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Soldier, firefighter and football coach takes NZDF Volunteer of Year Award

26 November, 2020

Manawatū Soldier Ed Dore-Wright’s commitment to his community as a firefighter, football coach and Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association (RNZRSA) member have led to him being awarded the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Volunteer of the Year 2020.

Charges laid against Linton soldier

25 November, 2020

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) can advise that the Director of Military Prosecutions has laid charges in the Court Martial of New Zealand against a Linton-based soldier who has continued name suppression.

NZDF Training Team Leaves Fiji With Military Ties In Good Heart

25 November, 2020

A New Zealand Defence Force training team is leaving Fiji this week having provided local troops with practical instruction in a range of areas from life-saving first aid to hydrographic surveying techniques.

New Zealand Army Band To Visit Taupō

25 November, 2020

Taupō’s teen brass sensation Aiden West will join the New Zealand Army Band when it performs in the town on 30 November, on the last night of a North Island tour.

Soldier of the Year - inspiration from South Auckland to the Sinai

23 November, 2020

South Auckland local Staff Sergeant Tokahaumata Oltaches-Tagavaitau has been named as New Zealand Army Soldier of the Year for 2020 and hopes she can pass her own inspiration on to Pasifika youth.

Donated school goods part of military airlift to Tokelau

20 November, 2020

Toys, books and sports equipment donated from Wairarapa’s Chanel College have added a personal touch to a substantial infrastructure delivery to Tokelau by the NZDF.

Army Band a family affair for New Plymouth-born father and son

18 November, 2020

Father and son duo Private Leigh Martin and Corporal Raynor Martin will return to their home town of New Plymouth when the New Zealand Army Band plays there next week.

Burnham social worker awarded NZDF Civilian of the Year

17 November, 2020

A man who was a driving force behind social workers becoming a permanent part of the military is the New Zealand Defence Force Civilian of the Year.

Army responds quickly to Napier flooding

11 November, 2020

Fresh from a weekend training exercise at Waiouru in the central North Island, soldiers from 5/7 Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment have been called upon at short notice to help out during the Napier flooding.