New Zealand Defence Force takes over leadership of Pacific Response Group
07 August 2026
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Ops & exercises
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29 July 2026
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Navy chaplain recognised for exceptional work with SAS families
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27 July 2026
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NZDF deployment to South Sudan renewed
23 July 2026
Ops & exercises
Southland hosts major New Zealand–Australian Reserve Force exercise
16 July 2026
Ops & exercises
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Weapon skills and a mass casualties training scenario tests logistics personnel
14 July 2026
Ops & exercises
Joint Navy and Fisheries operation targets fishery compliance from the Far North to the East Cape
14 July 2026
Ops & exercises
New Zealand and Australian Armies reaffirm enduring relationship
10 July 2026
Partnerships
Kiwi sailors benefit from deployment with Cook Islands Police
08 July 2026
Partnerships
Aircraft missile work amazing new challenge for Hibiscus Coast armament technician
08 July 2026
People
Bay of Plenty aviator takes to the sky in new trade
02 July 2026
People
RNZAF P-8A Poseidon successfully launches Harpoon missiles
01 July 2026
Capability
First medics graduate from joint NZDF-AUT programme at Burnham
26 June 2026
Life in service
Making critical decisions in combat a key focus for large Army exercise in Waiouru
24 June 2026
Ops & exercises
NZDF supports successful operation to remove WWII-era explosives in Papua New Guinea
24 June 2026
Ops & exercises
C-130J Hercules returns home from training exercise in Alaska
23 June 2026
Ops & exercises
Arrowtown medic embraces service opportunities with NZ Army Reserve Force
22 June 2026
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19 June 2026
In the community
Machine gunner sharpens heavy weapons skills in Tekapo alongside Royal Gurkha Rifles
17 June 2026
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Whangaparāoa soldier returns to his roots in Korean deployment
17 June 2026
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Tauranga army officer at the sharp end of Korean War legacy
17 June 2026
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Auckland-born soldier finds his mark with the NZ Army and hones skills with Royal Gurkha Rifles
16 June 2026