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New Zealand Defence Force assisting recovery efforts on East Coast
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is continuing to deploy a range of air and land capabilities to assist communities affected by last week’s severe weather, with close to 140 personnel supporting or ready to support recovery efforts.
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Southern Katipo
What would happen if an island nation in our region suffered civil unrest and a humanitarian crisis? That's the premise of New Zealand’s largest military exercise, Southern Katipo. We train alongside other nations to become a coalition combat force, helping to restore law and order in the fictional nation of 'Becara'.
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SMA
The Sergeant Major of the New Zealand Army is the most senior soldier. He advises the Chief of Army on training, management, and wellbeing of our soldiers.
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NZDF Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron recognised for service to NZ
E Squadron, of the 1st New Zealand Special Air Service Regiment, has been awarded a Chief of Defence Force Unit Commendation in recognition of its contribution to national security objectives and keeping New Zealanders safe.
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Delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to Palmerston Island completed
Royal New Zealand Navy Ship HMNZS Wellington and her crew have successfully delivered Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to the eligible population of Palmerston Island in the Northern Cook Islands.
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1st NZSAS Regiment marks 70th anniversary
For 70 years the New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS) has been deployed on some of the most complex, challenging and dangerous missions faced by the NZ Defence Force, with the ultimate goal always being to protect New Zealand, its people and interests.
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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 16 November, Kaikōura was cut off.
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Explosive Detector Dogs
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Complex rescue operation a success for helicopter aircrew
Under the cover of darkness and in rapidly deteriorating weather conditions, a Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopter rescued 35 people from an East Coast campsite after flooding and slips shut State Highway 2 between Ōpōtiki and Mātāwai.
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Defence College appoints Honorary Professor
The New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) Command and Staff College has appointed Professor Todd Bridgman, Head of Victoria University of Wellington’s School of Management, as its first honorary professor in 10 years.