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New Caledonia departures

New Zealand Defence Force personnel and aircraft have been assisting with the safe return of New Zealanders from New Caledonia following violent protests there. Below are all the latest NZDF updates.

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27 May 2024

Assisted departure flights continue from New Caledonia

A sixth Royal New Zealand Air Force flight is en route today to bring more New Zealanders and approved foreign nationals from New Caledonia to New Zealand.

A sixth Royal New Zealand Air Force flight is en route today to bring more New Zealanders and approved foreign nationals from New Caledonia to New Zealand.

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24 May 2024

Third Royal New Zealand Air Force flight for New Zealanders in New Caledonia

Assisted departure flights continued today.

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23 May 2024

Royal New Zealand Air Force aircraft involved in safe return of New Zealanders

Repatriation flights for stranded Kiwis in New Caledonia.

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22 May 2024

Hercules aircraft involved with New Caledonia departures

Repatriation flights for stranded Kiwis in New Caledonia.

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