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HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa

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NZDF to hold Court of Inquiry into HMNZS Manawanui sinking

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RNZN divers assess sunken ship in Samoa

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HMNZS Manawanui crew to return home tonight

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HMNZS Manawanui crew and passengers rescued after ship runs aground in Samoa

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RNZAF helicopter crews hone skills with specialist Police teams

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Masterton armourer relishes challenge of mortar work in Fiji

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Art aids in recovery for soldiers, sailors and aviators

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Key operational leadership roles reciprocated between New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces

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Royal New Zealand Navy takes out top prize at 47th Roy Smith Memorial Trophy Competition

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Navy Reservists contribute to Exercise Kakadu

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Waipukurau hosts NZ Army urban warfare exercise for Officer Cadets

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Last flights to the ice with retiring Hercules C-130H open the Antarctic summer season

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Historic recognition for Te Hokowhitu a Tū, Māori soldiers in the First World War

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RNZAF medics hone emergency response skills near Auckland

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Celebrating a decade of the Combined Space Operations Initiative

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Far North bay ideal for international mine warfare exercise

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Royal New Zealand Air Force exercise full-scale airfield emergency

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Mortars and machine guns pack the punch in latest Fiji-New Zealand Army exercise

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King Airs keep close eye on fishing

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NZDF made a proud contribution to Timor-Leste nationhood

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Whangarei sailor on deployment to South East Asia

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New Warrant Officer of the Navy

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Sailor expands her horizons with the Royal New Zealand Navy

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Taranaki soldier has a blast in NZ Army trade

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New RNZAF Hercules put straight to work

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NZDF contributes to Solomon Islands explosives disposal work

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Major Waiouru exercise primes NZ Army for international war-fighting exercise

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New Chief of Navy's marae ceremony

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Army caterers back up tangihanga for the Māori King

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We are a combat-capable force, trained, equipped, and ready to respond every hour of the day, every day of the year.

We keep Aotearoa New Zealand safe and secure. Our core task is to protect the sovereign territory of New Zealand including our Exclusive Economic Zone. We advance our nation’s interests through military operations at sea, on land and in the air. Our equipment and expertise supports people and communities in need at home, across our region, and around the world.

We are comprised of

15383

regular force personnel, reserves and civilian employees.

Our people, structure and leadership

We utilise a diverse range of modern military equipment.