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RNZ News
a day ago
- RNZ News
Investigation after alleged rape of detained woman in PNG
A group of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel, with two Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) NH90 helicopters, arrived in Honiara on November 14. Military police personnel from Fiji and Papua New Guinea are also present to assist the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force in maintaining security. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Koroi Hawkins Investigation is underway within Papua New Guinea police to determine how a former policeman who served time for rape was allowed to rejoin the police force, only to then allegedly commit another rape at a police station. The officer was convicted in 2012 and served 14 years. From initial indications, he may not have been formally dismissed from the force when he was convicted. He and two other officers are now in custody for the alleged rape of a woman who was detained. This incident has raised significant concerns about the the constabulary's recruitment and vetting processes, especially given previous calls for greater accountability and professionalism within the force. Police Commissioner David Manning has indicated that the focus is now on ensuring the individual is returned to prison.
RNZ News
5 days ago
- RNZ News
Pacific news in brief for 5 June
A group of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel, with two Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) NH90 helicopters, arrived in Honiara on November 14. Military police personnel from Fiji and Papua New Guinea are also present to assist the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force in maintaining security. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Koroi Hawkins A Papua New Guinea Court has fined 116 secondary students just under US$500 each for posession of offensive weapons at an inter-school fight. The National reports the students don't pay up they face one year in prison. On Thursday last week more than 200 students in East New Britain were arrested by police. The acting provincial magistrate told the students he is giving them a harsh penalty to send a message to all school students not to use public places as a "war ground". A teenage boy died in a shark attack at Wailapa, South Santo last week. A relative of the boy told VBTC News that they were swimming two metres from the shore when the attack happened. He said he saw his younger cousin go underwater, and at first, he thought he was okay but he then saw blood in the water, and started crying out. The family member described the terrifying moment when the shark circled back and pulled the boy underwater again, even as he tried to rescue him. VBTC understands that this is not the first shark-related incident in Santo. In Papua New Guinea, the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) is pushing for the resettlement of Porgera mine landowners in light of recent crimes allegedly caused by so-called pit trespassers. According to the authority, trespassers or illegal miners were now attacking the mine's employees. Managing director Jerry Garry said the Porgera gold mine recently shut down for five days because of the influx of trespassers. Garry said trespassers or illegal miners are not only causing threats to the (mine) operations but are also threats to employees working within the environment. He said the company was ordered to withdraw its staff from the pit. Jerry Garry told The National newspaper that resettling of landowners was considered one of solutions towards dealing with illegal miners. Morobe, in Papua New Guinea is the first province to export premium green bean coffee to the United Arab Emirates by air. More than seven tonnes - 121 bags - were loaded onto the flight. Morobe govenor Luther Wenge said Dubai is the largest growing coffee market in the world. He said coffee is usually exported by ship so it's great to see air travel being used. Six Pacific central banks governors are meeting in Tonga this week to explore how financial inclusion can strengthen economic resilience and social equity across the region. The high-level gathering will focus on accelerating the Pacific's financial inclusion agenda, with an emphasis on digital innovation, resilience, and access to financial services. Central bank governors are expected to endorse on Friday the Nuku'alofa Pledge, a shared commitment to achieving financial systems that are inclusive, climate-resilient, and economically empowering.
National Business Review
28-05-2025
- Business
- National Business Review
RNZAF claims world first in NH90 helicopter software upgrade
The RNZAF's NH90 helicopter fleet has been updated with software and equipment that will now allow the aircraft to better integrate into New Zealand's controlled airspace. Capability Development Officer Squadron Leader Austin Smith said this was a world first and was done in record time at RNZAF
National Business Review
19-05-2025
- General
- National Business Review
RNZAF Tiger Moth, Harvard join Air Force Museum
Two former RNZAF aircraft – a de Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth (NZ662) and a North American Harvard (NZ1015) – have been transferred from RNZAF Base Ohakea to the Air Force Museum of New Zealand at Wigram, Christchurch. Collections manager Darren Hammond said both aircraft had fascinating back
Otago Daily Times
01-05-2025
- General
- Otago Daily Times
More historic planes land in Wigram museum collection
The Harvard will be displayed once repairs are completed. Photo: Air Force Museum of New Zealand The Air Force Museum of NZ in Christchurch has acquired two more historic former RNZAF planes. Following their retirement from flying, NZ662, a de Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth, and NZ1015, a North American Harvard, will be transported by road from the RNZAF Base Ohakea to Christchurch next week to join the museum's national collection in Wigram. Both aircraft have fascinating back stories, having been used to train hundreds of pilots and starring in dozens of air shows. "Harvard NZ1015 is particularly important - we believe it is the longest serving aircraft of its type in the air force," Air Force Museum of NZ collections manager Darren Hammond said. "It has been in RNZAF ownership since it arrived in September 1942 and its flying career spanned 76 years. "No less cool is the Tiger Moth, which has had a very interesting career in RNZAF and private ownership. It even lived in Fiji for a while." The Tiger Moth was built at the Morris Motors factory in Cowley, England, and then shipped to New Zealand in July 1940. It served with No 2 Elementary Flying Training School (EFTS) at RNZAF Station Whenuapai and No 4 EFTS at RNZAF New Plymouth before being transferred to the civil register in January 1946. It was converted into an agricultural topdressing configuration in 1951 and this was followed by various changes in ownership and export to Fiji in 1965. The aircraft returned to New Zealand in 1973, eventually making its way back into RNZAF ownership in 1985. It was then fully restored to flying condition with the first post-rebuild flight in January 1987. The Tiger Moth will go on display in the near future. Photo: Air Force Museum of New Zealand The North American Harvard NZ1015 arrived in New Zealand in September 1942. It was assembled and brought on charge at RNZAF Station Hobsonville. It was initially assigned to No 2 Fighter Operational Training Unit at RNZAF Station Ohakea until late 1944. It was then transferred post-war to the No 3 Territorial Air Force Squadron. The aircraft remained part of the RNZAF training fleet until 1973, when it was placed into storage at RNZAF Base Wigram. NZ1015 was transferred to the RNZAF Historic Flight in July 1979. It was damaged in a forced landing in 2018 and has not flown since then. NZ662 will be on display at the museum in the near future, while NZ1015 will be available to view once its repairs are completed.
