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NZDF honours last Māori Battalion warrior

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People of the Year Awards

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Soldier of the Year: Christchurch fitness instructor hits Army career running

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Kiwis maintaining the truce on the Korean Peninsula

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2/1 Battalion RNZIR new Colours

Susan Jones, left, and Wendy Hatton working on the 2/1 RNZIR Colours in Yorkshire before they were collected and brought back to New Zealand for last week’s ceremony

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Behind the stitch of the NZ Army’s new King’s and Regimental Colours

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King Charles proud of link to NZ Army as battalion’s new Colours consecrated at Burnham parade

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New battle honours to be emblazoned onto a Regimental Colour of the New Zealand Army

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NZ Army soldiers prepare for historic parade as new Colour Ensigns

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Invictus Games 2025

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Invictus Games 2025: Meet our NZ Team

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Great granddaughter honours koro in historic First World War battle honours recognition

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Custard, guns and battle honours

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Second World War veteran, 102, recounts service with pride ahead of his battalion’s historic recognition

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Disaster response shapes risk-ready soldier

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Māori experiences front and centre as Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry reaches significant milestone

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Wai 2500 Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry

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Masterton armourer relishes challenge of mortar work in Fiji

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Art aids in recovery for soldiers, sailors and aviators

Major General Hugh McAslan

Key operational leadership roles reciprocated between New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces

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Colonel graduates from US Defence University

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Waipukurau hosts NZ Army urban warfare exercise for Officer Cadets

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Historic recognition for Te Hokowhitu a Tū, Māori soldiers in the First World War

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Mortars and machine guns pack the punch in latest Fiji-New Zealand Army exercise

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Soldier’s relic to be returned to Monte Cassino monastery

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NZDF made a proud contribution to Timor-Leste nationhood

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Taranaki soldier has a blast in NZ Army trade

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Reservists learn to be adaptable under pressure

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NZDF contributes to Solomon Islands explosives disposal work

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