New Zealand'Worst imagining became a reality': Commander of HMNZS Manawanui breaks silenceCommander Yvonne Gray ordered the ship's evacuation.08 Oct 06:45 AM
New ZealandAir Force plane to help stricken Manawanui crew suffers setback on first missionThe $100m ship ran aground on Saturday and 75 people were rescued before it sank.07 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandSalvage and spill response under way after HMNZS Manawanui sinksA dive team will on Tuesday assess the condition of the stricken ship.07 Oct 08:43 PM
New ZealandManawanui 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.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui crew returned to New Zealand last night aboard RNZAF C-130JA 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 HeraldWatch07 Oct 01:01 PM
New Zealand'Equivalent of third-party': Doomed $100m NZ Navy ship not fully insuredIt’s understood insurance would not cover the full cost of salvage and clean-up.07 Oct 07:25 AM
New ZealandPM vows to do 'everything it takes' to reduce environmental impact after navy ship sinksChristopher Luxon said clean-up teams and spill kits were sent to Samoa.07 Oct 01:52 AM
New ZealandCrew abandoned stricken ship in darkness, rescued from lifeboats in heavy seasAll 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.06 Oct 07:44 AM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui: What we know about the Navy ship’s sinkingCrew on board had been conducting a reef survey before the ship ran aground.06 Oct 06:55 AM
New ZealandFocus: Defence Minister Judith Collins gives update on sinking of HMNZS ManawanuiThe HMNZS Manawanui sank this morning after fire took hold of the listing vessel, which ran aground near Upolu, Samoa.Watch06 Oct 01:19 AM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui sinking: Commander credited with saving lives after Navy ship ran agroundAll 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.06 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandTop Navy officer under investigation, ship has new acting commanderNZDF did not address specific allegations against Bronwyn Heslop the Herald put to it.27 Sep 07:19 AM
New ZealandDancing with g-forces with Classic Flyersbarrel 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.Watch20 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Defence Force: 200 civilian staff opt for voluntary redundancyStaff "utterly shocked" at news and say security at NZ's borders could be threatened.19 Sep 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAukus celebrates birthday as NZ continues to deliberate involvementIt's Aukus' third birthday, but NZ is no closer to making up its mind on the deal.18 Sep 06:45 AM
New ZealandC-130J Hercules welcome ceremonywelcome the first of the C-130J Hercules fleet to arrive at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Auckland, Whenuapai. Video / Micheal CraigWatch09 Sep 10:29 PM
New ZealandJudith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefsDefence Minister Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs, including the first woman Army chief, Brigadier Rose King. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Aug 11:51 PM
Politics‘Increasing’ threats to NZ security, ministry warns, as Collins appoints new defence chiefsThe defence chiefs will be in place as the country faces a complex global environment.27 Aug 10:38 PM
PoliticsContentious New Caledonia mission delay to hang over PM's first Pacific leaders forumA leaders' retreat without officials will test Luxon's political nous.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I didn’t think about being scared': Air force medic recognised for rescuing more than 70 people during floodsDangling from a helicopter above flood waters gains NZ Defence Force recognition.09 Aug 06:00 PM
Politics'Misled the public': No military personnel on front line of Govt’s youth offender boot campsChildren's Minister: No NZDF staff are working with youth offenders on the pilot.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDefence Force plans $490m upgrade of Waiōuru housing stockFifty new homes will be built in the first $75m stage of the Homes for Families project.16 Jul 12:01 AM
PoliticsLuxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'Law and order will be the Government's focus.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCalls for new Defence Force planes & Biden faces criticism | Focus Morning Bulletin July 1, 2024In 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.Watch30 Jun 07:54 PM
New ZealandExclusive poll: Do Kiwis want the PM to replace our breakdown-prone Boeing?Christopher Luxon says the most recent aircraft breakdown was frustrating.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters delivers serious warning as scrutiny week concludesMinisters have survived hours of questioning by Opposition MPs during the week.20 Jun 06:59 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: David Seymour out of his depth on school lunch debateOPINION: Also in today's letters – rubbish council comms; that NZDF plane versus ferries.19 Jun 05:00 PM
LiveAgribusinessPM announces new efforts to enforce sanctions against North KoreaChristopher Luxon is due to meet Japan's Defence Minister this afternoon.18 Jun 03:47 AM
New ZealandPM's plane woes risk denting NZ's international reputation, says law expertChristopher Luxon was forced to use a commercial flight for his official trip.17 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesJenée Tibshraeny: It's hard to sell NZ to the world after another 'embarrassing' plane failureOPINION: The situation with the NZ Defence Force planes is untenable.17 Jun 03:13 AM
AgribusinessNZDF plane breaks down: Air NZ flight diverted for delegation; PM may always fly commercialPrime Minister Christopher Luxon's meeting with Japanese counterpart unaffected.16 Jun 07:51 PM
New ZealandCleaner, greener heating welcome change at ŌhakeaRNZAF Base Ōhakea decommissions its boiler in a switch to cleaner heating.05 Jun 01:30 AM
New ZealandDefence Force disposes of WWII-era mortar bomb'A civilian wouldn’t be able to tell if it was a live or a drill round.'29 May 11:21 PM
New ZealandDefence force parachutes with the stars over Coromandel PeninsulaThe Coromandel Peninsula was used to simulate a realistic jungle environment.25 May 12:00 AM
