C-130J Simulator nears next development milestone
02 March 2026
Chief of Air Force welcomes Government move on support for airlines
28 February 2026
Organisation
NZDF air and maritime assets combine for successful search and rescue operation south of Tonga
19 February 2026
Capability
RAF pilot finds home in Nelson skies
24 February 2026
People
New Uncrewed Aerial System a game changer for RNZAF Base Ohakea
17 February 2026
Capability
RNZAF P-8A Poseidon monitors Pitcairn Islands EEZ for illegal fishing
18 February 2026
Ops & exercises
Air Force Black Falcons aerobatic team bound for Bay of Plenty
18 February 2026
Capability
Navy and Fisheries NZ team up to conduct southern fishery patrol
12 February 2026
Partnerships
Latest ops & exercises
Royal New Zealand Air Force joins anti-submarine warfare exercise in Guam
10 March 2026
Ops & exercises
NZ Army deploys second infantry rotation to the Republic of Korea to train alongside partners
06 March 2026
Ops & exercises
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NZ Army, US and Australian logisticians test their combat support skills
03 March 2026 -
New Zealand’s Navy, Army and Air Force combine for successful South-West Pacific operation
26 February 2026 -
RNZAF P-8A Poseidon monitors Pitcairn Islands EEZ for illegal fishing
18 February 2026 -
Multiple attack fronts now in use against wildfires for the NZ Army
11 February 2026 -
Mentored for success - Reservists complete infantry corps training
10 February 2026 -
Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Canterbury departs for mission to Tokelau
07 February 2026
Journeys and voices
Best experiences worth waiting for: NZ Army engineer reflects on 52-year career
06 March 2026
People
Queen’s Medal awarded to NZ Army’s top shot
03 March 2026
People
Helicopter work ‘icing on cake’ for RNZAF avionics technician
27 February 2026
People
RAF pilot finds home in Nelson skies
24 February 2026
People
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Preparing soldiers for challenging times the top priority for new Army training commander
24 February 2026 -
NZDF air and maritime assets combine for successful search and rescue operation south of Tonga
19 February 2026 -
Nelson aviator keen to make a difference with Air Force career
17 February 2026 -
Westport paramedic joins Reserve Force to help community
12 February 2026 -
Papakura teacher inspired by Navy and Air Force experience
11 February 2026 -
Hastings teacher brings back inspiration after ‘incredible experience’ at Defence Force camp
10 February 2026
Partnerships and engagements
Media releases
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RNZAF Black Falcons North Island tour this weekend cancelled
13 March 2026 -
Royal New Zealand Air Force Black Falcons aerobatic team to tour upper North Island
12 March 2026 -
Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman veteran support event makes it easier to access services
11 March 2026 -
Defence, Navy and industry complete sovereign radar tracking trial off Banks Peninsula
11 March 2026 -
Charges laid in relation to the loss of HMNZS Manawanui
02 March 2026 -
C-130J Simulator nears next development milestone
02 March 2026 -
Chief of Air Force welcomes Government move on support for airlines
28 February 2026 -
Army Reserve Force soldiers march through Art Deco Napier parade
25 February 2026 -
Waikato veteran support event makes it easier to access support
24 February 2026 -
New Uncrewed Aerial System a game changer for RNZAF Base Ohakea
17 February 2026 -
Navy and Fisheries NZ team up to conduct southern fishery patrol
12 February 2026 -
Canterbury pilot follows his dreams with RNZAF Black Falcons
10 February 2026
Equipment and capability
Charges laid in relation to the loss of HMNZS Manawanui
02 March 2026
Organisation
Waikato veteran support event makes it easier to access support
24 February 2026
In the community
New Zealand Defence Force investigates after Manawanui fuel leak reported
24 February 2026
Organisation
Explosive Detector Dogs prove their skills in first-of-a-kind home-made explosive training
20 February 2026
Partnerships
First NZDF Military Health and Performance Centre officially opened in Burnham
18 February 2026
Organisation
2025 in review - another significant year for Ngāti Tūmatauenga
19 December 2025
Organisation
YEAR IN REVIEW
16 December 2025
Organisation
NZ Army evolves with creation of new Motorised Infantry Battalion at Linton Military Camp
05 December 2025
Organisation
Running the Gun for 75 years
04 December 2025