NZ Army and Pacific soldiers dig deep in core soldiering skills competition
31 March 2026
Latest ops & exercises
Stars align for RNZAF Space Squadron during historic Artemis II flight
07 April 2026
Ops & exercises
NZ Army crew packs a punch at international Light Armoured Vehicle competition
02 April 2026
Ops & exercises
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NZ Army and Pacific soldiers dig deep in core soldiering skills competition
31 March 2026 -
RNZAF, Australian and US C-130J Hercules crews train together in South Island exercise
24 March 2026 -
RNZAF pilots sharpen skills during Exercise Wise Owl above Marlborough
18 March 2026 -
RNZAF working hand-in-hand with Australian counterparts
17 March 2026 -
West Coast training prepares NZ Army soldiers for upcoming Indo-Pacific exercises
11 March 2026 -
Royal New Zealand Air Force joins anti-submarine warfare exercise in Guam
10 March 2026
Journeys and voices
Waverley Royal New Zealand Air Force graduate re-joins to train in critical care
08 April 2026
People
Auckland Royal New Zealand Air Force graduate to shape a safer future keeping aircraft mission-ready
08 April 2026
People
Dedicated doctor receives prestigious Defence Health award
01 April 2026
People
Gisborne soldier prepares loads for precision airdrops in multi-nation exercise
31 March 2026
People
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Greymouth aviator helps keep multi-national Air Force exercise moving
31 March 2026 -
Punjab-born soldier’s passion for service in the New Zealand Army
30 March 2026 -
Bay of Islands sailor experiences ice-breaking mission to Antarctica
30 March 2026 -
Otago sailor experiences ice-breaking mission to Antarctica
30 March 2026 -
Pacific deployment rewarding experience for NZ Army soldier determined to inspire others
26 March 2026 -
Emotional return to Tokelau for Royal New Zealand Navy sailor
23 March 2026
Partnerships and engagements
Media releases
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Sikhs in the Royal New Zealand Navy balance military service and faith
23 March 2026 -
Flying dream comes true for Upper Hutt pilot
16 March 2026 -
RNZAF Black Falcons North Island tour this weekend cancelled
13 March 2026 -
From the Himalayas to Waiouru – Army Reserves offer new perspective for banking specialist
12 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 -
Best experiences worth waiting for: NZ Army engineer reflects on 52-year career
06 March 2026 -
NZ Army deploys second infantry rotation to the Republic of Korea to train alongside partners
06 March 2026 -
Queen’s Medal awarded to NZ Army’s top shot
03 March 2026 -
NZ Army, US and Australian logisticians test their combat support skills
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Charges laid in relation to the loss of HMNZS Manawanui
02 March 2026
Equipment and capability
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
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