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Southland engineer takes command of frigate
It’s not often an Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) engineer is told, “you have the ship”, but it’s a role Commander Chris Bone is more than ready to take on.
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Taranaki soldier has a blast in NZ Army trade
While keeping ammunition and explosives safe and stored correctly is the main role of a New Zealand Army ammunition technician, a few times a year there is a chance to have some fun destroying it.
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Celebrating the arrival of the next two C-130J Hercules
The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s fleet of C-130J-30 Hercules has continued to expand with the arrival of the second and third aircraft to RNZAF Base Auckland.
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NZ Army soldiers prepare for historic parade as new Colour Ensigns
When 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (2/1 RNZIR) receives its new King’s and Regimental Colours (ceremonial flags) next week, two young infantry officers will have the honour of carrying them for the first time.
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Civilian of the Year 2024
A million dollar place to work in is how explosive support technician Michael Nagel describes Defence Ammunition Depot Kauri Point in Auckland.
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NZDF recognises extra-yard efforts of soldier, sailor, aviator and civilian
A New Zealand Army soldier who helped train a cohort of recruits to the stage where they were themselves able to train Ukrainians in the United Kingdom has been rewarded for his efforts with a Defence Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM).
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First flight to ice for Air Force’s new C-130J Hercules
Flying one of the new Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) C-130J-30 Hercules to Antarctica for the first time was like getting out of an old manual truck and into a new SUV, the pilot says.
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New Zealand Defence Force Support to Vanuatu
The New Zealand Defence Force is providing assistance to Vanuatu following yesterday’s 7.3 magnitude earthquake and is establishing an air bridge taking emergency workers, equipment and supplies to Port Vila.
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NZ team flag bearer named for Invictus Games opening ceremony as team prepares to head to Canada
The 19-strong New Zealand Invictus Games Team is in their final preparations to compete at this year’s Invictus Games in Vancouver and Whistler from 8-16 February.
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Combat-focus for NZ Army’s new 2/1 Battalion Commanding Officer
Lieutenant Colonel Jerry Mateparae has taken command of the New Zealand Army’s primary combat unit for the South Island and returned to his military roots at Burnham Military Camp.