<![CDATA[Unclassified: NZ Defence Force]]>43cf4015-af72-5686-9e21-9835411c841aFri, 19 Jul 2024 03:45:01 +0000Captivate.fmNew Zealand Defence Forcehttps://artwork.captivate.fm/3923ae7a-0f6a-4448-9620-0f9c90a4a1ec/jblW5QIINYXczw1zwHFoBi-S.jpgUnclassified: NZ Defence ForceNew Zealand Defence ForceNew Zealand Defence ForceEvery 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.https://nzdf.mil.nz/podcaststrueepisodicnopodcastS2 E7 | Outgoing Chief of Defence Force – Air Marshal Kevin ShortOutgoing Chief of Defence Force – Air Marshal Kevin ShortIn 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

]]>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

]]>f4b0a021-c932-4924-8514-c3e5e386b25fWed, 29 May 2024 05:00:00 +120047:17truebonus27272New Zealand Defence ForceS2 E6 | Responding to the deadly Whakaari / White Island eruption - CDR Tim HallResponding to the deadly Whakaari / White Island eruption - CDR Tim HallIn 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

]]>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

]]>14320c46-71c3-434c-9856-f9d10eb48d6fWed, 22 May 2024 05:00:00 +120019:02truefull26262New Zealand Defence ForceS2 E5 | Antarctica to the Middle East and responses at home – F/S Dave CresswellS2 E5 | Antarctica to the Middle East and responses at home – F/S Dave CresswellIn 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

]]>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

]]>903dece6-50ca-4734-a7b1-e637f8f2e633Wed, 15 May 2024 05:00:00 +120026:59truefull25252New Zealand Defence ForceS2 E4 | Cyclone Gabrielle NH90 helicopter rescues - FLTLT Nicole BrookeS2 E4 | Cyclone Gabrielle NH90 helicopter rescues - FLTLT Nicole BrookeIn this episode we talk to Flight Lieutenant Nicole Brooke about her experience of navigating precarious search and rescue operations from the cockpit of a Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopter, including in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.

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

]]>In this episode we talk to Flight Lieutenant Nicole Brooke about her experience of navigating precarious search and rescue operations from the cockpit of a Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopter, including in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.

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

]]>9f72266f-be10-452d-ba3d-26c8d66b82c8Wed, 08 May 2024 05:00:00 +120022:46truefull24242New Zealand Defence ForceS2 E3 | Taji Rocket Attack - LTCOL Iain HillTaji Rocket Attack - LTCOL Iain HillIn this episode we talk to Lieutenant Colonel Iain Hill, from the New Zealand Army, about what it’s like to be at a military base in the Middle East as it comes under a rocket attack, the role leadership plays in deployments, and the one sound he will never forget from his time in Iraq.

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

]]>In this episode we talk to Lieutenant Colonel Iain Hill, from the New Zealand Army, about what it’s like to be at a military base in the Middle East as it comes under a rocket attack, the role leadership plays in deployments, and the one sound he will never forget from his time in Iraq.

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

]]>c6e1f7a8-fe5f-4e77-a236-33078e5c2ad9Wed, 01 May 2024 05:00:00 +120035:40truefull23232New Zealand Defence ForceS2 E2 | Rescue at sea during Cyclone Gabrielle - CPO Leon ReillyRescue at sea during Cyclone Gabrielle - CPO Leon ReillyIn this episode we talk to Chief Petty Officer Leon Reilly, from the Royal New Zealand Navy, about his experience of leading a crew through a hair-raising rescue at sea in the midst of a tropical cyclone.

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

]]>In this episode we talk to Chief Petty Officer Leon Reilly, from the Royal New Zealand Navy, about his experience of leading a crew through a hair-raising rescue at sea in the midst of a tropical cyclone.

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

]]>beaff175-6f5e-4c76-860e-e61825c9c983Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +120020:57truefull22222New Zealand Defence ForceS2 E1 | Kabul evacuation - NZ Special Forces’ - Female Engagement Team memberKabul evacuation - NZ Special Forces’ - Female Engagement Team memberIn this episode we talk to a member of the Female Engagement Team, an element of New Zealand’s Special Forces, about what it was like to be in the thick of the August 2021 evacuations from Kabul Airport, in Afghanistan.

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

]]>In this episode we talk to a member of the Female Engagement Team, an element of New Zealand’s Special Forces, about what it was like to be in the thick of the August 2021 evacuations from Kabul Airport, in Afghanistan.

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

]]>a3bff7f9-997b-4268-aade-4ec766f8136fWed, 17 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +120017:07truefull21212New Zealand Defence ForceUnclassified Season TwoUnclassified Season TwoEvery day, members of the New Zealand Defence Force achieve extraordinary things.

In this season of Unclassified, we’re bringing you unforgettable first-hand tales of courage and commitment from members of the Royal New Zealand Navy, New Zealand Army and Royal New Zealand Air Force.

This six-part series will include previously unheard stories from around the globe, including 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.

This is Unclassified. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

]]>Every day, members of the New Zealand Defence Force achieve extraordinary things.

In this season of Unclassified, we’re bringing you unforgettable first-hand tales of courage and commitment from members of the Royal New Zealand Navy, New Zealand Army and Royal New Zealand Air Force.

This six-part series will include previously unheard stories from around the globe, including 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.

This is Unclassified. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

]]>9550d82b-408c-49bf-9ad8-cdc237a702e4Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +120002:05falsetrailer222New Zealand Defence ForceS1 E6 | Staff Sergeant Tina GrantStaff Sergeant Tina GrantIn this episode we talk to Staff Sergeant Tina Grant about losing a loved one on the frontline, the impact of that loss on whānau back home, and her efforts to ensure greater support is available to families of the fallen.

This series deals with themes of violence, loss of life, grief, trauma 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

]]>In this episode we talk to Staff Sergeant Tina Grant about losing a loved one on the frontline, the impact of that loss on whānau back home, and her efforts to ensure greater support is available to families of the fallen.

This series deals with themes of violence, loss of life, grief, trauma 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

]]>57751edb-ccd5-41bc-b77f-3cabe840fbe5Thu, 06 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +120033:51truefull16161New Zealand Defence ForceS1 E5 | Major David FooteMajor David FooteIn this episode we talk to Major David Foote about his experience as a nurse in a war zone, trying to tend to the wounded in the heat of battle, and the role Combat Lifesaver training played in assisting wounded soldiers during a deadly firefight.

This series deals with themes of violence, loss of life, grief, trauma 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

]]>In this episode we talk to Major David Foote about his experience as a nurse in a war zone, trying to tend to the wounded in the heat of battle, and the role Combat Lifesaver training played in assisting wounded soldiers during a deadly firefight.

This series deals with themes of violence, loss of life, grief, trauma 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

]]>6cb4c1bb-ebcf-4169-b242-e3d59307123cTue, 04 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +120033:07truefull15151New Zealand Defence ForceS1 E4 | Colonel Sean BoltonColonel Sean BoltonIn this episode we talk to Colonel Sean Bolton about the role of New Zealand’s Special Forces in Afghanistan, critical decision making and what it takes to be a member of the SAS.

This series deals with themes of violence, loss of life, grief, trauma 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

]]>In this episode we talk to Colonel Sean Bolton about the role of New Zealand’s Special Forces in Afghanistan, critical decision making and what it takes to be a member of the SAS.

This series deals with themes of violence, loss of life, grief, trauma 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

]]>210b2783-df87-4cfc-81bc-a35d7926589eThu, 29 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +120023:51truefull14141New Zealand Defence ForceS1 E3 | Chaplain Class 2 James MolonyChaplain Class 2 James MolonyIn this episode we talk to Chaplain Class Two James Molony about the ongoing effects he’s seen over the last decade amongst those who deployed to Afghanistan, how a person’s faith is tested in a war zone, and the role of Chaplaincy in Defence.

This series deals with themes of violence, loss of life, grief, trauma 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

]]>In this episode we talk to Chaplain Class Two James Molony about the ongoing effects he’s seen over the last decade amongst those who deployed to Afghanistan, how a person’s faith is tested in a war zone, and the role of Chaplaincy in Defence.

This series deals with themes of violence, loss of life, grief, trauma 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

]]>19e6ffa1-43c9-4e44-8ac5-544ef9214e62Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +120031:02truefull13131New Zealand Defence ForceS1 E2 | Major Caleb BerryMajor Caleb BerryIn this episode we talk to Major Caleb Berry about his experience as a junior commander forced to step up in New Zealand’s deadliest infantry battle since Vietnam, and how that has shaped his life ever since.

This series deals with themes of violence, loss of life, grief, trauma 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

]]>In this episode we talk to Major Caleb Berry about his experience as a junior commander forced to step up in New Zealand’s deadliest infantry battle since Vietnam, and how that has shaped his life ever since.

This series deals with themes of violence, loss of life, grief, trauma 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

]]>866b31b2-9b5a-464c-9caa-17b7fd6abfb0Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +120028:12truefull12121New Zealand Defence ForceS1 E1 | Major General John BoswellMajor General John BoswellIn this episode we talk to Chief of Army, Major General John Boswell, about the overall contribution of the New Zealand Army to Afghanistan, the impact of losing a soldier on operations, and leadership in a crisis.

This series deals with themes of violence, loss of life, grief, trauma 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

]]>In this episode we talk to Chief of Army, Major General John Boswell, about the overall contribution of the New Zealand Army to Afghanistan, the impact of losing a soldier on operations, and leadership in a crisis.

This series deals with themes of violence, loss of life, grief, trauma 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

]]>c30a84d2-ea2e-4905-b248-ba6b11e865a8Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +120027:33truefull11111New Zealand Defence Force