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The first-ever women’s International Defence Rugby Competition begins
On 4 October, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) celebrated the opening of the first women’s International Defence Rugby Competition.
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Rededication ceremony held in Belgium for WWI New Zealand Soldier
A New Zealand World War I soldier, whose burial location was only discovered a century after his death, has had his final resting place acknowledged during a rededication ceremony in Belgium.
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Army officer cadets take over Stratford, Mayor evacuated, open day a success
“Rifle shots” rang out around the Taranaki town of Stratford as New Zealand Army Officer Cadets were put under the pump during realistic training scenarios where they also had to keep the town’s mayor safe.
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NZDF Volunteer of the Year announced
Wing Commander Mark Brewer has been selected as the 2022 Volunteer of the Year.
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Chief of the Defence Force announces the 2022 Person of the Year Award
The Chief of Defence Force, Air Marshal Kevin Short, has announced NZDF’s 2022 Person of the Year, Leading Youth Development Specialist James Faleofa.
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New Year Honours awarded to three NZDF personnel
Leading from the front, whether through dire humanitarian situations, outstanding professionalism or innovative problem solving, has resulted in three New Zealand Defence Force personnel being recognised in the New Year Honours 2023.
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NZDF support to the Auckland flood response
The New Zealand Defence Force stands ready to assist civil defence authorities with the flooding response.
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Navy rescues sailor from yacht adrift in storm
Frigate HMNZS Te Mana has rescued a sailor from a catamaran in distress during Cyclone Gabrielle.
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NZ Army proving routes and supplying communities
Day after day, Army engineers, reservists and logisticians work to reach cut-off settlements in Hawke’s Bay.
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Local Army Reserve Force soldiers rescue Esk Valley residents from raging floodwaters
Hearing people trapped on rooftops screaming for help in the darkness as floodwaters surged around their homes is something Corporal Storm Harrison will never forget.