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
NZ Army takes jungle warfare lessons from Philippines exercise
11 May 2026
Ops & exercises
NZDF concludes Papua New Guinea deployment
07 May 2026
Ops & exercises
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Protection of merchant shipping top of agenda during wargames in Auckland
06 May 2026 -
NZDF assists Bougainville in destruction of WWII-era bombs
30 April 2026 -
UN sanctions monitoring patrols observe vessels of interest, possible ship-to-ship transfer
28 April 2026 -
Successful Antarctica medical evacuation flight during final sunset
25 April 2026 -
Nowhere to hide with Electronic Warfare Operators listening in
21 April 2026 -
Pacific co-operation: New Zealand Defence Force and Papua New Guinea
16 April 2026
Journeys and voices
Significant flying milestone for Feilding Air Force helicopter loadmaster
13 May 2026
People
Dunedin students onboard with expanded Navy camp week
07 May 2026
People
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
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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 -
Napier Reserve Force soldier builds on milestone competition win and readies for the world stage
30 April 2026 -
‘Live by the values of the uniform’: Northern region’s infantry battalion regimental sergeant major
30 April 2026 -
Navy shows opportunities for Marlborough student
28 April 2026 -
Southland brothers in arms - The human cost of war laid bare on Gallipoli Peninsula
24 April 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 -
Samoa’s banana-funded Spitfire fuels emotional Anzac service for NZ officer
05 May 2026 -
Rare Gallipoli headstone a rallying call for NZDF contingent
26 April 2026 -
NZDF marks Anzac Day with conflict anniversaries front of mind
25 April 2026 -
Remains of two New Zealand First World War casualties reburied in France
23 April 2026 -
Southland chaplain supports NZDF contingent during ‘meaningful’ Gallipoli deployment
23 April 2026 -
Army officer fulfils career and family goals at Gallipoli
22 April 2026 -
NZ Army Automotive Technicians gain value from extraordinary Supercars experience
21 April 2026 -
NZ Army Band members deploy to other bands and triumph at prestigious brass championships
21 April 2026 -
Anzac Day a timely reminder about support for veterans
20 April 2026 -
NZDF statement in response to China’s claims regarding P-8A aircraft flight
18 April 2026 -
Cambridge firefighter joins Royal New Zealand Air Force to provide military security
15 April 2026
Equipment and capability
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
Our Heritage
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
In the community
New Zealand Defence Force investigates after Manawanui fuel leak reported
24 February 2026