New Zealand Defence Force
Coverage of New Zealand Defence Force in the Nexus archive.
- Fisherman missing for a week rescued in remote Cook Islands, authorities say
A fisherman missing for a week in the Cook Islands was rescued by the Royal New Zealand Air Force. He was found in his 13-foot rowboat near Pukapuka Island, which is part of the Cook Islands.
- Fisherman missing for a week rescued in remote Cook Islands, authorities say
A fisherman missing for a week in the Cook Islands was rescued by the Royal New Zealand Air Force after being found in his 13-foot aluminum rowboat. The man had sailed from Pukapuka Island, a remote part of the Cook Islands, and was located in an area approximately 2,100 miles north of New Zealand.
- Fisherman missing for a week rescued in remote Cook Islands, authorities say
A fisherman missing for a week in the remote Cook Islands was rescued by the Royal New Zealand Air Force. He was found in his 13-foot aluminum rowboat on Friday after departing Pukapuka Island on June 11 with minimal safety equipment.
- New Zealand budget spares defense, intelligence agencies from cuts
New Zealand’s Defence Force and intelligence agencies will receive $4.3 billion in 2024, exempt from budget cuts, with funds allocated for personnel, fleet maintenance, drone programs, and the Defence Capability Plan. Finance Minister Nicola Willis emphasized increased global volatility, while $42 million addresses the 2024 HMNZS Manawanui sinking cleanup.
- New Zealand spy plane reports possible North Korea sanctions breach at sea
New Zealand's Defence Force reported observing a North Korean ship suspected of transferring illicit goods at sea, potentially violating sanctions. The incident was detected by a New Zealand spy plane monitoring maritime activities.