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Unclassified: Season Two
Every day, members of the New Zealand Defence Force achieve extraordinary things.
In this season of Unclassified, we’re bringing you unforgettable first-hand tales of courage and commitment from members of the Royal New Zealand Navy, New Zealand Army and Royal New Zealand Air Force.
This six-part series will include previously unheard stories from around the globe, including daring rescues at sea and on the ice, the chaos of evacuating New Zealanders from Kabul as Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, the aftermath of the White Island eruption, and the reality of coming under a barrage of rocket attacks in Iraq.
S2 E7 - Bonus | Outgoing Chief of Defence Force – Air Marshal Kevin Short
In this special episode of Unclassified, we talk to the outgoing Chief of Defence Force, Air Marshal Kevin Short, about his almost 50 years in service with the Royal New Zealand Air Force. He reflects on how a self-confessed mischief maker rose through the ranks to the top job, some of the tough calls he’s had to make including the impact of the global pandemic on the NZDF, the changing geostrategic environment, and more.
S2 E6 | Responding to the deadly Whakaari / White Island eruption - CDR Tim Hall
In this episode we talk to Royal New Zealand Navy Commander Tim Hall about his involvement in the response to the deadly volcanic eruption of Whakaari / White Island in 2019.
S2 E5 | Antarctica to the Middle East and responses at home - F/S Dave Cresswell
In this episode we talk to Flight Sergeant Dave Cresswell from the Royal New Zealand Air Force about deployments around the world, from Antarctica to the Middle East, and emergency responses following the Pike River disaster and Christchurch earthquakes.
S2 E4 | Cyclone Gabrielle NH90 helicopter rescues - FLTLT Nicole Brooke
In this episode we talk to Flight Lieutenant Nicole Brooke about her experience of navigating precarious search and rescue operations from the cockpit of a Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopter, including in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.
S2 E3 | Taji Rocket Attack - LTCOL Iain Hill
S2 E2 | Rescue at sea during Cyclone Gabrielle - CPO Leon Reilly
S2 E1 | Kabul evacuation - NZ Special Forces’ - Female Engagement Team member
Unclassified: Season One
For more than 20 years, the New Zealand Defence Force worked alongside partners in Afghanistan, making a significant contribution to regional security and the lives of the local people.
More than 3,500 Kiwi personnel served there, including 10 soldiers who tragically lost their lives.
This year marks a decade since the withdrawal of New Zealand’s provincial reconstruction team, so we’re bringing you tales of service and sacrifice from those with first-hand experience of life at the front-line.
This six-part series hosted by Defence Public Affairs includes previously unheard stories about the heat of battle, the role of the SAS, keeping the faith in times of tragedy, and the lasting impacts of this deployment on those who served and their loved ones at home.
S1 E1 | Major General John Boswell
In this episode we talk to Chief of Army, Major General John Boswell, about the overall contribution of the New Zealand Army to Afghanistan, the impact of losing a soldier on operations, and leadership in a crisis.