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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.

Decision about members of the Armed Forces related to Operations Burnham and Yamaha

1 June, 2021

The New Zealand Defence Force has completed a review into the conduct of members of the armed forces as reported on by the Government Inquiry into Operation Burnham and Related Matters.

NZDF support to Canterbury floods

31 May, 2021

New Zealand Army personnel and crews from the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) have been deployed to assist communities in Canterbury following the flooding.

NZ Army promotes first female General List Officer to Brigadier

25 May, 2021

Following more than three decades of dedicated service to the New Zealand Army, Colonel Rose King has become the first General List female officer to be promoted to the rank of Brigadier.

NZDF sends medical team to Sinai to help with COVID response

12 May, 2021

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has deployed a six-personnel medical team to the Sinai to join an Australian Defence Force medical team, following cases of COVID-19 in the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) mission.

Going the extra smile to make managed isolation better

4 May, 2021

It was one of his tougher deployments, but Corporal Donny Taynton didn’t mind going the extra mile to make Managed Isolation special for one young guest.

Defence Force soldiers recognised for actions in Taji rocket attack

22 April, 2021

Three New Zealand Army personnel have been recognised for their courageous actions in a rocket attack on the Taji Military Camp in Iraq in March last year.