Flood-impacted Rissington holds Anzac service amid silt and debris
The community has 'had it pretty rough' but knows the importance of remembering Anzac Day.
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NZ and Australian army chiefs strengthen relationship with signing of new plan
The chiefs of each of the armies are calling it a "significant step forward".
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Locals 'terrified' as looters go unchecked in Hawke's Bay
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Wife of missing hunter appeals for help - military friends from Australia assist
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Bridge no more: Army to help stranded community in flood-devastated Hawke's Bay
Flooding from the Mangaone River sent chest-high water through Rissington.
Officer allegedly slapped colleague so hard in sexual encounter her vision went blurry
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Kiwi soldier brings Ukrainian mana home
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Soldiers operating overseas given new orders for handling detainees
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Opinion: Barbarians defile the dead - respect for fallen soldiers a matter of honour
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Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine didn't tell family he was going to fight
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The last post: NZ's final survivor of WWII battle of Crete - and possibly the world - dies
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New services help military veterans transition back to civilian life
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NZDF soldier told to 'harden up' after officer has affair with partner
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'Anzac veteran' supporting anti-mandate protesters never served
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