Results 11-20 of 2623
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Navy retrieves drifting Pacific tsunami buoy
This week, in favourable sea conditions and 250 nautical miles southeast of Tonga, the crew of HMNZS Aotearoa retrieved a Deep Ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunami (DART) buoy that had been drifting since it broke its mooring in December.
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Ships & watercraft
Our fleet comprises nine modern and versatile ships that undertake a full range of maritime tasks from combat and peacekeeping operations to border patrol and support for government agencies. We also utilise other watercraft to deliver naval capabilities.
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Increasing our cultural competency
The NZDF Pacific Programme exists in collaboration with other programmes to strengthen and support the New Zealand Defence Force to be a culturally competent organisation that values individual and collective contributions.
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NZDF investigates alleged Auckland border breach
Investigations are currently underway into a report of an alleged border breach by an Auckland-based Royal New Zealand Navy junior sailor last weekend.
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Driving simulation technology
Cutting-edge technology is being trialled by the Army to help improve driver safety, save money and be more sustainable.
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Navy mobile app sails off with innovation award
A mobile app designed to give Royal New Zealand Navy personnel immediate access to the administrative information, processes and regulations they need to know for their role has been announced as the New Zealand Defence Force Innovation of the Year.
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Cadet of the Year an inspiration to the next generation
Cadet Warrant Officer Hamish Cook of No 88 (District of Waimakariri) Squadron, Air Training Corps, may only be 19, but he’s already inspiring the next generation of young leaders.
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On this day: The Battle of River Plate
Following the declaration of war in September 1939, the German cruiser KMS Admiral Graf Spee had been attacking merchant ships in the Indian Ocean and off the coast of South Africa.
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Update on NZDF support to Tonga: 22 January 2022
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has continued its efforts in support of the people of Tonga following last Saturday’s eruption and tsunami.
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Back-to-back maintainer
Leading Marine Technician (Electrical) Shotaro Hashimoto is a very busy sailor on board a very busy vessel.