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Author: Rob Hitchings

It was 20 years ago today that a small SAS detachment from the New Zealand Defence Force took part in a daring mission to safely remove dozens of United Nations personnel from hostile territory in West Timor. And their reward? Coca-Cola and chocolate bars. In his own words, Lieutenant Colonel Rob Hitchings, New Zealand’s Chief of Staff on the Brigade HQ in East Timor at the time recalls the planning and execution of the risky mission.

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Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/122568724/the-untold-story-of-the-daring-nz-sas-mission-to-rescue-un-personnel-in-west-timor
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Author: Ron Mark

Defence Minister Ron Mark has welcomed the news that Her Majesty The Queen has approved a range of changes to the New Zealand Defence Force long service awards system.

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Article: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/fairer-system-defence-long-service-awards?fbclid=IwAR1yk17UTdQWeyXaR8kZCsJrdIGiK-mHbvjMgRhhRwqU-NCvWakjfKA1Icw
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Author: Christina Persico

The charter for the newest Royal New Zealand Navy ship has been approved by councillors in New Plymouth, despite claims the traditional wording glorified war.

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Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/122637888/navy-charter-approved-after-new-plymouth-councillors-debate-traditional-wording
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Author: New Zealand Defence Force
Testing the waters 🌊 After a large earthquake, Royal New Zealand Navy 's HMNZS Manawanui as well as hydrographers and clearance divers of HMNZS Matataua will be the first of our fleet on the scene to pave the way for humanitarian operations.
Join them, as they combined forces for the ship’s first real test of hydrographic and crane operations during an earthquake exercise at Great Barrier / Aotea Island.
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Article: https://www.facebook.com/NZDefenceForce/posts/3168550589848732
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Author: Royal New Zealand Navy

Grey on Grey. #HMNZSTeKaha emerges out of the mist at CFB Esquimalt, Canada’s Pacific Coast Naval Base, as she cold moves to the re-fuelling wharf. Te Kaha has been undertaking an upgrade at Esquimalt to ensure the ship remains relevant in 21st century combat.

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Article: https://twitter.com/nznavy/status/1298086140222648320
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Author: Nighthawk

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2020) Royal Canadian ship HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338) controls the hammerhead target for Royal New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Manawanui (A09) during weapons firing practice and officer of the Watch maneuvers in the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC).

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Author: Anna Bracewell-Worrall

Jacinda Ardern is likely to cross paths with China's President at APEC later this week - meeting for the first time since her government's war of words with Chinese officials.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2018/11/emails-reveal-nzdf-wanted-to-go-harder-on-the-threat-china-poses-to-international-rules.html
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 An older article that is starting to become more relevant.

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Author: Nighthawk

I hear and see a lot of comments about the NZDF testing of the electric bikes. Why would ant defence force want them?

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