Home / New ZealandDavid FisherSenior writer·NZ Herald·25 Sep, 2026 06:30 AM5 mins to readThere is only one path into the New Zealand Special Air Service. 243 candidates, just 31 succeeded. The death of former NZSAS soldier Justin Conaglen comes amid heavy attrition in the elite unit and growing worldwide demand for experienced special forces operators in private security. David Fisher reports.A former NZSAS soldier has died in Africa just weeks after leaving the NZ Defence Force, the Herald understands.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Former NZSAS soldier Justin Conaglen dies in Africa weeks after leaving NZ Defence Force
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