News | NZDF

Charges laid against Linton soldier

25 November, 2020

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) can advise that the Director of Military Prosecutions has laid charges in the Court Martial of New Zealand against a Linton-based soldier who has continued name suppression.

NZDF training team leaves Fiji with military ties in good heart

25 November, 2020

A New Zealand Defence Force training team is leaving Fiji this week having provided local troops with practical instruction in a range of areas from life-saving first aid to hydrographic surveying techniques.

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.

NZDF joins forces with strategic partners to deliver estate regeneration

24 November, 2020

The New Zealand Defence Force has formed an alliance with professional service companies EY and Beca to help deliver the $2.1 billion regeneration of the Defence estate.

HMNZS Manawanui visits home port Gisborne for first time

24 November, 2020

The Royal New Zealand Navy diving support, hydrographic survey and deep sea salvage vessel HMNZS Manawanui will visit Gisborne from Thursday 26 November to Monday 30 November 2020, marking the ship’s first visit to her ceremonial home port.

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.

COVID-19 response helps Auckland man win RNZAF Airman of the Year

23 November, 2020

Playing a crucial role in the NZDF's response to COVID-19 and its ability to deliver aid to the Pacific has helped earn Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Dennis Tommy the RNZAF Airman of the Year award.

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.

Navy mates, family inspire RNZN Sailor of the Year

20 November, 2020

An Australian-born Samoan with a head for the complex world of logistics and a heart for his family has been named the Royal New Zealand Navy Sailor of the Year.