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HMS Neptune tragedy
New Zealand’s worst naval tragedy occurred in 1941 when HMS Neptune struck mines off the coast of Libya and sunk with the loss of all but one of her 764 crew. 150 New Zealand sailors went down with the ship.
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Intense six weeks produces motivated reservists
Pack marching, digging a shell scrape and learning to navigate unknown terrain while on leave from employment or university isn’t everyone’s idea of enjoyment but the 92 Army Reserve Force soldiers graduating this month have taken it in their stride.
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Limited Service Volunteer from Whanganui finds his true calling in the Navy
Signing up for the Limited Service Volunteer (LSV) course turned out to be one of the best things to have happened to Liam Hepi, taking him from unemployment to a promising career with the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN).
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Father and daughter duo navigate pilot training
There was a special break from tradition for former Feilding High School student Flying Officer Molly Alcock, one of five pilots who received their wings at Base Ohakea on Thursday after completing the 24/1 pilot training course.
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Whakatane officer on sponsored path to Naval Engineer
Midshipman Ned Steane, from Whakatane, says being an officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy is a standard you hold yourself to, not just a job.
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Nelson local honoured for life-saving actions overseas
A former Nelson man has received a commendation after saving two lives during a major international exercise in the Pacific.
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NZDF consolidates Dunedin-based military facilities in one building
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will move its three separate Dunedin-based facilities into one combined regional location.
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Poseidon fleet complete
The fourth and final P-8A Poseidon aircraft has joined No. 5 Squadron’s whānau, just as the fleet becomes operational.
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What it takes to be an Army emergency responder
Sapper Jack Gardner always knew he wanted to be an emergency responder.
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The plumb life in Antarctica
Do pipes freeze in Antarctica? Not if we can help it, say Army plumbers.