# New Zealand's top military officer resigns over 'inappropriate relationship'

https://mins.news/en/item/112109

- Reuters, 2026-10-23 04:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealands-top-military-officer-resigns-over-inappropriate-relationship-2026-10-23/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6adadbdcde7d36000197d4a3

> New Zealand’s Defence Force chief resigned on Friday after failing to disclose an “inappropriate relationship” while serving in a command position.

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