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Fijian-born Auckland soldier commands NZ Army construction troop in Tongan exercise
For Lieutenant Jokaveti (Sue) Waqanivalu, being in Tonga’s remote Ha’apai islands with the New Zealand Army’s Exercise Tropic Twilight reminded her of her home country Fiji.
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Chief of Defence Force recognised for decades of service and leadership
The outgoing head of NZ’s military, Air Marshal Kevin Short, says he is “chuffed” to be recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honour List after many years of reviewing honour lists featuring names of fellow New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel.
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NZDF deepens ties with Pacific military chaplains through Auckland forum
Defence Force chaplains from throughout the Pacific have come together this week for the first Pacific Defence Faith Network being hosted by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).
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NZDF’s unique approach to getting the best out of personnel sparks overseas interest
The New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) unique approach to ensuring personnel are combat ready is gaining international attention for its effectiveness – with a little help from a former South African soldier and human performance scientist.
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Coastwatchers finally honoured at poignant Government House ceremony
Thirty civilian coastwatchers who provided invaluable - and until now unrecognised - service during the Second World War as the eyes and ears for the Allied effort in the Pacific, have received a long-awaited act of recognition at Government House.
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Jet skier eyes world title
Leading Electronic Technician (LET) Joshua Ashby opens the throttle towards the Jet Ski World Finals in Arizona in October.
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Defence Force recognises personnel in a wide range of roles
Personnel have been recognised for a wide range of efforts in the past few years, ranging from rescuing people in the flood waters of Cyclone Gabrielle to going above and beyond in the field of safety, international relations and military technology.
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New appointments for NZDF's senior leadership
Defence Minister Judith Collins today announced Commodore Garin Golding, Brigadier Rose King and Air Vice-Marshal Darryn Webb as the chiefs of the Navy, Army and Air Force respectively.
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Taranaki soldier has a blast in NZ Army trade
While keeping ammunition and explosives safe and stored correctly is the main role of a New Zealand Army ammunition technician, a few times a year there is a chance to have some fun destroying it.
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Soldier’s relic to be returned to Monte Cassino monastery
A religious souvenir taken after the Cassino monastery in Italy was bombed, is to be returned by the nephew of the war hero who brought it home.