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The Fall Of Saigon 1975: Fifty Years Of Repeating What Was Forgotten
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:58:53 +1200 | Eugene Doyle
Here we are 50 years later in the midst of the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza, with the US fuelling war and bombing people across the globe. Isn’t it time we stopped supporting this madness?More >>
New Zealand To Nearly Double Military Spending
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:55:15 +1200 | Socialist Equality Group
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made clear that even more money will be made available, telling the media the $12 billion figure “is the floor, not the ceiling, of funding for our defence force.”More >>
NZ Plugs In To Boost US Navy's Space Race With China
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:19:08 +1200 | RNZ
New Zealand is becoming increasingly involved, even as the defence force denies its tentative steps into space have anything to do with military operations. More >>
Te Kōngahu Museum Of Waitangi Announces New Exhibition: Operation Grapple – We Were There
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:12:00 +1200 | Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Curator Owen Taituha says yhis exhibition presents an exciting opportunity to hero the previously unsung stories of some of our country’s brave veterans. Operation Grapple provides a unique insight into the personal experiences and lived history ...More >>
Defence And Customs Strengthen Maritime Security With Uncrewed Surface Vessels
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:02:24 +1200 | New Zealand Defence Force
The two agencies have acquired the USVs to further enhance New Zealand’s ability to patrol and protect its maritime interests and security. More >>
Horowhenua Community Invited To ANZAC Day 2025 Commemorations
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:01:39 +1200 | Horowhenua District Council
To honour those we’ve lost to war and the service of returned men and women, a full programme of ANZAC Day observances will take place throughout Horowhenua. The community is warmly invited to gather in person to reflect, remember, and pay tribute.More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response 14 April 2025
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:30:26 +1200 | New Zealand Defence Force
“We recently returned our recovered equipment, including weapons, to New Zealand on a military flight and are working alongside local Samoan authorities on this, as work on the ship progresses.”More >>
The Multibillion-Dollar Boost For New Zealand's Military: What You Need To Know
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:27:01 +1200 | RNZ
Explainer - $12 billion sounds like a lot to spend on the military. But is it, really? More >>
Art Of Remembrance 2025: ANZAC Tribute To New Zealand’s Nurses
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:34:09 +1200 | Kahui St David's
Annual commemorative event at Kāhui St David’s to mark Anzac Eve with a moving musical tribute featuring Soprano Felicity Tomkins, Michelle Thorne, and friends. A bronze plaque honouring the Royal New Zealand Nursing Corps will be unveiled.More >>
Victoria Cross And Hardham Cup Come Together For First Time In Over 100-years
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:30:20 +1200 | The New Zealand Remembrance Army
As part of the celebrations the New Zealand Remembrance Army (NZRA), in collaboration with the United Services Medals Trust and New Zealand Defence Force’s - Queen Alexandra's Mounted Rifles, presented a set of miniature replicas of Hardham’s military medals ...More >>
Conference Blends Veteran Experiences With Scholarship
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:20:08 +1200 | The New Zealand Remembrance Army
The inaugural conference takes place on Saturday 26 April, in Wellington and aims to address a growing disconnect between past military operations and academic military scholarship in New Zealand.More >>
Remembrance Army Cleans Up Ahead Of Anzac Day
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:17:15 +1200 | The New Zealand Remembrance Army
Simon Strombom, Managing Director of the NZRA, says the events are part of a broader effort that has already seen the restoration of an estimated 230,000 service graves around the country.More >>
Memorial Commemorates Soldier Lost In Afghanistan Conflict
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:11:37 +1200 | The New Zealand Remembrance Army
Lance Corporals Malone and Pralli Durrer were killed in the Battle of Baghak, where six others were wounded north of Kiwi Base at Bamiyan in Afghanistan in 2012. Malone was aged 26-years.More >>
Historic War Medal Of Teacher Presented To New Plymouth Boys' High School
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:07:58 +1200 | The New Zealand Remembrance Army
The newly mounted medal display complements a portrait of Corporal Hall, detailed narratives of his life, his contributions to the school, and his service in the war. More >>
ACT Welcomes Wider Recognition Of New Zealand’s Veterans
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:13:56 +1200 | ACT New Zealand
“This is a long overdue gesture of respect for those brave men and women who stepped up for our country," ACT Veterans spokesperson Mark Cameron said. More >>
More Former Defence Personnel To Be Recognised As Veterans
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:04:24 +1200 | New Zealand Government
“The Government takes seriously its responsibility to honour and uphold the legacy of our veterans. We’ve heard the voices of the military community, who feel that the current legal definition of a veteran creates an unnecessary divide among those ...More >>
Submissions Open For The Anzac Day Amendment Bill
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:45:36 +1200 | Foreign Affairs Defence and Trade Committee
This bill would amend the Anzac Day Act 1966 to cover conflicts and persons who have served New Zealand in past or future times of war or in warlike conflicts that are not currently covered by the Act.More >>
REVEALED: Scootergate – Defence's $32,800 Joyride On The Taxpayer Dime
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:51:27 +1200 | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
“The Defence Force has just been handed a $12 billion funding plan. If this is the starting point, taxpayers should buckle up — it’s going to be a rough ride.” More >>
Anzac Day 2025: Pay Tribute At Pukeahu
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:28:26 +1200 | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
"We invite the public to join us in paying tribute to the courage and sacrifices of those who have served in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping missions," says Secretary for Culture and Heritage Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae.More >>
Defence Capability Plan Fails To Invest In NZDF’s Biggest Capability
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 17:38:06 +1200 | Mission Homefront
While increased investment in defence equipment is very welcome, investment in pay, conditions of service and defence buildings is required to ensure all living and working environments are safe and healthy. These things are equally important and ...More >>
