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Te Mihinga Rose Brock was used to being a bit of a role model in the Army Reserves. 10 July, 2024 She stood out as a wahine trained in a combat trade role, and thrived while showcasing the New Zealand Defence Force over a series of recruitment webinars. Now, Sub Lieutenant Brock, whose family comesContinue reading “Former Army gunner switches to RNZ Navy blues with warfare officer role”

Merv Tyree, then a vice-president of the South Canterbury RSA, views trees outside the branch’s former Timaru premises in 2017. The trees were subsequently cut down, which Tyree opposed, and the property sold, which he also opposed.ESTHER ASHBY-COVENTRY / The Timaru Herald https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350337258/veteran-merv-tyrees-varied-life-old-salt-gun-restorer OBITUARY: One of a small group who restored a World War II artilleryContinue reading “Veteran Merv Tyree’s varied life from old salt to gun restorer”

New Zealand has a fleet of eight SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopters, though three have been placed in long-term storage. (Credit: Gordon Arthur) Naval helicopters line up to replace New Zealand’s Super Seasprites The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) relies upon a fleet of eight Kaman SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopters to support its activities, but theseContinue reading “Naval helicopters line up to replace New Zealand’s Super Seasprites”