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Invercargill dairy farmer turned IT student embracing life with Army Reserves

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Five Eyes partners workshop Electronic Warfare environment

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NZ Army embraces race to latest drone technology

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Stealth meets lethality

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Chief of Army statement in response to Court Martial for attempted espionage

Army crews fire a mortar in a field in front of trees. The soldiers firing, are crouched down as a large flame and a round is launched from the mortar.

NZ Army successfully conducts first high explosive exercise in PNG for more than 30 years

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Developing Army’s leaders

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Massive tick for partnership as large-scale military exercise wraps up

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Remains discovered on Gallipoli Peninsula blessed following reburial

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Reserve Force soldiers hone their combat skills in annual Waiouru exercise

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Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025

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NZ Army combat-ready infantry platoon deploys to the Republic of Korea

A NZ Army soldier guides an Australian armoured Bushmaster vehicle onto the beach at Cowley Beach

NZ Army soldiers link up with Aussies for amphibious training

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NZ and US Army leaders strengthen strategic partnership

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German Army Chief welcomed to Wellington

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Dannevirke soldier oversees battalion training on his home turf

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NZ Army gunners primed for historic PNG exercise

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Exercise Talisman Sabre gets underway

A soldier wearing full wet weather Army uniform including a life jacket and helmet is photographed between two other soldiers as they sit in small boats under grey skies.

Sharpening key combat engineer skills on the water

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“Exciting and rewarding” time for our newest NZ Army recruits

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Army medic stays grounded at high altitude

Two soldiers in different military uniform talk in a small room with large windows.

Army captain helps keep the peace on Korea’s ‘front line’

A member of the Female Engagement Team wearing full Army uniform including a helmet reloads a pistol on the weapon range.

Female Engagement Team – mission critical

A man wearing a suit and medals looks at the camera as he stands in front of a bookshelf.

Chief of Army pays tribute to last known soldier of famed Second World War battalion

A group photo of three soldiers and two civilian adults, a child and a baby.

NZ Army soldier acknowledged for service to Ruapehu community

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Support to Middle East region

Major Prouse recieved a trophy on stage from two other military personnel. The lighting is very blue and flags line the back of the stage in front of a stage curtain.

Army Major tops international course

A soldier in full Army uniform and holding a weapon is in focus, while blurred in the background are more soldiers and a large bush in front of a building.

Reserve Force soldier learning the skills of de-escalation in hotspots

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Gunner in Samoan rugby side

Soldiers are in between vehicles out the front of a white panelled single-story building, one soldier points to the right while others listen.

Army Reservists to be tested in challenging annual exercise

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and equipped to win as part of an Integrated Defence Force. We leverage modern equipment and technology in order to improve our training, enhance our decision making and optimise our capabilities.

We are a force of highly trained professionals.

We come from all walks of life and share a strong sense of what it means to be Kiwi - our culture is based on our values Tū Kaha (courage), Tū Tika (commitment), Tū Tira (comradeship) and Tū Maia (integrity). Together, we are Force for New Zealand and are proud to serve Aotearoa and its diverse communities.

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