force Reservist of the year competition
> RSA Christmas parcels
> Rare panel on display for one day
> Defence support continues for Canterbury region
> Change of command for Christchurch Reserve division
> Defence personnel get kiwi icons for Christmas
> Kiwi troops return from supporting election security in Solomon Islands
> RNZAF Orion in Antarctica Medevac
> Timaru girl rocks Royal Edinburgh military tattoo
> Law student wins Defence Reservist of the year
> Level and variety of Defence Force activities "unprecedented" says Chief of Defence
> HMNZS WELLINGTON ready for first visit to the capital
> Military hero of Battle of Long Tan remembered
> 'Marching Out' of Defence course into the workplace
> New Air Force pilots get their wings
> Defence on mission to assist food banks
October

> Kiwi troops depart for Afghanistan
> Army artist shares rich history of Kiwis in uniform
> Soldiers out West
> Students experience Army life
> Six month tour in Afghanistan ends
> New Defence Force Medal Announced
> Thousands attend Navy Open Day
> Minister remembers deadliest day
> Defence Force cans come from Air Sea and Land
> Defence Investigates One Stop On Line Shop for Recruits
> Warship open to Wellington public
> Food banks benefit from Defence 'can'paign
> Change of command for Navy tanker
> New RSA President congratulated
> RNZAF welcome home ceremony C-130 Hercules aircraft life extension programme
> Army takes scalpel to medical fees
> Upgraded Hercules returns to Base
> Navy fundraiser for cancer sufferer
> Media conference on report of court of inquiry into the appointment of Stephen Wilce to the Defence Force
> NZ Anzac of the Year Lieutenant Colonel John Masters ONZM MC JP loses battle with cancer
> Defence Force remembers a fine soldier, fine New Zealander
> Government working through war pension report
November

> Reserve force employers to be recognised at awards ceremony
> Defence Force welcomes Government’s White Paper
> Kiwis fight Aussies in Defence Force exercise
> Australian Navy cadets go to sea on the CANTERBURY
> US Secretary of State honours the fallen
> NZ Air Force, US Coast Guard rescue family
> Armistice Day service
> Security situation in Timor-Leste improving
> An igloo fit for an Army
> Soldiers cycle length of New Zealand
> Government works to establish if Tarawa remains those of Coastwatchers
> Remembrance day poppies raise money for Timor-Leste orphans
> NZ Defence Force personnel depart for Timor-Leste
> Malaysian medal recognises New Zealanders contribution
> Trentham graduates complete life-affirming course
> Local resident charts his future in Navy
> Air Force Officer wins NZ Defence Force Person of the Year award
> Army robot used at Pike River mine
> Navy ship home and open to public
> Navy ship returns to home port followed by sister ship
> Navy Court-Martial
December

> Mighty warship open to public
> Send a message to kiwis deployed this Christmas
> Queens medal awarded to Army Top shot
> Interviews with troops deployed at Christmas
> Offshore patrol vessels prepare for sub antarctic voyage
> “I have the Ship” - Change of command for HMNZS TAUPO
> New Chief of Defence Force welcomes his appointment
> Statement from Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae - Chief of the Defence Force
> HMNZS OTAGO and WELLINGTON at Campbell Island
> Foxton grants Linton soldiers freedom of the town
> New Commanding Officer for Air Force's Rotary Wing
> New Defence Force website launched
> NZ Army Officer receives honour from His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales
> Spectacular sight in Auckland as the Navy Patrol Force come home for Christmas
> Final reminder - Interviews with troops deployed overseas for Christmas
> A Christmas gift we hope doesn't get opened
> Naval Graduation Parade
> UN Peacekeeper home for Kiwi Christmas
> New Zealand Defence Force Christmas contacts
> NZSAS and Afghan forces conduct operation in Kabul

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