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Operation Hydros: Police, Customs and NZDF recover half a billion dollars’ worth of cocaine at sea
New Zealand authorities have dealt a significant blow to an international criminal syndicate’s operation after intercepting 3.2 tonnes of cocaine afloat in the ocean.
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NZDF continues to support preparations ahead of Cyclone Gabrielle
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Navy delivers to cut-off East Coast
Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui has arrived in Gisborne this afternoon, with stops to deliver relief supplies to isolated communities on the East Cape.
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Navy divers get drinking water flowing
HMNZS Matataua have cleared a blockage in Gisborne’s water treatment plant
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A modern-day signaller
The Royal New Zealand Signals Corp has been operating for over 100 years. One of our current operators, Corporal Roger Schroder, describes his role as a signaller during the 2020 Australian bushfires.
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Local Army Reserve Force soldiers rescue Esk Valley residents from raging floodwaters
Hearing people trapped on rooftops screaming for help in the darkness as floodwaters surged around their homes is something Corporal Storm Harrison will never forget.
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Support to Ukraine
On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his troops into Ukraine. His decision came as a shock to many across the world. Speaking on Russian state television, he spoke of a “special military operation” to “demilitarise” Ukraine.
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Māori New Year
Matariki is the Māori name for a cluster of stars also known as Pleiades which rises in midwinter, and signals the start of a new year for Māori. It’s an opportunity for all people to gather with family and friends to reflect on the year that’s been, celebrate the present, and plan for the future.
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Introducing the C-130J
In 2020 the New Zealand government signed a $1.5 billion deal for five new C-130J-30 Super Hercules planes. The current C-130H fleet dates back as far as 1965. A C-130J Super Hercules has a wingspan of 40 metres and weighs 34 tonnes. The aircraft is designed to operate from short or unprepared airstrips.
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Protected Mobility Capability Project
The Protected Mobility Capability Project is replacing our main operational land vehicle fleets, providing our troops with enhanced protection. This includes both armoured and non-armoured vehicles suited to a wide range of operations.