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NZDF delivers soccer equipment to the Solomon Islands
Barefoot, kicking the ball to one another across a dusty field, Solomon Islands children had no idea how the plane flying overhead could change their game.
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NZDF adopts dog mannequin for canine trauma training
New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) military working dog handlers are breaking new ground in using a special canine mannequin to practise administering first aid to an injured animal.
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When Winston blew into town
When Cyclone Winston hits Fiji on 20 February 2016, at the time it is the strongest cyclone ever to have hit the South Pacific. It leaves a trail of destruction, particularly in the northern outlying islands. Dozens lose their lives, whole villages are destroyed, homes and crops damaged, power lines cut and more than 8,100 people need shelter.
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Antarctica season comes to a close while Hercules crew conducts medical evacuation
Crew on a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130H (NZ) Hercules have conducted a successful medical evacuation (medevac) from Antarctica, a challenging mission given a rapidly closing window of daylight.
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Medic training through COVID-19 lockdowns
Future Navy, Army and Air Force medics need three years of study and training to qualify. Meet two members of the ‘Nealis’ class who graduated this month from Defence Health School in Christchurch.
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Awards for flood rescues
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Defence Force increases support to disaster regions
Almost a week into Cyclone Gabrielle’s impact, the New Zealand Defence Force continues to commit more resources by mobilising and establishing ships, aircraft, vehicles, communications equipment and personnel across the North Island.
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Operation Tīeke
We have deployed specialist teams to the United Kingdom as part of an international effort to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s illegal war.
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NZDF personnel deploy to assist with evacuations from Afghanistan
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has commenced deployment of a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130H(NZ) Hercules aircraft and personnel to assist with international efforts to evacuate New Zealanders and other foreign nationals from Afghanistan.
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Hundreds rescued from Hastings area
Trapped workers and families “grateful” for NZDF’s efforts in crisis