Year of the Veteran

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Veterans’ Affairs Minister Rick Barker today launched the “Year of the Veteran” during which the Prime Minister presented 15 veterans with certificates and lapel badges in recognition of New Zealand’s appreciation for their service.

The Birth of the RSA

28 April 2006 (‘Founder's Day’) will mark the 90th Anniversary of the founding ot the RNZRSA. RNZRSA Official Historian Dr Stephen Clarke unravels some myths and reveals the real story of the origins of the RSA.

The Forgotten Gallipoli Campaign

The subterranean story of the role of British and Australian submarines in support of the Gallipoli Campaign 1914-1915.

Victory Parade of 1946

Les Bruce reminisces on being a member of the New Zealand military contingent that took part in London’s Victory Parade 60 years ago.

Defence News

The latest news from the New Zealand Defence Force.