New Zealand Army advancing short-range drone capability with new course
17 August 2026
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NZDF contributes to multinational activities in the Indo-Pacific region
17 August 2026
Ops & exercises
NZDF Invictus Games hopefuls trial for a spot in the 2027 team
14 August 2026
People
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14 August 2026
People
Napier aviator builds international experience at major Australian exercise
13 August 2026
People
Challenging recruit course worth the pain for new RNZAF aviator
13 August 2026
People
NZ Army conducting stability and security training in Whanganui
12 August 2026
Ops & exercises
NZDF proves its value in the groundwork for massive military air exercise in Australia
12 August 2026
Ops & exercises
North Shore aviator on humanitarian career path
11 August 2026
People
RNZAF Poseidon crew successfully find boat and six people overdue in Fiji
08 August 2026
In the community
New Zealand Defence Force takes over leadership of Pacific Response Group
07 August 2026
Partnerships
New Zealand medics strengthen international interoperability at Exercise Pitch Black
07 August 2026
Ops & exercises
Cromwell soldier embraces being the enemy in familiar playground
05 August 2026
People
Gisborne man takes charge of RNZN’s HMNZS Aotearoa for Indo-Pacific mission
05 August 2026
People
Aviators return to their Wigram roots to celebrate academic achievement
30 July 2026
People
New command for HMNZS Taupo
30 July 2026
People
NZ Army instructors look forward to passing on knowledge and building connections in Timor-Leste
30 July 2026
Ops & exercises
NZ Army exercise tests Reserve Force warfighting capability in Southland
29 July 2026
Ops & exercises
Navy chaplain recognised for exceptional work with SAS families
28 July 2026
Medals and awards
Happy centenary birthday Jim Blackburn
27 July 2026
People
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
Anzac spirit strong at Southern Jackaroo
16 July 2026
People
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