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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.

Maori Battalion medals in the hands of whānau

9 April, 2021

The families of four Hawke’s Bay Maori Battalion soldiers who fought in World War II have been given their original World War II medals – 75 years after they returned home.

Drumming a new beat

9 April, 2021

The Royal New Zealand Navy band’s newly-constructed drums are creating a wow flavour to their top-tier performances this year.

Taupō Army Cadets eyes the sky after groundwork

9 April, 2021

Taupō’s Megan Harris is no stranger to military hardware on the ground but now has her eyes firmly fixed on the sky as she looks to a future with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).

Invercargill-born Army Band trumpeter returns to roots

8 April, 2021

Invercargill-born trumpeter Sergeant Ross Yorkstone will return to his hometown when the New Zealand Army Band plays at the Civic Theatre next week.

First World War Kiwi Officer in Belgium grave identified

7 April, 2021

The 103-year-old mystery of an unknown New Zealand Army captain buried in a cemetery in Belgium has been solved.

Take your moko as a friend for life

6 April, 2021

Melz, a Navy civilian and former sailor, is the first woman in the employ of the Royal New Zealand Navy to wear moko kauae (a facial moko worn on the chin). She received hers in October 2019, and her journey has now inspired other women to follow.