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All current and archived Navy news releases are available here, for other Defence Force news releases visit the NZDF site.

Media Releases for 2005:

January
Navy Patrol Craft on Exercise in the Marlborough Sounds
VANZ announces ballot for Gallipoli Commemorations
Navy Base Change of Command-Post Ceremony
February
Navy participates in Waitangi Commemorations
Combined New Zealand and Australian Military Exercise off Australian Coast
Prime Minister to visit Devonport Naval Base
Navys last steam driven frigate to be farewelled in style
Commander UN visits NZ
After the Tsunami
Naval Commitments, and historical Naval involvement after the 1931 Earthquake
March
Navy's last steam driven frigate helps vessel in distress
Navy Band on the road for west coast concerts
NZ Defence Force hosts South Pacific Defence and Security Seminar
Navy mother and son to receive long service medals
Navy celebrates ties with Napier during Art Deco Festival
Naval Reserve Patrol Craft returns to Auckland after faithful service
Navy Deploys to Asia
19 Gun salute for Navy’s last steam driven frigate
Naval Reserve Patrol Craft returns to Auckland after faithful service
Regional Representation at South Pacific Defence and Security Seminar
Nominations called for Defence Industry Excellence Awards
Ceremonial Welcome for Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain
Lengthy farewell for Navys last steam driven frigate
April
Navy Ship to help with toxic substance recovery
Renowned military historian to teach New Zealanders about the costs of war
Morning Melodies with the Navy Band and Guests
Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (Navy) Delegation visit to New Zealand
Formal Handover of ex Navy Frigate Wellington to Sink F69 Trust
Chief of Navy Singapore to visit New Zealand
New Naval Ratings Ready for Service Careers
Navy Adventure Challenge
Anzac Day - Defence Personnel Overseas
Anzac Day - A Reflection
Navy Dive Support Vessel to visit Wellington
May
$4.6 billion marks new era for Defence
Defence Initiative Sustains Future Capacity
New Zealanders in Afghanistan
Navy lifeboat accident findings
Defence Industry Excellence Awards – Final Nominations
Navy ships support World Expo in Japan
Navy ship heading to Raoul Island for Resupply
June
Warships showcase New Zealand to the world
Air Force Orion Locates Foundered Yacht
Ceremonial Welcome for President of Bosnia and Herzegovina
First visit to Russia for Navy
Navy ship spends the weekend at home
Navy Looks to future with Innovation Expo
Servicemen and women from the Navy, Army and Air Force clash of the courts
Defence Force provide Ceremonial Welcome for President of Pakistan
Defence Force provide Ceremonial Welcome for President of Pakistan
Defence Force welcome Governor-General of Solomon Islands
Naval Task Group approaching China
Defence Force WElcome Governor-General of Solomon Islands
Navy saluting in China
New Naval Officers ready for Service Careers
Commemorations for 55th Anniversary of Korean War
Lengthy Deployment for Navy Ship
Urgently Needed Medical Textbooks Go To Afghanistan
NZDF Withdrawals from Mozambique and Sierra Leone
July
Daily Challenges for Kiwi Soldiers in Afghanistan
NZAid Funding of Bamyan Hospital Maternity Ward
Navy Welcomes Home Historic Piupiu
Return for Navy Frigate Delayed
August
Navy and North Shore City Council Join Forces
Welcome Return for Navy Tanker
Navy Vessel to Search for Missing Aircraft
Veterans and Defence Force Personnel Parade
New Naval Ratings Ready for Service Careers
New Naval Ratings Ready for Service Careers
VJ Day Commemorations Wellington
Christchurch Remembers the 60th Anniversary of the end of War in the Pacific
Palmerston North Remembers the 60th Anniversary of the End of War in the Pacific
NZDF Rugby Heads South
Seven years since survey ship visit
Navy Ship to Dunedin Community
Navy and MFish Join Forces to Protect NZ Waters
Navy Volunteer Reservists Graduate
Small Port, Warm Welcome for Navy Ship
Defence Force Clashes with Police
Two Naval Frigates for a Wellington Weekend
Women's Soccer Takes the Field in Nelson
September
Navy Operational Diving Team Joins Search
Auckland Medic on Patrol in Afghanistan
Kiwi Troops in Afghanistan Cast Their Votes
US Ambassador Visits Kiwi Troops in Afghanistan
Change of Command for Navy Frigate HMNZS Te Mana
Battle of Britain Commemoration
NZDF Personnel Deploy to the Republic of Korea
October
Kiwi's Destroy Largest Ammunition Cache to Date
Servicemen and Servicewoman Battle it out on the Volleyball Court
Sinai soldiers - Kiwis in the Middle East
2 Inshore Patrol Craft to Visit Timaru
Defence Equipment on Show on Wellington Waterfront
Defence Industry Excellence Awards
Northland Soldiers Serve in Afghanistan
Navy to Visit Taupo for Three Events this Friday
November
Territorial Doctor Collects Supplies for Afghanistan
Navy Dive Support Vessel Visits Tauranga
Army Supports Presentation of Credentials at Government House
Defence Force Commemorations for Armistice Day
Official Visit for Japan's Air Self Defence Force Chief
Sleeping Boy
Invercargill Soldier Patrols Afghanistan
Scrap Metal to Swings - Childs Play for PRT
Explosive Action on Te Kaha
Quick reaction Force in Afghanistan
Te Whanau A Apanui Cadet unit Recognition Parade
Servicemen and Servicewomen from the Navy, Army and air force Battle it out on the Softball Diamond
Kiwi Troops Leave for a White Christmas
December
Bullying but no culture of violence at Cadet School
Statement by CDF on Ministerial Review
Defence Force Ceremonial Welcome for Prime Minister of Turkey
Navy Ships Return Home with a Bang
New Naval Officers and Sailors Ready for Service Careers
Kiwi Troops Head Home from Afghanistan
Naval Service of Remembrance in Christchurch

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