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Editorial: The sinking of the Manawanui and a Defence Force in dire straits
OPINION: It's clear the NZDF will need even more of a funding boost.
'Worst imagining became a reality': Commander of HMNZS Manawanui breaks silence
Commander Yvonne Gray ordered the ship's evacuation.
Air Force plane to help stricken Manawanui crew suffers setback on first mission
The $100m ship ran aground on Saturday and 75 people were rescued before it sank.
Salvage and spill response under way after HMNZS Manawanui sinks
A dive team will on Tuesday assess the condition of the stricken ship.
Manawanui sinking dubbed ‘huge blow’ to ‘already small Navy’
NZ had six ships it could use before the loss of the Manawanui on a reef in Samoa.
HMNZS Manawanui crew returned to New Zealand last night aboard RNZAF C-130J
A total of 75 people were rescued from HMNZS Manawanui over the weekend, 72 of whom returned to RNZAF Base in Whenuapai last night along with a C-130H Hercules. Video / NZ Herald
'Equivalent of third-party': Doomed $100m NZ Navy ship not fully insured
It’s understood insurance would not cover the full cost of salvage and clean-up.
PM vows to do 'everything it takes' to reduce environmental impact after navy ship sinks
Christopher Luxon said clean-up teams and spill kits were sent to Samoa.
Crew abandoned stricken ship in darkness, rescued from lifeboats in heavy seas
All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.
HMNZS Manawanui: What we know about the Navy ship’s sinking
Crew on board had been conducting a reef survey before the ship ran aground.
Focus: Defence Minister Judith Collins gives update on sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
The HMNZS Manawanui sank this morning after fire took hold of the listing vessel, which ran aground near Upolu, Samoa.
HMNZS Manawanui sinking: Commander credited with saving lives after Navy ship ran aground
All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.
Top Navy officer under investigation, ship has new acting commander
NZDF did not address specific allegations against Bronwyn Heslop the Herald put to it.
Dancing with g-forces with Classic Flyers
barrel rolls and g-forces with pilot Keith Adair on the Classic Flyers CT4 Adventure Flight. Keith is an ex-member of the New Zealand Red Checkers.
NZ Defence Force: 200 civilian staff opt for voluntary redundancy
Staff "utterly shocked" at news and say security at NZ's borders could be threatened.
Aukus celebrates birthday as NZ continues to deliberate involvement
It's Aukus' third birthday, but NZ is no closer to making up its mind on the deal.
C-130J Hercules welcome ceremony
welcome the first of the C-130J Hercules fleet to arrive at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Auckland, Whenuapai. Video / Micheal Craig
Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs
Defence Minister Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs, including the first woman Army chief, Brigadier Rose King. Video / Mark Mitchell
‘Increasing’ threats to NZ security, ministry warns, as Collins appoints new defence chiefs
The defence chiefs will be in place as the country faces a complex global environment.
Contentious New Caledonia mission delay to hang over PM's first Pacific leaders forum
A leaders' retreat without officials will test Luxon's political nous.
'I didn’t think about being scared': Air force medic recognised for rescuing more than 70 people during floods
Dangling from a helicopter above flood waters gains NZ Defence Force recognition.
'Misled the public': No military personnel on front line of Govt’s youth offender boot camps
Children's Minister: No NZDF staff are working with youth offenders on the pilot.
Defence Force plans $490m upgrade of Waiōuru housing stock
Fifty new homes will be built in the first $75m stage of the Homes for Families project.
Luxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'
Law and order will be the Government's focus.
Calls for new Defence Force planes & Biden faces criticism | Focus Morning Bulletin July 1, 2024
In today’s NZ Herald headlines with Chereè Kinnear, New Zealanders demand new Defence Force planes, a cold blast brings chilly weather predictions & President Biden faces scrutiny.
Exclusive poll: Do Kiwis want the PM to replace our breakdown-prone Boeing?
Christopher Luxon says the most recent aircraft breakdown was frustrating.
Winston Peters delivers serious warning as scrutiny week concludes
Ministers have survived hours of questioning by Opposition MPs during the week.
Letters: David Seymour out of his depth on school lunch debate
OPINION: Also in today's letters – rubbish council comms; that NZDF plane versus ferries.
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PM announces new efforts to enforce sanctions against North Korea
Christopher Luxon is due to meet Japan's Defence Minister this afternoon.
PM's plane woes risk denting NZ's international reputation, says law expert
Christopher Luxon was forced to use a commercial flight for his official trip.
Jenée Tibshraeny: It's hard to sell NZ to the world after another 'embarrassing' plane failure
OPINION: The situation with the NZ Defence Force planes is untenable.
NZDF plane breaks down: Air NZ flight diverted for delegation; PM may always fly commercial
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's meeting with Japanese counterpart unaffected.
Cleaner, greener heating welcome change at Ōhakea
RNZAF Base Ōhakea decommissions its boiler in a switch to cleaner heating.