Combat Engineer enjoys flexible working
25 September 2023
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New Zealand women take the lead in oldest UN peacekeeping mission
25 September 2023
People
Black Ferns XV call-up for two Army personnel
22 September 2023
People
NZDF cyber capability tested in US military exercise
20 September 2023
Ops & exercises
New Military Working Dog facility opens in Ohakea
20 September 2023
Capability
PTI training heats up in the Middle East
20 September 2023
People
RNZAF NH90 crew deliver record number of traps into Ruahine Range
19 September 2023
In the community
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Invictus Games 2023
19 September 2023
Story Collection
Whakatāne woman wins bronze at Invictus Games
19 September 2023
People
NZ Invictus Games team uplifted by competition in Düsseldorf
18 September 2023
Media Release
First Cook Islands coastwatcher plaque unveiled in New Zealand
18 September 2023
Our Heritage
Joined the Navy - and still in school
16 September 2023
People
Gold and three silvers for ‘fizzing’ Team NZ in first days of Invictus Games
14 September 2023
Media Release
RNZAF Jazz Orchestra navigates new path with second album
13 September 2023
Media Release
Fleet Sports Officer taking it in
13 September 2023
People
Navy assists Customs in underwater drug search
12 September 2023
Media Release
NZ Invictus Team pumped and ready to go in Germany
08 September 2023
Life in Service
Army Corporal eyes rugby slot for Fiji
08 September 2023
People
CRIB 15
06 September 2023
Looking Back
Growing connections in disaster preparation exercise
01 September 2023
Ops & exercises
Laser simulation tests shoot-don’t shoot scenarios
30 August 2023
Capability
Air Force technician tackles world champs
30 August 2023
People
French town names rugby field in honour of former All Black captain and soldier
28 August 2023
Our Heritage
NZDF Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron recognised for service to NZ
25 August 2023
In the community
Great Barrier rescue among Defence recognition awards
25 August 2023
People
Poseidon expands its fisheries surveillance to Western Pacific
24 August 2023
Ops & exercises
Command change for Royal New Zealand Air Force following appointment
23 August 2023
People
NZ Navy to participate in major South East Asia exercise
21 August 2023
Ops & exercises
More than 20 fishing vessels inspected during New Zealand-led South Pacific fisheries patrol
17 August 2023
Ops & exercises
The scars of Kandahar, suffering in silence
16 August 2023
People
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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.
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People
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18 July 2023
People
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03 July 2023
People
Navy graduates eye up bright future
19 June 2023
People
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12 May 2023
People
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11 May 2023
People
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09 May 2023