A team of civilian doctors and nurses, NZDF personnel and a seven-tonne generator have left New Zealand this morning on board a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules bound for Niue to assist with the recent COVID-19 outbreak and power outages.
Read more: NZDF flies team to support Niue in COVID-19 outbreak
When they retire the C-130H in a year or 2 I hope they get a good outro... 
They deserve it...
The Royal New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Aotearoa has sailed into Pearl Harbour in Hawaii as part of a major military exercise in the Pacific.
Read more: Royal New Zealand Navy sails into Pearl Harbour for military exercise
Just six months ago, I was arguing that it would be sufficient for New Zealand to maintain defence spending at 1.5 percent of GDP, which was essentially the level of defence spending for the last 20 years.
Read more: Hard budget choices ahead if New Zealand to be a force for stability
We all now know the HMNZS Aotearoa was going to have Phalanx CIWS however that turned out to be that it is now "fitted for but not with". However what about the mini typhoon systems?
Read more: HMNZS Aotearoa Mini Typhoons
The NZ$2.3 billion fleet of Guardian-class patrol boats Australia has given to Pacific nations to strengthen regional security has been plagued by design flaws, including carbon monoxide leaks, throwing into question whether the vessels can remain at sea.
The Defence Force says it wants to move away from “big bang” improvements of its aircraft, and instead join the United States Navy in two-yearly upgrades.
High-ranking defence officials fronted the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade select committee on Thursday to answers MPs questions on billion-dollar acquisitions of aircraft and other defence assets.
Read more: Defence Force wants to move away from 'big bang' upgrades of its aircraft
The Returned and Services Association is welcoming a plan to support veterans' wellbeing but says it has been a long time coming.
Read more: Scheme puts focus on supporting mental health of veterans
About time...
The Defence Force says it's looking to replace the 757 plane used to transport the Prime Minister and cargo, but not for several years.
Read more: NZDF looking to replace plane used to transport PM and cargo
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