Results 1121-1130 of 2434
-
Cook Islands sailor proud to deliver vaccine support
Porirua-born Navy sailor Thomas Katu says he is proud to support his Pacific “motherland” as part of the NZ Government’s vaccine assistance to Tokelau and the Cook Islands region.
-
Reflections during Matariki
Matariki 2021 has been particularly special for Mr Marshall (Cookie) Cook.
-
Bonded to heritage
In recognition of Tuvalu Language Week, we would like to introduce you to Corporal Nini Nanjan. Of Indian and Tuvaluan descent, Corporal Nanjan was raised in Fiji and has served in the Air Force since 2008.
-
Allrounder wins NZDF Civilian of the Year award
One of the key people who pulled the right strings to ensure the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) had enough stocks of personal protective equipment during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been named Civilian of the Year.
-
Massive effort to keep RNZAF Hercules flying during Gulf War
Warrant Officer Mark Harwood
Current role: Section Commander 230SQN
Length of time in service: 46 years -
HMNZS Aotearoa
HMNZS Aotearoa is our Polar-class sustainment vessel built by Hyundai Heavy Industries. Aotearoa is a purpose-built, technologically enhanced asset that adds real value to our combat operations, humanitarian relief functions and operational and training support.
-
Modular Assault Rifle System – Light (MARS-L)
The MARS-L is the primary individual weapon for all three Services and is used by every soldier, sailor and airman within the NZDF.
It is available in two different primary configurations depending upon the individual Service requirement. -
A Salute to a High Flying Career
In February 1976 Queen was about to top the music charts with Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocky was the hitting the box office and Anthony ‘Hank’ Hancock was signing up to enlist in the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
-
FPDA
The Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) between the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore are one of the longest-running defence arrangements in the world. Conducting regular military exercises between the military forces of the five countries since 1981 enhances interoperability and promotes stability and security in the Southeast Asian region.
-
Whakaari erupts
At 2.11pm, Monday, 9 December 2019, Whakaari/White Island erupts. At the time of the eruption, there are 47 people on the island. Tourists and tour guides are caught up in the explosive event.