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Behind the scenes with the NZDF in Covid-19 lockdown

April 22, 2020

With New Zealand in a State of Emergency, our Defence Force has more power.

With New Zealand still in a state of emergency, our defence force has a whole lot more power.

When we went into lockdown, we were told we may see defence personnel at roadblocks, assisting police and keeping a watchful eye on potential unrest.

Their job is to keep New Zealand safe from any enemy - including this new invisible one.

Seven Sharp's Carolyn Robinson went air side with the Royal New Zealand Air Force to find out more.

Watch her full story above.

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