News

Delivery of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to Tokelau complete

20 July, 2021

The first leg of a 5000 nautical mile trip to transport Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to one of the most remote places in the world is complete, with HMNZS Wellington successfully delivering the vaccine consignment to the Fakaofo, Nukunonu and Atafu atolls of Tokelau.

Buller Flood Support

20 July, 2021

New Zealand Army soldiers from 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion (3CSSB), based at Burnham Military Camp deployed to the Buller District on the West Coast following severe flooding.

Prime Minister breaks ground on new Army high-tech maintenance facility

13 July, 2021

A new $47-million high-tech maintenance facility project at Linton Military Camp has gotten underway with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern breaking the first ground in appropriate style using a military earth excavator.

Remembering Len

12 July, 2021

20 years after the inaugural shoot, The Leonard Manning Memorial Trophy – for Top Pistol Shot was competed for once again at Aylesbury Range, Burnham Military Camp.

NZDF medical officer joins Australian response to Fiji Covid surge

29 June, 2021

A New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) medical doctor has deployed to Fiji to join an Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT) providing support to health authorities following a surge in cases of COVID-19 in Fiji.

Riverton man embraces opportunity of Army medical career

9 June, 2021

Southland’s William Wallace is relishing the physical and academic challenges ahead of him in his new career as an NZ Army medic.

Chief of the NZDF announces awards for Whakaari White Island response

7 June, 2021

The leadership, skills and professionalism of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel involved in the Whakaari White Island response have been acknowledged by the Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force through the announcement of a number of awards.

NZDF continues to assist in Canterbury flooding response

1 June, 2021

The NZDF has undertaken a range of tasks in response to the flooding in Canterbury.

Army Signallers celebrate 100 years of history and service

1 June, 2021

The Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals is celebrating its 100th year and has come a long way from climbing telegraph poles to utilising state of the art equipment.