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Members of the Deployable Boarding Team board custom's vessel Hawk V in the Hauraki Gulf.

Navy provides boarding expertise for Britain's fishery patrols

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Corporal takes on 10 in 10 challenge

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Netball’s Magic meets Army’s Waiouru

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End of an era

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Chaplains a servant to all in the military

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Swapping sky for sea

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Air Force Black Falcons ready for a busy few days up and down the country

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Getting to grips with the C-130J

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Camo proves no match for American tactical Uncrewed Aircraft System

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Soldier leading the way on United Nations mission in South Sudan

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Anchored in strength

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In their boots

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Through their eyes

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A woman wearing Navy blue overalls, glasses and a headset at work in the electrical part of a ship.

Navy sailor finds her problem-solving niche with NZ Navy

Natasha Whyte

Dunedin-born Army engineer inspired by female role models in Defence

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Hawke's Bay aviator juggles Air Force responsibilities and motherhood

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Invercargill Constable juggles Army Reserves and Police to full effect

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Living the Values

Sergeant Gordon Storer

West Coast prospector at the Eric Batchelor Cup reflects on golden career with Army Reserve Force

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Kiwi charts the course of Australia's largest Navy ship

Reserve Force soldier in the field.

Marlborough fisherman dives into latest challenge with Army Reserves

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Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry hears fresh accounts of Māori military service at Mōtatau Marae Northland

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RNZAF Black Falcons to visit South Island this weekend

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RNZAF assists UK with maritime surveillance of Pitcairn Islands

Corporal Byron ‘Buzz’ Newton is excited to return to his old Canterbury stomping grounds

Special homecoming in store for Ashburton's globetrotting musician

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New digital warfare trade for NZ Army

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Full circle return for Nelson Saxophonist as Air Force Band heads south

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Up against the clock in explosive Afghanistan operation

Flight Sergeant Ben Robertson is ready for a special homecoming tour to his old Canterbury stomping grounds

Born and bred Ashburton trombonist finally set for hometown debut

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We are a combat-capable force, trained, equipped, and ready to respond every hour of the day, every day of the year.

We keep Aotearoa New Zealand safe and secure. Our core task is to protect the sovereign territory of New Zealand including our Exclusive Economic Zone. We advance our nation’s interests through military operations at sea, on land and in the air. Our equipment and expertise supports people and communities in need at home, across our region, and around the world.

We are comprised of

15191

regular force personnel, reserves and civilian employees.

Our people, structure and leadership

We utilise a diverse range of modern military equipment.