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Navy sent to police oil protest

The navy and air force have been called on to help police monitor a Greenpeace protest off East Cape as the Government makes it clear it will do everything it can to ensure drilling there is not disrupted. Ref. Source 7

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Morale slumps as job cuts hit Defence Force

Morale in the Defence Force has been hit by moves to lay off up to 400 military personnel and take another 600 out of uniform and re-employ them more cheaply as civilians. Ref. Source 3

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Troops prepared despite report, say NZDF bosses

Defence Force top brass are confident that New Zealand troops are properly prepared for the dangers of Afghanistan despite a report criticising their lack of induction training. Ref. Source 3

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Defence Force pays $1.5m to private guards

The Defence Force is spending $1.5 million a year to employ private security guards to protect four of its bases, figures released under the Official Information Act show. Ref. Source 1

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New Zealand SAS soldier killed in Kabul

A New Zealand special forces soldier has been killed in a Taleban attack on British Council diplomatic offices in the Afghan capital of Kabul. Ref. Source 3

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Greater combat likely for SAS

The New Zealand SAS are taking lead combat roles in Kabul and will probably find themselves in more firefights similar to that in which a Kiwi soldier was killed. Ref. Source 7

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Soldiers' rifles fail to hit their target

Management failures in the army have left soldiers with rifles that cannot accurately hit a target beyond the length of two rugby fields, while a range of other needed equipment is being delivered years later than planned, a Defence Ministry report reveals. Ref. Source 4

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Air force accused of cruelty to grieving family

Ben Carson fastened his air force flying suit with pride at 4.30am on Anzac Day last year. Ref. Source 1