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Military nurses mark 110th anniversary at Hawke’s Bay hospital Anzac Day service
The 110th anniversary of the formation of the New Zealand Defence Force’s Royal New Zealand Nursing Corps (RNZNC) was celebrated at the annual Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Anzac Day service.
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Forging firepower: weapons specialists sharpen combat edge in snowy Tekapo
Battlefield success relies on communication and coordination between the frontline units, and those providing critical support – that’s where 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment’s (2/1 RNZIR) Fire Support Group (FSG) comes in.
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RNZAF NH90 formation flight: A maintenance success
Seven of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s fleet of eight NH90 helicopters have taken to the Manawatū skies in a rare large formation flight.
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New Zealand-led navies conclude counter narcotics operations in Middle East waters
The New Zealand-led Combined Maritime Task Force 150 (CTF 150) has concluded counter narcotics operations in the Middle East.
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Nana’s inspiration pushes Kaitaia primary school teacher to join Air Force
Flying Officer Celine Conaglen trained as a primary school teacher but the passing of her nana was the catalyst for her to take the leap to join the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), where she will continue to be an educator.
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Army medic stays grounded at high altitude
Queenstown Airport Aviation Rescue Firefighter and New Zealand Army Reserve Force medic Sergeant Danny Freestone knows what it’s like to be tested at heights.
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Gulf War a life-changing experience for Army Major
Major Ken Coombes
Current role: Trainer at Training and Doctrine Command
Length of service: 36 years -
HMNZS Manawanui
HMNZS Manawanui is our Royal New Zealand Navy's specialist dive and hydrographic vessel. Manawanui is the fourth ship to carry that name and provides our Navy with the ability to conduct a range of specialist diving, salvage and hydrography tasks around New Zealand and across the South West Pacific.
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MRAD Sniper Rifle
The MRAD (Multi Role, Adaptive Design) Sniper rifle provides the Army with a precision rifle capable of identifying and engaging targets at ranges in excess of 1200m when used by a trained soldier.
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A community cut off
In 2016, a magnitude 7.8 quake strikes Kaikōura in the middle of the night. Nationally significant and locally vital road and rail links are buried under enormous landslides, or distorted beyond repair. Landline and mobile phone services are down across the region. Power and water infrastructure is disrupted. From 12:02 am Monday 14 November, Kaikōura is cut off.