Defence
NZ-led task force disrupts illegal narcotics smugglers in Middle East
The New Zealand-led Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) has made another successful drug bust off the coast of Oman. This latest seizure included 50kg...
New Defence cooperation arrangement announced with India
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have held talks in New Delhi today, detailing plans for further cooperation between the two countries,...
2025 Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships announced
Thirteen students have been awarded the prestigious Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships and Awards for 2025.
Minister of Education and Ngarimu Board...
Christchurch-based soldier nominated for Kiwi of the Year
A New Zealand Army soldier has been announced as a semi-finalist for Kiwibank’s 2025 New Zealander of the Year for his role in organising...
NZDF completes HMNZS Manawanui fuel salvage operation
Salvors contracted by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to remove diesel fuel and other pollutants from the HMNZS Manawanui off Samoa have successfully...
HMNZS Canterbury headed to Sub-Antarctic islands
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Canterbury is sailing for the Sub-Antarctic on a two-week deployment enabling government agencies to carry out essential work...
NZDF civilian pay dispute settled
Public Service Association (PSA) members at the New Zealand Defence Force have settled their dispute after nearly eight months of bargaining and strike action,...
First RNZAF Hercules retired to Christchurch museum
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) No. 40 Squadron today safely delivered NZ7001, the first C-130H Hercules flown by the RNZAF, to the...
New Papakura Military Camp flats opened
New state-of-the-art soldiers’ flats have officially opened for junior ranks at Papakura Military Camp.
Associate Defence Minister, Chris Penk said the ageing camp barracks had been...
Navy frigate headed to Middle East criminal disruption effort
Denying terrorist and criminal organisations the funds to conduct illicit activities will be the primary aim of HMNZS Te Kaha, which has sailed from...
Defence Minister to attend Munich Security Conference
Defence Minister, Judith Collins, will depart New Zealand today for Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference and hold a range of bilateral meetings.
“In...
NZ-led naval taskforce makes first drug bust for 2025
A New Zealand-led naval task force in the Middle East has made its first drug bust of the year.
Working as a part of Combined...
RNZAF squadron returns to spiritual home in Fiji
A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-8A Poseidon from No. 5 Squadron recently returned to its spiritual home in Suva, Fiji, in a...
Navy to honour history at Waitangi Day celebrations
The Chief of Navy says he is honoured to be attending Waitangi Day celebrations and continuing the Royal New Zealand Navy’s long history of...
NZ team flag bearer named for Invictus Games
The 19-strong New Zealand Invictus Games Team is in their final preparations to compete at this year’s Invictus Games in Vancouver and Whistler from...
