Navy divers neutralise Second World War mines in Hauraki Gulf
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West Coast to the Middle East: A soldier’s experience
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Royal New Zealand Navy frigate visits Jakarta
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Ops & exercises
New Zealand-led navies conclude counter narcotics operations in Middle East waters
25 June 2025
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NZDF targets unexploded ordnance in Papua New Guinea
24 June 2025
Ops & exercises
NZDF prepares for major warfighting exercise in Australia
05 June 2025
Ops & exercises
Developing Stories
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Support to Middle East region
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is working with Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade (MFAT) on support to those in the region.
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Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025
More than 30,000 personnel and platforms from 19 nations will come together from 13 July to 4 August across Australia. In total, more than 680 NZDF personnel will deploy on the exercise.
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Reserve Force soldier learning the skills of de-escalation in hotspots
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Former senior Air Force aviator embarks on new career as officer
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People
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People
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People
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