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Outstanding sportsperson looks back on journey
Navy’s Able Combat System Specialist Deanne Read has been awarded the Outstanding Sports Award in the New Zealand Defence Force Sports Awards for 2024.
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Details from interim court of inquiry report into HMNZS Manawanui incident released
HMNZS Manawanui grounded and sunk off the coast of Samoa as a result of human error, the interim Court of Inquiry report shows.
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NZ Army Engineers celebrate 50th charter year with Akaroa
The strong connection between the New Zealand Army and the Banks Peninsula town of Akaroa has been celebrated with the reaffirming of a charter with the Royal New Zealand Engineers.
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RNZAF firefighter awarded 2024 Aviator of the Year
A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) firefighter who was at the forefront of lifesaving actions during last year’s Auckland floods, and been key in improving RNZAF firefighting systems, has been named 2024 Aviator of the Year.
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Taranaki gunner proud to represent New Zealand at prestigious US Academy
Like many of his fellow recruits, then 20-year old Richie Bray from Taranaki signed up for New Zealand Army service in 2002 keen to explore the world.
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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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Marlborough aviator helps Pasifika youth soar
Working with the Marlborough Pasifika community, with a focus on youth wellbeing, has earned Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Woodbourne metalwork instructor Sergeant Jale Tikotikoca Lal the New Zealand Defence Force Volunteer of the Year award.
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Building resilience in our reservist soldiers
Around 50 reservists from the lower North Island came together at Waiouru Military Training Area recently to hone their live firing and combat skills.
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RNZAF’s No. 3 Squadron recognised for Cyclone Gabrielle response
Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea’s No.3 Squadron has received the international Barry Marsden Memorial Award for its outstanding contribution to the preservation of life during Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Army and NZDF set to welcome new workhorse utility vehicle
From 2027 Ngāti Tūmatauenga, the New Zealand Army, will receive sixty brand new utility vehicles in a significant boost to New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) capabilities.