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Interceptions by NZ-led naval task force seize $US26 million in illegal drugs
During an intensive period of operations in November, units under the New Zealand-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 command completed eight successful interceptions in the Indian Ocean, which resulted in the seizure of US$26 million of illegal drugs.
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Former soldier earns wings in return to military
Former soldier Wiri Ironside-Mateparae took out some travel insurance to ensure he achieved his dream of becoming a pilot.
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Release of the Defence Assessment 2021, Ministerial Priorities for Defence and Principles for Defence
On 8 December 2021 the Minister of Defence, alongside the Secretary of Defence, released the below documents.
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Air Force Officer Cadets contribute to Marlborough community
Sixteen Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) officer cadets have rolled up their sleeves to support staff and students at Marlborough’s Wairau Valley School to build a community garden and maintain the school grounds.
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Outstanding leadership by NZ Army Officer in Afghanistan recognised
Brigadier Rose King’s ability to focus under pressure, synchronise multiple headquarters and agencies and her ability to bringing diverse organisations together whilst deployed to Afghanistan has been acknowledged.
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Air Force leadership role brings challenge and opportunity
Group Captain Susie Barns has taken up the key Air Force role of Logistics Commander (Air), based at Whenuapai. She took over from Group Captain Colin Marshall, who has been posted to Canberra.
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Dedication and innovation praised at Chief of Defence Force Awards
Seven New Zealand Defence Force personnel were commended this week for their work and innovation spanning areas of operational capability, training systems, data collation, health and commemorations.
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NZDF personnel deploy to Solomon Islands as part of inter-agency stability mission
An advance party of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel left today on a C-130 Hercules from Ohakea bound for the Solomon Islands to assist with maintaining stability and security.
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NZ Army swaps training ground for the Heaphy Track
Soldiers from Bravo Company, 2nd/1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment have switched Burnham Military Camp for the beauty of one of New Zealand’s most famous tourist destinations - the Heaphy Track.
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Exemplary soldier is NZDF Person of Year
Corporal Nori Lee is breaking down barriers, battling bullying and finding ways to improve techniques with weapons, earning him the title of 2021 New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Person of the Year.