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From training soldiers to chasing her wings - Army Reserve Force soldier named Reservist of the Year
Lance Corporal Sophie Toohey says she was “really surprised” to be named the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Reservist of the Year for 2025, and that it feels really rewarding to have such recognition.
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Tohu Awards celebrate part-time Defence commitments
The Minister of Defence’s 2025 Tohu Awards recognise excellence in our Reserve Force, Cadet Force Officers and Limited Service Volunteer (LSV) graduates, as well as the organisations who support them.
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Ultra-marathon training pays off for infantry competition winner
A Palmerston North man has held off an Australian challenge to emerge the winner of the 1st Battalion RNZIR Top Soldier competition for the New Zealand Army, Ngāti Tūmatauenga.
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HMNZS Taupo toughs it out as weather tests Navy trainees
Last month’s red wind warning meant an extended stay in Wellington but not a respite in training for HMNZS Taupo’s trainee watchkeepers.
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Five Eyes strategic navy talks conclude in Wellington
Senior naval leaders from the Five Eyes (FVEY) nations gathered in Wellington this week for high-level talks focussed on achieving a shared vision of peace, prosperity and maritime security.
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RNZAF returns to Fiji and takes opportunity to show MC-12K King Air capability to Tongan military
A return trip to Fiji for maritime patrols by the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) MC-12K King Air has provided a further opportunity to demonstrate the aircraft’s ability to operate in the South West Pacific region.
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Defence Force programme inspires Tasman school’s STEM success
A teacher inspired by the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) School to Seas/Skies teachers’ programmes has propelled her students to become national competition contenders.
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Mentoring champion earns Peter Rule inclusion honour
A Navy officer who helps others become the “best versions of themselves” through mentoring and coaching has been named the winner of the New Zealand Defence Force’s Peter Rule Memorial Award for inclusiveness.
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New Zealand Defence Force ready for high-risk weather season
As the South West Pacific high-risk weather season from November to April gets underway, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is reinforcing preparedness of its response capabilities.
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Farewell to a century of service: Dunedin’s Kensington Army Hall closes doors, modern replacement opened
After more than a century of continuous service to Dunedin and the wider region, the New Zealand Defence Force’s Kensington Army Hall closed its doors for the final time on Saturday, making way for a new home for southern military units.