New houses become homes for Defence Force families
19 May 2026
NZDF supports efforts in Eastern Europe to train Ukrainian military
21 May 2026
Ops & exercises
UN sanctions monitoring patrols observe vessels of interest, possible ship-to-ship transfer
28 April 2026
Ops & exercises
NZDF assists Bougainville in destruction of WWII-era bombs
30 April 2026
Ops & exercises
Latest ops & exercises
Soldiers from New Zealand Army and Royal Gurkha Rifles sharpen combat skills under the Southern Alps
05 June 2026
Ops & exercises
NZDF and NZ Customs support Pacific maritime surveillance patrols
04 June 2026
Ops & exercises
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NZ Army platoon concludes landmark deployment to South Korea
03 June 2026 -
New Zealand strengthens relationships through Singapore and Malaysia’s Exercise Bersama Shield
29 May 2026 -
Navy uncrewed vessels monitor Northland waters for narcotics trafficking
22 May 2026 -
NZDF supports efforts in Eastern Europe to train Ukrainian military
21 May 2026 -
NZ Army platoon trains with Republic of Korea Marine Corps in historic first
14 May 2026 -
NZ Army takes jungle warfare lessons from Philippines exercise
11 May 2026
Journeys and voices
Huntly peacekeeper returns from operations in South Sudan
09 June 2026
People
Whakatāne sailor makes whānau proud with Navy graduation
09 June 2026
People
Te Awamutu sailor proud to give back through Navy service
08 June 2026
People
New Zealand’s Middle East military observers stay positive in conflict zone
08 June 2026
People
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Hawke’s Bay woman jumps from ballet to the battlefield
02 June 2026 -
RNZAF safety expert appointed MNZM after 50-year aviation career
01 June 2026 -
NZ Army engineer awarded DSD for emergency responses in Vanuatu
01 June 2026 -
Northland soldier steps out of comfort zone with Army specialist role
28 May 2026 -
Protection of merchant shipping top of agenda for Navy reservist
25 May 2026 -
New Army reservist cheered on by the veterans she supports
21 May 2026
Partnerships and engagements
Wellington rolls out the blue carpet for visiting Japanese naval vessel
17 May 2026
Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals' Board Meets to Advance Combined Operations Efforts
12 May 2026
New Zealand companies Citycare and PAE selected to maintain Defence Estate over the next decade
14 April 2026
Media releases
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New houses become homes for Defence Force families
19 May 2026 -
Significant flying milestone for Feilding Air Force helicopter loadmaster
13 May 2026 -
NZDF concludes Papua New Guinea deployment
07 May 2026 -
Dunedin students onboard with expanded Navy camp week
07 May 2026 -
Protection of merchant shipping top of agenda during wargames in Auckland
06 May 2026 -
Palmerston North soldier hones cyber skills and tactics in Philippines exercise
06 May 2026 -
Philippines born Christchurch soldier returns to train with close regional partners in Exercise Balikatan
05 May 2026 -
Samoa’s banana-funded Spitfire fuels emotional Anzac service for NZ officer
05 May 2026 -
Rotorua Reserve Force soldier rises to the challenge and is set for world stage
05 May 2026 -
Nelson anaesthetist and soldier part of large multi-national exercise
04 May 2026 -
NZDF assists Bougainville in destruction of WWII-era bombs
30 April 2026 -
Napier Reserve Force soldier builds on milestone competition win and readies for the world stage
30 April 2026
Equipment and capability
Vehicle Washing, Water Recycling, and Catchment Protection at Waiouru Military Camp
08 June 2026
Organisation
Budget 2026 shores up maritime security
25 May 2026
Organisation
NZDF statement in response to China’s claims regarding P-8A aircraft flight
18 April 2026
Organisation
New Zealand companies Citycare and PAE selected to maintain Defence Estate over the next decade
14 April 2026
Partnerships
NZ Special Service Medal – Ukraine
31 March 2026
Medals and awards
Defence Legal Services receives Solicitor-General’s ‘Team Excellence’ award
27 March 2026
Organisation
Charges laid in relation to the loss of HMNZS Manawanui
02 March 2026
Organisation
Chief of Air Force welcomes Government move on support for airlines
28 February 2026
Organisation
Waikato veteran support event makes it easier to access support
24 February 2026