Machine gunner sharpens heavy weapons skills in Tekapo alongside Royal Gurkha Rifles
17 June 2026
Latest Stories
Whangaparāoa soldier returns to his roots in Korean deployment
17 June 2026
People
Tauranga army officer at the sharp end of Korean War legacy
17 June 2026
People
Auckland-born soldier finds his mark with the NZ Army and hones skills with Royal Gurkha Rifles
16 June 2026
People
Morrinsville officer thriving on challenges of the Korean DMZ
15 June 2026
People
Reserve Force challenges help drive Tuakau man in construction and soldiering
11 June 2026
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Huntly peacekeeper returns from operations in South Sudan
09 June 2026
People
New Zealand’s Middle East military observers stay positive in conflict zone
08 June 2026
People
Vehicle Washing, Water Recycling, and Catchment Protection at Waiouru Military Camp
08 June 2026
Organisation
Soldiers from New Zealand Army and Royal Gurkha Rifles sharpen combat skills under the Southern Alps
05 June 2026
Ops & exercises
UN Missions
04 June 2026
Ops & exercises
NZ Army platoon concludes landmark deployment to South Korea
03 June 2026
Ops & exercises
Hawke’s Bay woman jumps from ballet to the battlefield
02 June 2026
People
NZ Army engineer awarded DSD for emergency responses in Vanuatu
01 June 2026
Medals and awards
Missile Systems
29 May 2026
Capability
Northland soldier steps out of comfort zone with Army specialist role
28 May 2026
People
NZDF supports efforts in Eastern Europe to train Ukrainian military
21 May 2026
Ops & exercises
New Army reservist cheered on by the veterans she supports
21 May 2026
People
New houses become homes for Defence Force families
19 May 2026
Organisation
NZ Army platoon trains with Republic of Korea Marine Corps in historic first
14 May 2026
Ops & exercises
NZ Army takes jungle warfare lessons from Philippines exercise
11 May 2026
Ops & exercises
Palmerston North soldier hones cyber skills and tactics in Philippines exercise
06 May 2026
People
Philippines born Christchurch soldier returns to train with close regional partners in Exercise Balikatan
05 May 2026
People
Samoa’s banana-funded Spitfire fuels emotional Anzac service for NZ officer
05 May 2026
Our Heritage
Rotorua Reserve Force soldier rises to the challenge and is set for world stage
05 May 2026
People
Nelson anaesthetist and soldier part of large multi-national exercise
04 May 2026
People
NZDF assists Bougainville in destruction of WWII-era bombs
30 April 2026
Ops & exercises
Napier Reserve Force soldier builds on milestone competition win and readies for the world stage
30 April 2026
People
‘Live by the values of the uniform’: Northern region’s infantry battalion regimental sergeant major
30 April 2026
People
Rare Gallipoli headstone a rallying call for NZDF contingent
26 April 2026
Our Heritage
We are Ngāti Tūmatauenga - the New Zealand Army
The NZ Army is a world-class, combat ready force, which is 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 leverage modern equipment and technology in order to improve our training, enhance our decision making and optimise our capabilities.
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 Force for New Zealand and are proud to serve Aotearoa and its diverse communities.
We are well-equipped to operate in diverse environments, with precise effect.
Meet our leaders
Considering a career in the army?
In the Army, 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. You'll be given the best possible training, equipment and encouragement.
Through their eyes
Sharpening key combat engineer skills on the water
14 July 2025
Life in service
Army medic stays grounded at high altitude
11 July 2025
People
Former Takapuna Grammar student selected to train as Army Officer in Australia
30 May 2025
People
Hawke’s Bay combat driver relishes once-in-lifetime job in Antarctica
12 May 2025
People
Corporal recognised for his role in producing NZ Army leaders
20 March 2025
People
Reserve Force training pushes new Blenheim soldier
21 January 2025
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Oamaru fencer loving the standards in NZ Army Reserve Force
14 January 2025