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Fijian soldier chips in for multinational exercise in Pacific backyard
Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) engineer Sapper Sakaraia Tukuca has served in the Middle East several times but is relishing his latest deployment in his Pacific neighbourhood.
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Remains discovered on Gallipoli Peninsula blessed following reburial
An ‘exceptional’ discovery of scant remains of around 30 First World War soldiers on a Gallipoli battlefield has been followed up with a blessing service after their reburial.
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International exercise in Guam tests RNZAF air mobility, aero-medical skills
United States Air Force (USAF)-led Exercise Mobility Guardian has provided an opportunity for Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) personnel to flex their skills in Guam.
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Defence Force receives operating funding boost
Minister of Defence Judith Collins has announced a large investment in New Zealand Defence Force operating funding ahead of Budget 2025.
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Attendance soars at Anzac Day service in Gallipoli with biggest crowds in a decade
Commemorations on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Türkiye have continued to draw records crowds, with more than 2600 people attending the dawn service on Anzac Day.
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Soldier’s relic to be returned to Monte Cassino monastery
A religious souvenir taken after the Cassino monastery in Italy was bombed, is to be returned by the nephew of the war hero who brought it home.
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Strength in numbers for PTIs
Strength and mobility combined with legacy and symbolism when Devonport’s Physical Training Instructors combined for a photoshoot.
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Victoria Cross recipient Willie Apiata appointed Special Representative to the New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand’s only living recipient of the Victoria Cross, Willie Apiata, has been appointed a Special Representative to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and promoted to Honorary Warrant Officer Class One (WO1).
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A community cut off
In 2016, a magnitude 7.8 quake struck Kaikōura in the middle of the night. Nationally significant and locally vital road and rail links were buried under enormous landslides, or distorted beyond repair. Landline and mobile phone services went down across the region. Power and water infrastructure was disrupted. From 12:02 am Monday 14 November, Kaikōura was cut off.
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Te Rau Aroha
In addition to supporting annual official commemorations to mark the service and sacrifice of the New Zealand armed forces, our Defence Force also supports one-off events of national significance.