New Zealand Defence

DEFENCE 2:25PM
Reviews on ANZAC Day Iroquois helicopter crash released State Services and Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman has welcomed the release of two reviews in relation to the 2010 ANZAC Day helicopter crash. By Christopher Finlayson
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DEFENCE 3:50PM
Afghan interpreters offered resettlement By Jonathan Coleman
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DEFENCE 7:58PM
Upgrade fr NZDF Frigateso Tenders will be sought to upgrade the self-defence and sensor capabilities of the Royal New Zealand navy frigates HMNZS Te Kaha and HMNZS Te Mana, Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman announced today. By Jonathan Coleman
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DEFENCE 4:54PM
Corrective Action Plan released in response to earthquake review By Chris Tremain
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DEFENCE 3:57PM
Tenders sought for pilot training aircraft Tenders are about to be sought for a new military pilot training capability says Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman. By Jonathan Coleman
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DEFENCE 2:23PM
Significant milestone in RAMSI transition Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully and Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman today confirmed the departure of the New Zealand platoon from the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI). By Jonathan Coleman
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DEFENCE 3:19PM
Defence Minister holds talks with UK Minister for the Armed Forc Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman is holding talks today with the visiting United Kingdom Minister of State for the Armed Forces. By Jonathan Coleman
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DEFENCE 3:30PM
Navy follows in Captain Cook's wake The Royal New Zealand Navy's HMNZS ROTOITI followed in the footsteps of Captain James Cook earlier this week when they moored in Pickersgill Harbour, Dusky Sound, Fiordland. By New Zealand Defence Force
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DEFENCE 7:25PM
NZ Defence Force's first explosive detection dogs graduate A new developing NZ Defence Force capability will see explosive detection dog teams broaden existing force protection measures, providing support to overseas operations, exercises and taskings in New Zealand. By New Zealand Defence Force
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DEFENCE 6:25PM
NZ signs a significant agreement with the US The Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General Rhys Jones, and US Pacific Commander, Admiral Samuel J. By New Zealand Defence Force
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DEFENCE 6:22PM
Pacific war veterans sought for 70th anniversary New Zealand Second World War veterans who served in the Pacific are invited to register expressions of interest in attending 70th anniversary commemorations of the War in the Pacific, in Noumea, New Caledonia, in April 2013. By New Zealand Defence Force
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DEFENCE 1:13PM
Key needs to reassure Kiwis of SAS role Labour is calling on the Prime Minister to confirm that our SAS troops in Afghanistan are sticking to their mandate of ‘gathering intelligence’ as previously stated by the Government. By Labour Party
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DEFENCE 3:34PM
Disaster Risk Reduction conference a success Civil Defence Minister Chris Tremain says New Zealand's response to disaster management is setting a benchmark for countries in Asia and the Pacific. By Chris Tremain
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DEFENCE 6:36PM
New Chief of Navy Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman has announced today that the new Chief of Navy will be Rear Admiral Jack Steer. By Jonathan Coleman
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DEFENCE 1:43PM
Defence Minister visits NZ troops in Sinai Minister of Defence Dr Jonathan Coleman and Chief of Army Major General Tim Keating today visited Kiwi troops at North Camp in the Sinai Peninsula. By Jonathan Coleman
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DEFENCE 4:41PM
Old comrades show support at Medals Presentation The comradeship among members of the military was evident when Mrs Harriet Fowler, of Johnsonville, accepted the New Zealand Defence Service Medal (NZDSM) on behalf of her late brother Trooper Adrian (Charlie) Thomas at a special ceremony in Wellington on Monday. By New Zealand Defence Force
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DEFENCE 4:39PM
Hawker Pacific signs Air Force Aircraft contract The New Zealand Defence Force signed a contract today with Hawker Pacific New Zealand for the supply and maintenance support of four King Air B200 aircraft. By New Zealand Defence Force
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DEFENCE 1:26PM
Defence Minister visits Kiwi troops in Bamyan Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman has been in Afghanistan over the past few days to visit the New Zealand Defence Force Provincial Reconstruction Team, as well as to hold talks with officials in Bamyan and Kabul. By Jonathan Coleman
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DEFENCE 12:28PM
War pension coverage extended to Syria veterans Members of the New Zealand Defence Force who served in Syria as part of the United Nations Supervision Mission this year will be eligible for war pensions and allowances, the Minister of Veterans’ Affairs Nathan Guy has announced today. By Nathan Guy
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DEFENCE 1:51PM
New Secretary of Defence appointed Defence Minister, Jonathan Coleman, says the newly appointed Secretary of Defence will bring valuable skills and experience to the job. By Jonathan Coleman
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DEFENCE 7:32PM
Pay Rise for New Zealand Defence Force welcomed The Defence Minister is welcoming the pay rise announced for New Zealand Defence Force staff today. By Jonathan Coleman
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DEFENCE 3:05PM
US Secretary of Defense to visit The Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman has announced the United States Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, will visit New Zealand towards the end of next week. By Jonathan Coleman
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