New appointments for NZDF's senior leadership
28 August 2024
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New Zealand soldiers join warfighting exercise in Queensland
12 August 2024
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Defence Force recognises personnel in a wide range of roles
08 August 2024
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New Zealand Army battles tough conditions during valuable armoured vehicle exercise
07 August 2024
Ops & exercises
Whangārei tractor expert feels pulling power of NZ Army Reserve Force
06 August 2024
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Cook Islands Language Week 2024
05 August 2024
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Whakatāne medic inspired by NZ Army training to become ironman athlete
02 August 2024
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Solomon Island deployment concludes
01 August 2024
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Whanganui duo set for poignant homecoming with the New Zealand Army Band
31 July 2024
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Baton at the ready – NZ Army Band’s new Bandmaster set to take charge
31 July 2024
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NZ Army instructors march out with Fijian recruits for the first time
26 July 2024
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West Coast nurse draws on NZ Army experience in remote role
18 July 2024
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Weapons instructor assists Fiji military
15 July 2024
People
Geophysicist wins Army Innovation Challenge
09 July 2024
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Keeping skills alive in transfer to Reserve Force
05 July 2024
People
Going ultra in Burnham's backyard
03 July 2024
People
Christchurch hosts NZ Army’s 2nd/1st Battalion celebrating 50 years
01 July 2024
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NZ Army soldiers tested in tough conditions across trio of Waiouru exercises
01 July 2024
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Working for peace in South Sudan
27 June 2024
Ops & exercises
NZDF adopts dog mannequin for canine trauma training
04 June 2024
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Flying on silver wings
31 May 2024
Ops & exercises
NZ Army electrician sparked by exotic start to her military career
28 May 2024
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Fijian-born Auckland soldier commands NZ Army construction troop in Tongan exercise
28 May 2024
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Celebrating Samoa Language Week
27 May 2024
People
Providing free dental care on remote Tongan island a rewarding exercise for Lower Hutt soldier
27 May 2024
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New Zealand Army joined by Royal Gurkha Rifles for combined training around Reefton
22 May 2024
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Long service medal for 102-year-old Second World War veteran
22 May 2024
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Warrant Officer of Defence Force announced
22 May 2024
Organisation
NZ Army leads building work on remote Tongan island group post eruption
21 May 2024
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Gruelling Battles of Cassino commemorated by NZDF contingent in Italy
21 May 2024
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Our mission is to provide world-class, combat ready, land forces that are trained, led and equipped to win as part of an Integrated Defence Force. We are an information-enabled Army that leverages modern equipment and technology in order to improve our training, enhance our decision making and optimise our capabilities.
We are a force of highly trained professionals.
We come from all walks of life and share a strong sense of what it means to be Kiwi - our culture is based on our values Tū Kaha (courage), Tū Tika (commitment), Tū Tira (comradeship) and Tū Maia (integrity). Together, we are a Force for New Zealand and are proud to serve Aotearoa and its diverse communities.
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Find out moreThrough their eyes
Reserve Force soldier photographs, follows in footsteps of Gallipoli general
23 April 2024
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Christchurch soldier maintains strong family connection with Gallipoli
23 April 2024
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NZ Army soldier's pilgrimage to honour family's legacy at Gallipoli
23 April 2024
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In their boots
08 March 2024
People
Dunedin-born Army engineer inspired by female role models in Defence
08 March 2024
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Military training pays dividend in court room from Hamilton
07 November 2023
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Trans-Tasman commute no barrier for engineer thriving in Reserve Force career
26 October 2023