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Author: Nighthawk

The last government finally confirmed the replacement of our aging C-130H Hercules. These airframes will be over 60 years old when they are replaced in 2024. But they are being replaced with C-130J-30 Super Hercules, so what is the difference other than the airframe not being in it's 60's. The NZG ordered 5 C-130J-30 aircraft ordered in June 2020 to replace our existing fleet of C-130Hs. The good thing here is it is one for one and no drop in fleet numbers.

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New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Deputy Director Visits and Ceremonial Sandra McKie made history at the State Opening of Parliament today, as the first female Usher of the Black Rod in the 128-year history of the role in this country.

The Usher of the Black Rod is the Governor-General’s messenger for ceremonial communications with the House and is appointed by warrant by the Governor-General.

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Author: Dan Satherley, Perry Wilton & Emma Stanford

A New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) soldier alleged to be part of a far-right group arrested last December is likely to have links to overseas groups based on the charges he's facing, a security expert says.

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Author: Hamish McNeilly

A group of students who lived at a Dunedin party flat – where people allegedly vomited into holes in the walls – may be liable for $34,000 in claimed damages.

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Newshub can reveal the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has introduced a raft of new rules for its COVID-19 workforce.

They include a curfew, alcohol restrictions and protective measures to manage risk around how staff interact. 

It follows the emergence of the November quarantine cluster, which began when an NZDF worker at the Jet Park Hotel, Auckland's quarantine facility, was infected.

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The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) can advise that the Director of Military Prosecutions has laid charges in the Court Martial of New Zealand against a Linton-based soldier who has continued name suppression.
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Author: Rachel Sadler

New Zealand is the best country in the world to be in during the coronavirus era, according to a Bloomberg resilience ranking.

Bloomberg's report ranks economies worth more than $200 billion on 10 key metrics, including growth in virus cases, the mortality rate, testing capabilities, vaccine supply agreements, capacity of the local healthcare system, the impact of virus-related restrictions like lockdowns on the economy, and citizens' freedom of movement.

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Author: James Fyfe

Chinese officials have confirmed that "no further action" will be taken after New Zealand meat packaging tested positive for traces of COVID-19.

Last week officials scrambled to verify reports by Reuters that meat from New Zealand was found with traces of the virus on it.

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  4. New Zealand Far-Right soldier accused of espionage, among 17 charges

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