Covid-19: Government struggles to recruit MIQ security staff
The Defence Force has been asked to cover security roles at MIQ facilities.
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Defence Force MIQ workers confused by double standard
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Unlawfully detained: NZDF conducting full inquiry into man's military police kidnap allegation
Minister confirms inquiry into "serious" allegation man was kidnapped by military police.
NZ troops to leave Afghanistan after 20 years, 10 Kiwi lives lost
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Defence force hikes rent 40pc on military staff houses
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NZ Defence Force releases new rules for civilian harm
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Forbidden hotel liaison was "incredibly irresponsible and extremely disappointing".
Police call off search for missing kayaker; rahui on south coast
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Man taken to hospital after climbing isolation hotel fence
Staff took immediate action and detained the member of public within seconds.
MIQ hotel evacuated after smoke seen coming from roof
Two fire appliances were at the scene.
Defence bomb squad called after old grenade found at Christchurch property
Police were called to the discovery on Avonhead's Bevington St at about 12.20pm.
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MIQ guests woken in middle of night amid escape fears
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