Unclassified: NZ Defence Force

By: New Zealand Defence Force
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  • Summary

  • Every day, members of the New Zealand Defence Force achieve extraordinary things. The Unclassified podcast brings to light memorable first-hand tales of courage and commitment, service and sacrifice. Season one looks at the NZDF’s significant contribution over more than 20 years to regional security in Afghanistan, and includes previously unheard stories about the heat of battle, the role of the SAS, keeping the faith in times of tragedy, and the lasting impacts of this deployment on those who served and their loved ones at home. Season two includes experiences of life on the front-line at home and overseas, such as daring rescues at sea and on the ice, the chaos of evacuating New Zealanders from Kabul as Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, the aftermath of the White Island eruption, and the reality of coming under a barrage of rocket attacks in Iraq.
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Episodes
  • S2 E7 | Outgoing Chief of Defence Force – Air Marshal Kevin Short

    S2 E7 | Outgoing Chief of Defence Force – Air Marshal Kevin Short
    May 28 2024

    In this special episode of Unclassified, we talk to the outgoing Chief of Defence Force, Air Marshal Kevin Short, about his almost 50 years in service with the Royal New Zealand Air Force. He reflects on how a self-confessed mischief maker rose through the ranks to the top job, some of the tough calls he’s had to make including the impact of the global pandemic on the NZDF, the changing geostrategic environment, and more.

    This series deals with themes of loss of life, grief, trauma, violence and mental health. If you need to talk to someone, here are some support services:

    • Call or text 1737 any time to talk to a trained counsellor
    • Phone 0800 LIFELINE or text 4357 (HELP)
    • Members of the NZDF can also visit www.health.nzdf.mil.nz or phone 0800 NZDF4U

    If you have any feedback or thoughts on this podcast - email podcast@nzdf.mil.nz
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    47 mins
  • S2 E6 | Responding to the deadly Whakaari / White Island eruption - CDR Tim Hall

    S2 E6 | Responding to the deadly Whakaari / White Island eruption - CDR Tim Hall
    May 21 2024

    In this episode we talk to Royal New Zealand Navy Commander Tim Hall about his involvement in the response to the deadly volcanic eruption of Whakaari / White Island in 2019.

    This series deals with themes of loss of life, grief, trauma, violence and mental health. If you need to talk to someone, here are some support services:

    • Call or text 1737 any time to talk to a trained counsellor
    • Phone 0800 LIFELINE or text 4357 (HELP)
    • Members of the NZDF can also visit www.health.nzdf.mil.nz or phone 0800 NZDF4U

    If you have any feedback or thoughts on this podcast - email podcast@nzdf.mil.nz
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    19 mins
  • S2 E5 | Antarctica to the Middle East and responses at home – F/S Dave Cresswell

    S2 E5 | Antarctica to the Middle East and responses at home – F/S Dave Cresswell
    May 14 2024

    In this episode we talk to Flight Sergeant Dave Cresswell from the Royal New Zealand Air Force about deployments around the world, from Antarctica to the Middle East, and emergency responses following the Pike River disaster and Christchurch earthquakes.

    This series deals with themes of loss of life, grief, trauma, violence and mental health. If you need to talk to someone, here are some support services:

    • Call or text 1737 any time to talk to a trained counsellor
    • Phone 0800 LIFELINE or text 4357 (HELP)
    • Members of the NZDF can also visit www.health.nzdf.mil.nz or phone 0800 NZDF4U

    If you have any feedback or thoughts on this podcast - email podcast@nzdf.mil.nz
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    27 mins

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