3 September, 2008
The total number of personnel in the New Zealand Defence Force has increased to its highest level in seven years, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today.
Read full release >>31 August, 2008
Together with the 130,000 other RSA members throughout New Zealand, you continue to support and honour those who have given so much to this country.
Read full speech >>22 August, 2008
The main focus of a meeting in Wellington today between the New Zealand Defence Minister Phil Goff and his Australian counterpart Joel Fitzgibbon was a review of the closer defence partnership to ensure it continued to be prepared for, and responsive to, contemporary security challenges, Mr Goff said.
Read full release >>21 August, 2008
Defence Minister Phil Goff has received the final report from the Chief of Defence Force on inconsistencies over UN housing allowance claims by seconded NZDF personnel in New York.
Read full release >>20 August, 2008
A NZ Infantry contingent is heading to Europe in September to participate in an army training exercise with forces from Australia, Britain, Canada and the USA
Read full release >>19 August, 2008
The 757s will greatly enhance the NZDF’s strategic airlift capability to deploy New Zealand troops to overseas missions, evacuate people from the world's hotspots and transport humanitarian aid to where it is needed.
Read full speech >>19 August, 2008
Defence Minister Phil Goff has officially welcomed home the first of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) Boeing 757 aircraft following an extensive refit in the United States.
Read full release >>13 August, 2008
The outer protective coating on three of the 17 Royal New Zealand Air Force Skyhawks kept at Woodburn Air Base was torn during the recent storm, but there was no damage to the aircraft, Defence Minister Phil Goff said.
Read full release >>1 August, 2008
Eight New Zealand Defence Force personnel are to join the United States Nursing Ship (USNS) MERCY to provide medical support to the people of Papua New Guinea.
Read full release >>16 July, 2008
The first of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s upgraded C-130 Hercules has completed a series of successful test flights, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today.
Read full release >>16 July, 2008
The Government has approved a request from the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) to redeploy a New Zealand military liaison officer from Sudan’s capital Khartoum to Darfur, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today.
Read full release >>9 July, 2008
Defence Minister Phil Goff extended the New Zealand Government’s sympathy and condolences to the family of Signaller Sean McCarthy, killed in Afghanistan yesterday while serving with the Australian Defence Force.
Read full release >>30 June, 2008
Defence Minister Phil Goff says he expects full accountability from the Defence Force over payments made by it for housing allowances to officers seconded to the United Nations, in contravention of UN rules.
Read full release >>26 June, 2008
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has undertaken a number of successful test flights of one of its Boeing 757 aircraft, which is currently undertaking a significant upgrade in the United States state of Alabama, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today.
Read full release >>26 June, 2008
Defence Minister Phil Goff has endorsed a recommendation for strengthened and more transparent reporting systems for defence acquisition projects.
Read full release >>7 June, 2008
A 40-strong contingent of New Zealand Defence Force medics, with a mission to provide health support to the people of the Cook Islands, will deploy to the Cooks today by C-130 Hercules under Exercise Tropic Twilight
Read full release >>6 June, 2008
Initial stage of the construction of New Zealand’s first NH90 helicopter has been completed in France.
Read full release >>29 May, 2008
Tribute 08 is a celebration and commemoration honouring the contribution and sacrifices of Vietnam veterans and their families.
Read full speech >>29 May, 2008
An exhibition depicting the Viet Nam War and its effects on veterans and their families has opened in Wellington.
Read full release >>29 May, 2008
Defence Minister Phil Goff will meet with newly-elected Mayor of London Boris Johnson and deliver a letter signed by all party leaders in support of a statue of New Zealand WWII hero Sir Keith Park in Trafalgar Square.
Read full release >>28 May, 2008
Two New Zealand Army infantry companies are to be officially recognised for service in the Viet Nam War, with a change of the theatre honour dates for the 1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (1RNZIR).
Read full release >>26 May, 2008
The new and enhanced New Zealand Defence Force bomb disposal capability means greater security for New Zealand
Read full release >>26 May, 2008
The prospect of a terrorist attack in New Zealand using chemical, biological or radiological devices is lower than in many other countries. Yet given the serious consequences of such as attack, we cannot afford to be complacent about.
Read full speech >>22 May, 2008
Budget 2008 invests $276.4 million in the New Zealand Defence Force over the next four years as part of our sustained efforts to rebuild and modernise the defence force under this Government
Read full release >>8 May, 2008
Defence Minister Phil Goff has signed a contract for the purchase of new training/light utility helicopters for the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
Read full release >>25 April, 2008
Today New Zealanders at home and around the world gather as we do every year to keep faith with those who have fought and died for our country.
Read full speech >>24 April, 2008
Defence Minister Phil Goff today accepted on behalf of New Zealand the Victoria Cross medal awarded last year to Corporal Willie Apiata of the SAS.
Read full release >>17 April, 2008
Defence Minister Phil Goff says that the Royal New Zealand Navy will implement in full the recommendations arising out of the Court of Inquiry into the death of Able Hydrographic Specialist Operator Byron Solomon.
Read full release >>4 April, 2008
New Zealand’s Provincial Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan is being strengthened
Read full release >>2 April, 2008
New Zealand is to deploy a Royal New Zealand Navy frigate to the Gulf region next week, Defence Minister Phil Goff has announced.
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