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Army’s newest Commanding Officer
Being the only female soldier in a class of 30-odd men was like having 30 brothers, says Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) Vanessa Ropitini who commissioned from the ranks and is now Commanding Officer of 2nd Combat Service Support Battalion.
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Northland veterans forum makes it easier for veterans to access support
Veterans’ Affairs will be in Kerikeri later this month to meet with veterans and their whānau from Te Tai Tokerau.
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Art Deco
On 3 February, 1931, HMS Veronica lay at anchor in Napier harbour. At 10.46am, Commander HL Morgan, captain of Veronica, heard a terrific roar. “The ship heaved and tossed. For about ten seconds I stood still and then ran on to the boat deck. I could see houses falling and roads cracking. Everything seemed to disappear in a cloud of dust.”
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Second World War veterans receive message from King Charles
As New Zealanders mark the 110th anniversary of Anzac Day and it nears 80 years since the end of the Second World War, surviving veterans from that global conflict have been thanked for their contribution in a special message from King Charles III.
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School to Skies
Our School to Skies programme is a Tech and Aviation Camp open to all students in year 12 studying NCEA (or equivalent) Maths, English and Science subjects. Ready to reach for the sky?
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Commander US Space Command visits New Zealand
This week the Commander US Space Command General Stephen Whiting had a whirlwind visit to New Zealand, speaking with senior military leaders and meeting New Zealand Defence Force Space Operations personnel.
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Dunedin forum makes it easier for veterans to access support
A one-stop-shop of services for veterans is coming to Dunedin early next month.
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Wellington sailor continues family naval tradition
It was almost inevitable that Shannon Williams was going to join the Royal New Zealand Navy.
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From one Canterbury to another
Southland Regional Naval Officer Lieutenant Commander Nigel Finnerty reflects on Anzac Day as he samples shipboard life as a guest aboard HMNZS Canterbury.
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Former Army gunner switches to Navy blues with warfare officer role
Te Mihinga Rose Brock was used to being a bit of a role model in the Army Reserves.