NZDF soldier told to 'harden up' after officer has affair with partner
Former soldier says it was devastating being forced to call his partner's lover 'sir'.
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Members of the military say its handling of sexual assault complaints is a 'sick joke'.
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Court martial: Judge calls mistrial for navy officer assault case
A navy police officer allegedly laid a hand on a junior officer's throat.
NZDF lands in Europe to support international aid for Ukraine
Personnel is working to make sure equipment donations are those that are needed.
Jilted soldier appeals drug-dealing conviction
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Former Governor-General and Defence Chief Sir Jerry Matapaere pays tribute to all Anzacs.
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The graves of around 15,000 Kiwis have already been visited.
Concerns deployed NZDF personnel won't be able to access future support
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NZ Defence Force Hercules leaves for Europe
NZDF staff are on way to Europe as part of the response to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Defence Force U-turn on Anzac Day parade celebrations
Defence Force enforces a no-mix and a no after-match policy for staff at parades.
Jacinda Ardern blacklisted by Russia
Russia has blacklisted every New Zealand MP, and the heads of defence.
David Fisher: Why our NZSAS spoke up on Aussie 'war crimes'
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Three soldiers burned by Molotov cocktail in training
Trio were doused in petrol and set alight during riot training.
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David Seymour: 'Send our missile launchers to Ukraine'
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Three dead, two missing, five rescued after fishing charter sinks off North Cape
A distress beacon was set off just after 8pm on Sunday night.
Defence Force facing fresh cover-up claim over infamous NZSAS raid
Chief Ombudsman warns of serious concerns over missing information.
MIQ queue jumpers: 10 people try to enter without booking a spot
A police spokesman said inquiries are ongoing.
Air Force member pleads guilty to assault, taking MDMA
A female member of the Air Force has pleaded guilty to assault and taking MDMA.
NZDF employee tells court assault claims went ignored
Air Force employee uses her own assault trial to call out defence force culture.
Richard Prebble: Defence, security, climate change loom larger than Covid
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Queues taking four hours to process as generous public turn out for Tonga
The aid is from a trust set up for the purpose of disaster relief in the Pacific.
Tongan port being checked for arrival of supplies
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RNZAF Hercules aid flight is due to arrive in Tonga in a few hours
An aid flight from New Zealand is due to touch down in Tonga later this afternoon.
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Tonga approves arrival of two NZ navy vessels with supplies
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RNZAF Hercules aid flight to Tonga delayed due to ash on runway
'An air drop option was considered, but was not the preference of the Tongan authorities.'
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