UN Missions
04 June 2026
Latest ops & exercises
Navy uncrewed vessels monitor Northland waters for narcotics trafficking
22 May 2026
Ops & exercises
Protection of merchant shipping top of agenda during wargames in Auckland
06 May 2026
Ops & exercises
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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 -
HMNZS Aotearoa welcomed home after eight-month deployment
12 December 2025 -
NZDF bolsters North Korea sanctions enforcement with HMNZS Aotearoa and P-8A Poseidon
08 December 2025 -
HMNZS Taupo toughs it out as weather tests Navy trainees
17 November 2025
Media releases
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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 -
Navy shows opportunities for Marlborough student
28 April 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 -
Southland chaplain supports NZDF contingent during ‘meaningful’ Gallipoli deployment
23 April 2026 -
Anzac Day a timely reminder about support for veterans
20 April 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 -
Emotional return to Tokelau for Royal New Zealand Navy sailor
23 March 2026
Equipment in action
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
Seasprite helicopter transported for duty in Asia
19 September 2025
Capability
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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 -
Behind the Penguin Missile launch
07 March 2025
Journeys and voices
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
Life in service
Season two of Unclassified Podcast launches
17 April 2024