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When Winston hit
When Cyclone Winston strikes Fiji on 20 February 2016, it pummels the country and leaves a trail of devastation. Thousands of homes are destroyed, and water, power and communication outages are expected to continue for several days.
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A community cut off
In 2016, a magnitude 7.8 quake struck Kaikōura in the middle of the night. Nationally significant and locally vital road and rail links were buried under enormous landslides, or distorted beyond repair. Landline and mobile phone services went down across the region. Power and water infrastructure was disrupted. From 12:02 am Monday 14 November, Kaikōura was cut off.
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Peace & security
Living in peaceful times doesn’t just mean being peaceful within our homes, land and country. We are an island nation, surrounded by water. To protect our country beyond dry ground, we need an Air Force.
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NZDF takes command of Maritime Combined Task Force
New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel have assumed command of Bahrain-based Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150), a multi-national task force conducting security operations in the maritime domain of the Arabian Gulf.
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HMNZS Aotearoa sails into Wellington
HMNZS Aotearoa sailed into Wellington this morning on her maiden voyage to the capital, ready for a week of official engagements.
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RNZAF delivers water tanks to Chatham Islands
There were smiles all round when the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) delivered donated water tanks to the Chatham Islands.
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Gisborne high flier aims to make a difference in new career
Gisborne’s Sarah Lockwood is aiming high as she starts her new career in the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).
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Invercargill-born Army Band trumpeter returns to roots
Invercargill-born trumpeter Sergeant Ross Yorkstone will return to his hometown when the New Zealand Army Band plays at the Civic Theatre next week.
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A109 Light Utility Helicopter
Our Royal New Zealand Air Force has five AgustaWestland A109 Light Utility Helicopters (A109LUH). They are a lightweight, twin-engine aircraft with a modern glass cockpit and a retractable wheeled undercarriage.
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T-6C Texan II
Eleven T-6C Texan II aircraft are used to train our pilots during the Pilot ‘Wings’ Course, and pilot instructors during the Flying Instructor Course.