NZDF deployment to South Sudan renewed
The long-running deployment of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has been renewed by the Government.
23 July 2026
Latest ops & exercises
Joint Navy and Fisheries operation targets fishery compliance from the Far North to the East Cape
14 July 2026
Ops & exercises
Royal New Zealand Navy sailors set to test themselves on the world stage in Hawaii
12 June 2026
Ops & exercises
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UN Missions
04 June 2026 -
Navy uncrewed vessels monitor Northland waters for narcotics trafficking
22 May 2026 -
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 -
Pacific co-operation: New Zealand Defence Force and Papua New Guinea
16 April 2026 -
New Zealand’s Navy, Army and Air Force combine for successful South-West Pacific operation
26 February 2026
Media releases
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Gisborne man takes charge of RNZN’s HMNZS Aotearoa for Indo-Pacific mission
05 August 2026 -
Navy chaplain recognised for exceptional work with SAS families
28 July 2026 -
Kiwi sailors benefit from deployment with Cook Islands Police
08 July 2026 -
First medics graduate from joint NZDF-AUT programme at Burnham
26 June 2026 -
Tokoroa teenager holds his head high, and aims even higher following Navy graduation and topping class
09 June 2026 -
Whakatāne sailor makes whānau proud with Navy graduation
09 June 2026 -
Te Awamutu sailor proud to give back through Navy service
08 June 2026 -
New Zealand’s Middle East military observers stay positive in conflict zone
08 June 2026 -
Protection of merchant shipping top of agenda for Navy reservist
25 May 2026 -
New houses become homes for Defence Force families
19 May 2026 -
Wellington rolls out the blue carpet for visiting Japanese naval vessel
17 May 2026 -
Dunedin students onboard with expanded Navy camp week
07 May 2026
Equipment in action
NZDF air and maritime assets combine for successful search and rescue operation south of Tonga
19 February 2026
Capability
No. 6 Squadron – Vigilance with Patience
21 November 2025
Capability
New Zealand Defence Force ready for high-risk weather season
11 November 2025
In the community
Military Police roll out new fleet of vehicles across the force
03 October 2025
Capability
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Seasprite helicopter transported for duty in Asia
19 September 2025 -
HMNZS Canterbury’s fourth capital visit this year highlights ship’s critical Defence role
29 August 2025 -
Government underscores ‘combat capable’ fleet in decision on Defence helicopter and plane
21 August 2025 -
Navy trio work alongside Fiji in piloting uncrewed vessels
31 July 2025 -
Royal New Zealand Navy frigate visits Jakarta
01 July 2025 -
Defence Force receives operating funding boost
05 May 2025
Journeys and voices
First medics graduate from joint NZDF-AUT programme at Burnham
26 June 2026
Life in service
NZ Army takes top dining honours
26 September 2025
Life in service
Hard work, good food and karaoke build Indo-Pacific relationships
10 June 2025
Partnerships
Psychologist wants to give back as Naval Reservist
29 May 2025
People
Kiwi sailors thrive on US Navy flagship
23 May 2025
Partnerships
Hawke’s Bay Navy Officer leads New Zealand contingent at Gallipoli
14 May 2025
People
From one Canterbury to another
24 April 2025
People
2024 Photographer Moments
20 December 2024
Life in service
Southern transit promotes good officers
31 May 2024