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Defence Force to stop forced civilianisation

The Defence Force says it will not force any further staff to be civilianised because the process has been "too damaging". Ref. Source 1

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World Cup reduced troop training

A contingent of troops was sent to Afghanistan unprepared for the deployment because of the defence force's involvement in the Rugby World Cup, an inquiry has found. Ref. Source 2

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Army chief tells family: We're sorry

The chief of army has apologised to the family of a soldier who drowned near Waiouru last year and admitted serious health and safety failures - opening the way for hefty fines and compensation. Ref. Source 8

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Government rethinks overseas deployments

The Government is reconsidering the future of troop deployments after the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Solomon Islands, with more of a focus on aid signalled. Ref. Source 3

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Army winds down its drug testing

The New Zealand Army is quietly winding down drug testing among the ranks, despite recent calls to expand it. Ref.