Unclassified Podcast
1) S2 E7 | Outgoing Chief of Defence Force – Air Marshal Kevin Short
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...Show More
2) S2 E6 | Responding to the deadly Whakaari / White Island eruption - CDR Tim Hall
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 the...Show More
S2 E6 | Responding to the deadly Whakaari / White Island eruption - CDR Tim Hall
19:02 | May 21st, 2024
3) S2 E5 | Antarctica to the Middle East and responses at home – F/S Dave Cresswell
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...Show More
S2 E5 | Antarctica to the Middle East and responses at home – F/S Dave Cresswell
26:59 | May 14th, 2024
4) S2 E4 | Cyclone Gabrielle NH90 helicopter rescues - FLTLT Nicole Brooke
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,...Show More
5) S2 E3 | Taji Rocket Attack - LTCOL Iain Hill
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 leaders...Show More
6) S2 E2 | Rescue at sea during Cyclone Gabrielle - CPO Leon Reilly
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 cycl...Show More
7) S2 E1 | Kabul evacuation - NZ Special Forces’ - Female Engagement Team member
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 Airpo...Show More
S2 E1 | Kabul evacuation - NZ Special Forces’ - Female Engagement Team member
17:07 | Apr 16th, 2024
8) Unclassified Season Two – coming soon
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 member...Show More
9) Staff Sergeant Tina Grant
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 f...Show More
10) Major David Foote
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 assist...Show More