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New Zealand Contributes Poseidon To North Korea Sanctions Monitoring
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:11:21 +1200 | New Zealand Defence Force
The four-week deployment will see the aircraft and crew carrying out airborne surveillance of the waters around East Asia to capture evidence of ship-to-ship transfers of resources used for the North Korean nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.More >>
Lest We Forget: Tauranga Community Pays Tribute On Anzac Day
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:04:36 +1200 | Tauranga City Council
“There was a massive turnout, the biggest crowd in years, and a strong showing of Naval personnel and cadets, which was very special for our final service,” said Tauranga RSA President, Morton Anderson. “It’s been a privilege to host our community ...More >>
NZ, Philippines To Sign Military Agreement
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:45:16 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Ms Collins will travel to the Philippines today to sign the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement, which highlights the importance New Zealand places on working closely with our partners.More >>
ANZAC Day
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 18:35:12 +1200 | U.S. Department of State
As we mark the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, we honor all who served and continue to serve. We remember the courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of the ANZAC forces. Their legacy lives on in the shared ideals that continue to unite ...More >>
Why Is There A Growing Divide Between Australia's Defence And Foreign Aid?
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 18:16:55 +1200 | RNZ
There are concerns in Australia that as more emphasis in paced on defence spending, foreign aid will suffer. More >>
ANZAC services held across Pacific
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 18:07:01 +1200 | RNZ
The ANZAC Day Dawn service ceremony in New Caledonia was attended by a larger-than-usual number of representatives from the region. More >>
Anzac Day Hits Home After Wreck Of Uncle's WWII Aircraft Found
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 17:47:07 +1200 | RNZ
Anzac Day has been particularly poignant for one Gisborne man, after learning just weeks ago that his uncle's World War II plane was found. More >>
Speech: Christopher Luxon - Speech At Chunuk Bair, Anzac Day 2025
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 12:18:00 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Many New Zealanders come to this place to honour our fallen. We show by our presence that we have made good on our promise: One hundred and 10 years on, we do remember them.More >>
How A Rare Cannon Became A Cherished Symbol Of Waipawa History
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:08:24 +1200 | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The gun, first produced in 1896, was captured by units of the First NZ Expeditionary Force during World War I. It was later returned to New Zealand and presented to Waipawa by the Government.More >>
Christchurch Veteran Reflects On Service And Sacrifice At Anzac Day Dawn Service
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:57:54 +1200 | RNZ
For Christchurch man Tremaine Te Kira, Anzac Day is a day not just to remember those lost in the past, but also recent friends and colleagues. More >>
Why This Rural Town Expects A ‘Big Crowd’ At Its Special Anzac Day Service
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:50:28 +1200 | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
A photo wall unveiling will celebrate returned servicemen settler families. More >>
Second World War Veterans Receive Message From King Charles
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:18:00 +1200 | New Zealand Defence Force
The message, organised with the support of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), Veterans Affairs and the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, has been sent to the 81 Second World War veterans known to Veterans’ Affairs.More >>
ANZAC Day
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:44:57 +1200 | U.S. Department of State
The United States, Australia, and New Zealand have stood together through times of war and peace, bound by a deep trust and a shared commitment to freedom and democracy.More >>
Governor-General's Anzac Day Dawn Service Address
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:29:33 +1200 | Government House
This Anzac Day marks 110 years since the Gallipoli landings by soldiers in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps - the ANZACS. It signalled the beginning of a campaign that was to take the lives of so many of our young men - and would devastate theMore >>
‘Never Again’ Anzac Day Peace Picnic
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:25:32 +1200 | Peace Action Wellington
“Anzac Day is portrayed as a day where the country can reflect on the horrors of war, the costs in human lives and commit collectively to never again allowing genocidal mass murder. We have to ask, is that really happening?” said Valerie Morse, member ...More >>
Anzac Day A Time To Recommit To Veterans
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:22:40 +1200 | New Zealand Labour Party
Anzac Day is a reminder that our armed forces serve together, regardless of the decade or deployment. Let’s make sure our support for them reflects that same spirit of unity.More >>
What To Do (and Not Do) At An Anzac Day Dawn Service
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:41:14 +1200 | RNZ
Attendance at dawn services has grown hugely in recent years, but if you’ve never been to one it can be a bit daunting (even if you find it easy to get up pre-dawn on a public holiday).More >>
Multicultural Communities Encouraged To Honour ANZAC Day: A Call To Remember And Unite
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:34:33 +1200 | NZFMC
Pancha Narayanan, President of MNZ, emphasised the importance of collective remembrance, “Every fallen soldier served with courage and conviction. Their sacrifice was not just for a nation, but for humanity. It is our shared duty to honour them for their ...More >>
NZ’s Partnership With United Kingdom Reinforced
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:23:40 +1200 | New Zealand Government
The two leaders released a Joint Statement in which they pledged to do more to ensure the partnership remains robust in a rapidly changing world. More >>
Royal New Zealand Air Force Takes To The Skies To Mark Anzac Day
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:42:07 +1200 | New Zealand Defence Force
People looking skyward will be able to catch a glimpse of a range of aircraft, including the NH90 helicopter, Boeing P-8A Poseidon, T-6C Texan II, SH-2G(I) Seasprite helicopter and the Air Force Heritage Flight of New Zealand.More >>
