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Whakatāne medic inspired by NZ Army training to become ironman athlete
Few sporting events push the human body like an ironman triathlon. But digging deep is something all too familiar for New Zealand Army medic and ironman athlete Private Caroline Paulsen, from Whakatāne.
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Navy medic’s decade-long journey to her dream job
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s Able Medical Assistant (AMA) Kjersti Faraimo is finally fulfilling her dream of working as a medical professional at sea.
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Solomon Island deployment concludes
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) contribution to the Solomon Islands Assistance Force (SIAF) has ended, with the four deployed NZDF personnel having recently returned to New Zealand.
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Whanganui duo set for poignant homecoming with the New Zealand Army Band
From Edinburgh military Tattoos to Gallipoli services and concerts around the world, the opportunity for a full-circle return to Whanganui still stands out as a special occasion for two New Zealand Army Band members.
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Baton at the ready – NZ Army Band’s new Bandmaster set to take charge
Fifteen years on from enlisting with the New Zealand Army Band, Staff Sergeant Nicholas Johnson is set to take charge of his first run of concerts in his new position of Bandmaster, starting this week at the Royal Whanganui Opera House.
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Jet skier eyes world title
Leading Electronic Technician (LET) Joshua Ashby opens the throttle towards the Jet Ski World Finals in Arizona in October.
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NZ Army instructors march out with Fijian recruits for the first time
For the first time, New Zealand Army instructors have participated in the marching out of Republic of Fiji Military Force (RFMF) recruits.
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NZDF personnel on ground to support massive Australian military exercise
From state-of-the-art fighter jets neutralising would-be enemies to collective problem-solving about simulated aerial threats, Exercise Pitch Black 2024 is currently underway in Australia with a large New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) contingent involved.
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Young Auckland naval officer takes charge of HMNZS Taupo
He joined the Royal New Zealand Navy 10 years ago with no sea-going background, but 29-year-old Lieutenant Toby Mara has quickly notched up enough experience to be handed command of the inshore patrol vessel HMNZS Taupo.
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European air forces flying in for New Zealand visit
Aircraft belonging to the air forces of France, Germany and Spain are due to arrive at Base Ohakea this afternoon as crew and personnel make a goodwill visit to the Royal New Zealand Air Force.