Ammunition disposal sparks Tekapo scrub fire – NZDF
The fire was contained at 6.30pm last night.
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NZ spy agencies are silent on leaks of secret documents linked to Israel's Iran plans.
'Challenging work': 3000kg of food in shipping container off HMNZS Manawanui recovered
One container with 3000kg worth of food was lost during the crash.
Exclusive: British warship finds crucial evidence from wreck of HMNZS Manawanui
The record book should show all that happened on the bridge, including orders given.
'Recipe for disaster': Can SAS hunt fugitive Tom Phillips - or use 'deadly force'
A military lawyer says the Prime Minister would need to sign-off on a SAS hunt.
Letters: The costly fiasco of GP funding, Samoa deserves Manawanui compo
OPINION: 'General practice is struggling for funding and therefore for staff.'
NZ's stance on health and Luxon returns from Laos | Focus Morning Bulletin October 12, 2024
Taxpayers' Union Curia poll shows New Zealanders see health as an important political issue and Christopher Luxon returns from Laos with a vow to bolster the defence industry.
Former SAS tracker says soldiers could find Tom Phillips within two weeks
The fugitive Marokopa father and his three kids were spotted by pig hunters last week.
First image reveals $100m Manawanui shipwreck on bottom of ocean floor
The image shows a light slick of oil coming from the vessel.
Fire on HMNZS Manawanui broke out in engine room - Samoan officials
Work continues at the site today, as a tapu (ban) remains in place at Tafitoala Coast.
Watch: 'Deeply... misogynistic' – Minister slates sexist criticisms of Navy commander after sinking
Collins took aim at what she called 'armchair admirals'.
Is the Manawanui leaking? Conflicting reports from NZ and Samoa
The Navy says there are no fuel leaks, Samoan officials says there are.
Manawanui sinking: Black box salvaged, oil sheen on water visible but being dispersed by waves
A 'light' oil sheen from the ship's initial capsize was being carried away by wind, waves.
Ryan Bridge: That sinking feeling when critics try to blame diversity
OPINION: We are so much more than who we root or what we’re packing south of the border.
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.
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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.