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A New Zealand Army soldier stands with full uniform and headgear and a weapon. In the background, you can see snow-capped Mt Ruapehu

Two soldiers smiling at each other while sitting down in the Waiouru Military Training Area

At dusk two soldiers are in position, laying between dry grass, holding a large machine gun while looking into the distance for enemy movement

Evacuees board a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130H(NZ) Hercules aircraft at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul. NZDF personnel stand at the ramp of the aircraft to support them and provide security

An NZDF firefighter hoses down smouldering and burning grass on a hill in Nelson.

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Masterton armourer relishes challenge of mortar work in Fiji

03 October 2024

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Art aids in recovery for soldiers, sailors and aviators

02 October 2024

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Key operational leadership roles reciprocated between New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces

02 October 2024

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Colonel graduates from US Defence University

01 October 2024

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Waipukurau hosts NZ Army urban warfare exercise for Officer Cadets

01 October 2024

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Historic recognition for Te Hokowhitu a Tū, Māori soldiers in the First World War

27 September 2024

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Mortars and machine guns pack the punch in latest Fiji-New Zealand Army exercise

24 September 2024

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Soldier’s relic to be returned to Monte Cassino monastery

23 September 2024

NZDF made a proud contribution to Timor-Leste nationhood

20 September 2024

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Taranaki soldier has a blast in NZ Army trade

11 September 2024

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Reservists learn to be adaptable under pressure

11 September 2024

Life in service

NZDF contributes to Solomon Islands explosives disposal work

09 September 2024

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Major Waiouru exercise primes NZ Army for international war-fighting exercise

09 September 2024

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Army caterers back up tangihanga for the Māori King

06 September 2024

In the community

Warrant Officer Class One Dave Alder appointed Sergeant Major of the Army

04 September 2024

People

NZ Army’s Major General Rob Krushka takes command of Joint Forces New Zealand

02 September 2024

Organisation

New appointments for NZDF's senior leadership

28 August 2024

Organisation

New Zealand soldiers join warfighting exercise in Queensland

12 August 2024

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Defence Force recognises personnel in a wide range of roles

08 August 2024

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New Zealand Army battles tough conditions during valuable armoured vehicle exercise

07 August 2024

Ops & exercises

Whangārei tractor expert feels pulling power of NZ Army Reserve Force

06 August 2024

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Cook Islands Language Week 2024

05 August 2024

People

Whakatāne medic inspired by NZ Army training to become ironman athlete

02 August 2024

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Solomon Island deployment concludes

01 August 2024

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Whanganui duo set for poignant homecoming with the New Zealand Army Band

31 July 2024

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Baton at the ready – NZ Army Band’s new Bandmaster set to take charge

31 July 2024

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Corporal Laura McFadzien marches with the RFMF graduates (Photo credit: RFMF media)

NZ Army instructors march out with Fijian recruits for the first time

26 July 2024

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West Coast nurse draws on NZ Army experience in remote role

18 July 2024

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Staff Sergeant TJ Chapman, wearing fatigues standing cross armed in front of an L119, 105mm Light Gun, which is parked outside a headquarters building.

Weapons instructor assists Fiji military

15 July 2024

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Geophysicist wins Army Innovation Challenge

09 July 2024

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We’re a world-class, combat ready force. We're modern, agile and highly adaptive.

Our mission is to provide world-class, combat ready, land forces that are trained, led and equipped to win as part of an Integrated Defence Force. We are an information-enabled Army that leverages modern equipment and technology in order to improve our training, enhance our decision making and optimise our capabilities.

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We are a force of highly trained professionals.

We come from all walks of life and share a strong sense of what it means to be Kiwi - our culture is based on our values Tū Kaha (courage), Tū Tika (commitment), Tū Tira (comradeship) and Tū Maia (integrity). Together, we are a Force for New Zealand and are proud to serve Aotearoa and its diverse communities.

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As an agile and highly adaptive combat force, we need to be well equipped to help us operate in diverse environments, with precise effect.

New Zealand Army soldiers fire a Carl Gustaf M3 there are flames out the back and motion shown out the front of the weapon. the soldiers are training in the tussock grass

Firepower

A New Zealand Army Light Armoured Vehicle (NZLAV) on the tussock grass in the Waiouru Military Training Area. In the background you can see a snow-capped Mt Ruapehu

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About our structure

Major General Rose King

Chief Of Army

Brigadier Matthew Weston

Land Component Commander

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In the Army you'll never rest on past successes. We'll push you to constantly better yourself. But you won't have to do it alone. You'll be part of a tight-knit team – people that you'll come to trust, no matter what. Whatever your role, you'll be given the best possible training, equipment and encouragement. Everything you need, in fact, to create a successful and valued career.

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