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Forty-four New Zealand Defence Force personnel are leaving for a four-month tour of duty in the Solomon Islands today.
They are the sixth rotation to serve in the Solomons and are drawn mainly from the territorial force battalions of 3rd Auckland Northland and 6th Hauraki regiments.
Regular tasks for the troops include carrying out patrols, liaising with locals, providing assistance to police and helping with external security at Rove Prison in the capital Honiara.
- NEWSTALK ZB
