NZ Army conducting stability and security training in Whanganui
12 August 2026
Latest ops & exercises
NZDF contributes to multinational activities in the Indo-Pacific region
17 August 2026
Ops & exercises
NZ Army conducting stability and security training in Whanganui
12 August 2026
Ops & exercises
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NZDF proves its value in the groundwork for massive military air exercise in Australia
12 August 2026 -
New Zealand medics strengthen international interoperability at Exercise Pitch Black
07 August 2026 -
NZ Army instructors look forward to passing on knowledge and building connections in Timor-Leste
30 July 2026 -
NZ Army exercise tests Reserve Force warfighting capability in Southland
29 July 2026 -
NZDF deployment to South Sudan renewed
23 July 2026 -
Southland hosts major New Zealand–Australian Reserve Force exercise
16 July 2026
Journeys and voices
Three Generations Unite at Exercise Pitch Black 2026 to Honour Air Commodore Arthur Percy Gainsford
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
North Shore aviator on humanitarian career path
11 August 2026
People
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Cromwell soldier embraces being the enemy in familiar playground
05 August 2026 -
Gisborne man takes charge of RNZN’s HMNZS Aotearoa for Indo-Pacific mission
05 August 2026 -
Aviators return to their Wigram roots to celebrate academic achievement
30 July 2026 -
New command for HMNZS Taupo
30 July 2026 -
Navy chaplain recognised for exceptional work with SAS families
28 July 2026 -
Happy centenary birthday Jim Blackburn
27 July 2026
Partnerships and engagements
Media releases
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New Zealand Army advancing short-range drone capability with new course
17 August 2026 -
RNZAF Poseidon crew successfully find boat and six people overdue in Fiji
08 August 2026 -
Joint Navy and Fisheries operation targets fishery compliance from the Far North to the East Cape
14 July 2026 -
Aircraft missile work amazing new challenge for Hibiscus Coast armament technician
08 July 2026 -
Bay of Plenty aviator takes to the sky in new trade
02 July 2026 -
RNZAF P-8A Poseidon successfully launches Harpoon missiles
01 July 2026 -
First medics graduate from joint NZDF-AUT programme at Burnham
26 June 2026 -
Making critical decisions in combat a key focus for large Army exercise in Waiouru
24 June 2026 -
NZDF supports successful operation to remove WWII-era explosives in Papua New Guinea
24 June 2026 -
C-130J Hercules returns home from training exercise in Alaska
23 June 2026 -
Arrowtown medic embraces service opportunities with NZ Army Reserve Force
22 June 2026 -
RNZAF Poseidon crew spots fisherman missing for nearly a week in Cook Islands
19 June 2026
Equipment and capability
Changes to RNZAF terminology
15 June 2026
Organisation
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
New houses become homes for Defence Force families
19 May 2026
Organisation
NZDF statement in response to China’s claims regarding P-8A aircraft flight
18 April 2026
Organisation
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