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Helping others drives Army medic to succeed

11 December, 2020

A fascination with the human body and a desire to help others were the drivers behind Private Alafaga Lagaaia joining the New Zealand Army as a medic.

Stealth bombers sow seeds for Air Force Career

11 December, 2020

As a young child, Henry Chapman used to watch United States Air Force stealth bombers flying over his family home in Kuwait.

Bamyan firing range clearance ahead of schedule after first stage

8 December, 2020

The contractor carrying out the additional clearance of five firing ranges used by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) in the Bamyan province in Afghanistan is ahead of schedule after the first stage of the project.

Southlander gives Fijian soldiers his best shot

8 December, 2020

Lance Corporal Blythe Clearwater’s love of ballistics has taken him from duck shooting in cold Southland winters to instructing Fijian soldiers on the use of weapons in tropical heat.

The art of seeing through the tussock

7 December, 2020

Each year only 12 soldiers devote six weeks of their lives honing skills which they hope will match the exacting standards required to emerge out the other side as a badged sniper of New Zealand Army. Historically less than half make the grade. In 2020 just six passed.

Truck parts and PPE delivered as RNZAF returns to Tonga

4 December, 2020

A C-130 Hercules has delivered Unimog parts and PPE gear to Tonga in the RNZAF’s first flight to the kingdom since COVID-19 border restrictions were imposed in March.

NZ Army a 'family business' for Te Kuiti woman

2 December, 2020

As the fifth member of her family to choose to serve her country, joining the New Zealand Army is a little like marching in to the family firm for one young Te Kuiti woman.

Palmerston North man takes out top Army Recruit prize

2 December, 2020

At the start of 2020, Palmerston North Sapper Ric Prangnell was entertaining cruise ship guests as a dancer and aerial performer. While he enjoyed the job, he was looking for something more meaningful.

NZDF Delivers Power Equipment, Water Tanks To Tokelau Atolls

2 December, 2020

Tokelauans will have more drinking water on tap and are on the way towards greater use of renewable energy following a major logistical operation by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).