Nik Kahotea
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Nik Kahotea was a decorated New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS) operator who tragically died during a training exercise on May 8, 2019. His death, attributed to failures in health and safety procedures by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), raised significant concerns about the training practices and risk assessments used during military exercises.
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Kahotea was a decorated NZSAS soldier who died during a training exercise.
Watch: Inquest opens with CCTV showing moment NZSAS soldier fell to death from US helicopterThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-02-11
New Zealand· 2026-02-11
Kahotea was a highly-regarded NZSAS soldier who died during a training exercise.
Investigation: Army training ‘unfit for purpose’ as report links soldiers’ death, injuries to system-wide flawsThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-02-08
New Zealand· 2026-02-08
Kahotea was an elite NZSAS soldier who tragically died during a training exercise.
Partner and mum’s grief at losing elite NZSAS soldier Nik Kahotea - ‘We were very happy’The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-03-22
New Zealand· 2025-03-22
Nik Kahotea was an elite NZSAS soldier who died due to the failings of the New Zealand Defence Force during a training exercise.
WorkSafe alleged Defence Force failure killed elite NZSAS soldier Nik KahoteaThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-03-21
New Zealand· 2025-03-21
