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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 2008:

January
Change of Command for HMNZS TE KAHA
Navy on Parade
Medal reward welcomed
Largest reward offered for return of stolen medals - NZ Police media release
Navy to support Auckland Anniversary
NZDF personnel involved in Helicopter incident
Navy to support Waitangi celebrations
February
NZDF Commitment to war munitions clearance in Lebanon ends
Australian Submarine to visit Auckland
NZDF to participate in Australian Amphibious Exercise
Navy maintains strong bond with Napier
Update on ROTOITI
Navy ship working with Defence partners
Op Valour Appeal
March
Defence Chiefs meet in Wellington
Water damage suffered onboard Navy ship
Operation Kiwi to raise awareness of NZ troops
Public encouraged to show support for Kiwi troops
Naval Trainees Graduate
NZ Service Personnel returned from Afghanistan
Investiture ceremonies - 1, 2 and 4 April 2008
Navy provides helping hand to DOC
April
Navy ready for Persian Gulf deployment
Media Briefing from Major General Rhys Jones, Commander Joint Forces New Zealand
HMNZS Canterbury on Exercise Croix Du Sud
NZ and Australian Navy Rugby teams showdown at Eden Park
Interviews with troops deployed overseas on Anzac Day
Canterbury completes Exercise Croix Du Sud
One point of contact for veterans services
Release of the Court of Inquiry into the death of AHSO Byron Solomon
Defence Force Personnel support Poppy Day
Anzac Day remembered in NZ and around the World
Poppy goes digital
Afghanistan tour of duty ends
Raoul Island Resupplied
Update on stolen gallantry medals
Maori Welcome for President of Singapore
VC recipient gifts medal to NZ
Changes to Military Pay System
Defence signs Satellite Imagery contract
Animal mascots in wartime - lifting soldiers’ spirits
May
NZDF safely detonate unexploded ordnance near Bamyan Buddha
Amphibious Exercise to depart Canterbury
Op Kiwi winners announcement
Anzac biscuit idea wins Op KIWI
Kiwi troops depart for tour in Timor-Leste
HMNZS Te Mana on patrol in Arabian Gulf
Joint Kiwi and Aussie Exercise hits NZ
Third Project Protector Inshore Patrol Vessel launched and named
Amphibious Exercise hits beach
Weekend in Whangarei for Navy Dive Support Vessel
NZ Troops return from tour in Timor-Leste
NZDF personnel to be recognised for service in Vietnam
Navy responds to Seamanship Review
Tribute08 finally honours Vietnam Vets
New bomb disposal facility opens
NZ and Australian Navy's to battle it out on the Rugby field
Vietnam: Not just a 12 month tour
37 Gun Salute
Navy women's rugby team clash with British Army opposition
Online memories of New Zealand and the Vietnam War
June
Address – Tribute08
Queen's Birthday Honours for Navy personnel
State Welcome for President of Kiribati
HMNZS Canterbury heads out for visit to South Pacific Islands
US First Lady visits Kiwi Base in Afghanistan
Changes to planned deployment of HMNZS Canterbury
Deputy PM Australia to lay wreath
French Navy Frigate visits Auckland
Navy Band to make music in Taupo
Australian Deputy PM Lays wreath
Trial of new military technology underway
Mayor of North Shore City to visit the Naval base
Korean war to be commemorated
Naval Officers and Sailors graduate
Defence Agencies welcome Auditor-General’s Report
July
Court of Inquiry announced
Thumbs up for Defence Force teams
No Coffee for Defence Personnel
Kiwi Defence Personnel observe Armistice Day in Korea
August
HMNZS Te Mana leaves Arabian Gulf
NZ / Aussie rivalry to hit the basketball court
Navy frigate heading to Canterbury
Navy Frigate heading to Wellington
NZ and Singaporean Navies to conduct Maritime Exercises
NZDF personnel cleared of ‘double-dipping’
Navy frigate heading to Wellington
Welcome for Timor Leste Prime Minister
Fourth Project Protector Vessel launched and named
Date set for Gallantry Medals return
Devonport Naval Reserve comes home
Australian Navy ship visiting Auckland
French Navy ship arrives in Auckland for refit
September
'Bomb Gone' Exhibition opens in Devonport
Navy Warship returning home from Arabian Gulf Deployment
Navy, Air Force successfully test fire missile
Foreign Navy Ships visiting Auckland for Exercise Maru
Release of the Coles Review of the safety and functionality of HMNZS Canterbury - MoD Media Release
Independent Review - HMNZS Canterbury will deliver to Navy
Christchurch VC honoured in Belgium
Naval Frigate departing for overseas deployment
Christmas parcels for Kiwi Defence Personnel
Naval Trainees Graduate
Argentinian Frigate visiting Wellington
October
Navy celebrates Birthday
Defence Force Team up for the Challenge
Navy ship goes to aid of vessel in distress
Wellington to Host Pacific Nations Military Rugby Tournament
Change of command for Kiwi troops in Afghanistan
Defence Forces who work together, play together
NZDF Voting Begins
November
Navy Band on the road for tours and concerts
Navy's survey vessel assists Tongan Ferry
Remembrance Sunday service honours military personnel
National commemorative service for 90th anniversary of Armistice Day
Naval Reserve fine tune skills at Whangaparoa
Send a Christmas message to Kiwi Defence Personnel
Change of command ceremony for two ships
December
Defence sets new standards in Telecommunications
Trumpets and Flags for State Opening of Parliament
21 Gun Salute
Naval Service of Remembrance in Christchurch
Naval officers and sailors graduate
Naval frigate arriving home for Xmas reunion
Auckland employers recognised for supporting part time military personnel
Defence personnel named in New Year's Honours

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