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NZDF’s unique approach to getting the best out of personnel sparks overseas interest
The New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) unique approach to ensuring personnel are combat ready is gaining international attention for its effectiveness – with a little help from a former South African soldier and human performance scientist.
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HMNZS Manawanui returns from South Pacific deployment
Working alongside Royal Australian Navy forces, disposing of Second World War bombs in Vanuatu, marching in a street parade in Tonga and surveying areas of the sea floor in Ha’apai has kept the Royal New Zealand Navy Littoral Warfare Force busy.
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New Zealand soldiers join warfighting exercise in Queensland
Around 100 New Zealand Army soldiers have joined 2500 of their Australian counterparts in a major Australian Army exercise in central Queensland this month.
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Recreational diver chases Navy dream
Ling Wingate, 42, describes her ‘leap of faith’ into a Navy career after 16 years in IT.
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Royal New Zealand Air Force exercise full-scale airfield emergency
The scenario is dire. A C-130H (NZ) Hercules carrying 23 crew and passengers, collides with a vehicle as it lands at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base (RNZAF) Base Auckland. The crash leaves four dead and 12 injured.
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Wai 2500 Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry
The Wai 2500 Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry is hearing claims involving past Māori military service. Its purpose, in addition to determining the Treaty of Waitangi consistency of Crown Conduct, is also to prepare an official narrative that will put Māori experiences of military service on public record, and consider how to improve support for veterans, current serving personnel and their whānau.
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Disaster response shapes risk-ready soldier
Working on the ground as a logistics soldier in the NZ Army Reserve Force gave Second Lieutenant Mary Millett the clarity she needed to pursue a career in disaster response.
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Great granddaughter honours koro in historic First World War battle honours recognition
Seeing two new battle honours awarded to Te Hokowhitu a Tū – the New Zealand Maori Contingent and the New Zealand Maori (Pioneer) Battalion – will be a special occasion for one New Zealand Army soldier.
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NZ Army experience sparks firefighter’s ongoing contributions to Dunedin community
Dunedin firefighter Tea Gilbert doesn’t mind putting his hand up to do a bit of work – whether it’s for his country or community.
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Long-serving RNZAF flying instructor awarded Distinguished Service Decoration
A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) pilot who has served for more than three decades and trained hundreds of fellow pilots has been awarded the New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration (DSD)