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Aviator chalks up air miles in RNZAF career
Leading Aircraftman Nikara Ross has visited 10 countries in her short Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) career and marshalling a massive Australian C-17 military transport plane in the heat of Honiara gives her another reason to love her job.
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NZDF contingent returns home after supporting Solomon Islands during Pacific Games
A group of 89 New Zealand Defence Force personnel has returned to Aotearoa New Zealand after a successful deployment to the Solomon Islands, supporting the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) during the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara.
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Northland teacher inspired by hands-on Navy and Air Force camp
Whangārei Boys' High School teacher Tony ‘Haggis’ Henderson already has a strong connection to the New Zealand Defence Force, having been born at Waiouru Army Camp.
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From superyacht chef to military photographer
Andrew Jenkins is the New Zealand Defence Force’s newest Air Force photographer.
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NZDF listening to experience of Māori military veterans at tribunal hearings
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will hear fresh accounts of Māori military veterans’ experiences at the second hearing week of the Wai 2500 Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry into all claims involving past Māori military service.
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Invercargill Constable juggles Army Reserves and Police to full effect
Lance Corporal Patrick Read is used to serving the community in his civilian life as a constable with the New Zealand Police in Invercargill, but he’s also into his seventh year with the Army Reserve Force and said he’s continuing to reap the benefits.
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Leading from the top
Air Marshal Kevin Short has served as the Chief of Defence Force since 2018 and will be leaving the post later this year.
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More entitlements and support for Jayforce and Mururoa veterans' families
Veterans’ Affairs has moved to ensure access to more support for children of Mururoa and Jayforce veterans.
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Kiwi veterans mark more than 30 years since Somalia deployment
The dedication and resilience of New Zealand Defence Force personnel has been remembered during events to commemorate the recent 30th anniversary of the Defence Force’s deployment to Somalia.
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New Caledonia departures
New Zealand Defence Force personnel and aircraft have been assisting with the safe return of New Zealanders from New Caledonia following violent protests there. Below are all the latest NZDF updates.