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Soldiers' skills and endurance put to the mettle in Skill at Arms competition

Sean Perrett

'Very special' moment for RNZAF pilot in remarkable restored Warbird

The NZDF payload Korimako in the laboratory before its launch into space

NZDF tests space hardware after successful satellite launch

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Auckland pilot gears up for fitting Hercules farewell display

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Vanuatu volunteer plays all the right notes with the NZ Army School of Music

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Ohakea pilot buzzing ahead of Warbirds debut

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Keeping the helicopters humming

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The Antarctic experience

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Dunedin pilot gears up for a special flight above Wānaka

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New Zealand Defence Force provides support for Solomon Islands election

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RNZAF aircraft old and new set to wow at Warbirds Over Wanaka

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Army Reserves role expands horizons for Queenstown space scholar

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Leading from the top

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NZDF support to the West Coast boosted by new Army Reserve facility

Members of the Deployable Boarding Team board custom's vessel Hawk V in the Hauraki Gulf.

Navy provides boarding expertise for Britain's fishery patrols

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Corporal takes on 10 in 10 challenge

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Netball’s Magic meets Army’s Waiouru

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End of an era

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Chaplains a servant to all in the military

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Swapping sky for sea

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Air Force Black Falcons ready for a busy few days up and down the country

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Getting to grips with the C-130J

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Camo proves no match for American tactical Uncrewed Aircraft System

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Soldier leading the way on United Nations mission in South Sudan

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Anchored in strength

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In their boots

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Through their eyes

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Navy sailor finds her problem-solving niche with NZ Navy

Natasha Whyte

Dunedin-born Army engineer inspired by female role models in Defence

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