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RNZAF offers Nelsonian a second chance at aviation engineering career

16 April, 2021

Nelson’s Caleb Mansbridge has his dream job in his sights again after joining the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) and following his passion for engineering.

Career change for new RNZAF recruit

16 April, 2021

A strong desire to help people was the turning point for Ron Varghese to join the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) as a medic.

Statement by Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Kevin Short on the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

10 April, 2021

Today I join our personnel of the New Zealand Defence Force in mourning the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

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RNZAF offers Nelsonian a second chance at aviation engineering career

Career change for new RNZAF recruit

Statement by Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Kevin Short on the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Maori Battalion medals in the hands of whānau

Drumming a new beat

Taupō Army Cadets eyes the sky after groundwork

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