New Zealand Army Band To Visit Taupō 25 November, 2020 Taupō’s teen brass sensation Aiden West will join the New Zealand Army Band when it performs in the town on 30 November, on the last night of a North Island tour.
Soldier of the Year - inspiration from South Auckland to the Sinai 23 November, 2020 South Auckland local Staff Sergeant Tokahaumata Oltaches-Tagavaitau has been named as New Zealand Army Soldier of the Year for 2020 and hopes she can pass her own inspiration on to Pasifika youth.
Donated school goods part of military airlift to Tokelau 20 November, 2020 Toys, books and sports equipment donated from Wairarapa’s Chanel College have added a personal touch to a substantial infrastructure delivery to Tokelau by the NZDF.
Army Band a family affair for New Plymouth-born father and son 18 November, 2020 Father and son duo Private Leigh Martin and Corporal Raynor Martin will return to their home town of New Plymouth when the New Zealand Army Band plays there next week.
Burnham social worker awarded NZDF Civilian of the Year 17 November, 2020 A man who was a driving force behind social workers becoming a permanent part of the military is the New Zealand Defence Force Civilian of the Year.
Army responds quickly to Napier flooding 11 November, 2020 Fresh from a weekend training exercise at Waiouru in the central North Island, soldiers from 5/7 Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment have been called upon at short notice to help out during the Napier flooding.
Combined Defence training team in Fiji 10 November, 2020 Life-saving first aid skills are among those being shared by a Defence training team which is in Fiji, working alongside Fijian counterparts.
Army Officer Recognised For Work On Inclusive Culture 9 November, 2020 Army Officer Major Tim Ewing-Jarvie’s leadership style and commitment to including and empowering his Company has helped him win this year’s New Zealand Defence Force Squadron Leader Peter Rule Inclusion Award.
Two NZDF personnel test positive for COVID-19 8 November, 2020 Two New Zealand Defence Force personnel, one civilian and one military, have tested positive for COVID-19, Vice Chief of Defence Force Air Vice-Marshal (AVM) Tony Davies says.
