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Missile launch a fort for NZ Defence Force
A Penguin missile was fired for he first time from a Seasprite helicopter recently in a world first for New Zealand. Video / NZ Defence Force
‘Best decision of my life’: Tokoroa local enthuses about joining Navy
Montana Hartley has just completed junior officer and basic training at Devonport.
Why is US Coastguard ship moored in Wellington?
It sailed into the capital's harbour on Monday.
Recognising excellence: 35 leaders celebrated in honours list
New Year Honours highlight achievements in art, education, governance and health.
Editorial: New Year Honours List shows the exceptional Kiwis who stepped up in 2024
OPINION: If you're thinking of how you want to change, there's plenty of inspiration.
More sampling after high hydrocarbon levels found around HMNZS Manawanui wreck site
The Samoan Government has implemented a precautionary zone.
Expert says Manawanui sinking due to NZDF staff's ‘lack of knowledge’ with autopilot system
An interim report found the autopilot was not disengaged when it should have been.
Letters: The regions need abysmal Air NZ to be reliable
OPINION: 'Our death toll would have been much higher under a different system.'
Judith Collins' update on the Manawanui sinking
The initial findings into the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa last month have been revealed. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald Live: Judith Collins' update on the Manawanui sinking
The release of the initial findings from the Court of Inquiry into the HMNZS Manawanui grounding and sinking in Samoa last month.
Operation to remove fuel from sunken naval vessel set to start in December
The Manawanui sank after running aground on a reef in Samoa last month.
New data suggests doomed Manawanui was delayed a day for last-minute testing
The ship struck a reef and sank off Samoa.
'Challenging work': 3000kg of food in shipping container off HMNZS Manawanui recovered
One container with 3000kg worth of food was lost during the crash.
‘Mayday, mayday, New Zealand warship grounded’: New details of Manawanui rescue revealed
The Herald has obtained exclusive new accounts of the brave rescue, fraught with danger.
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.
Watch: Underwater footage of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa
Underwater footage of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa shows a slow diesel leak from an engine room pipe and vent which is causing a slight sheen on the sea’s surface.
Letters: The costly fiasco of GP funding, Samoa deserves Manawanui compo
OPINION: 'General practice is struggling for funding and therefore for staff.'
Watch: 'Deeply... misogynistic' – Minister slates sexist criticisms of Navy commander after sinking
Collins took aim at what she called 'armchair admirals'.
Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Garin Golding gives press conference on Manawanui sinking
Defence Minister Judith Collins and Rear Admiral Garin Golding speak about HMNZS Manawanui sinking. Video / Alyse Wright
Is the Manawanui leaking? Conflicting reports from NZ and Samoa
The Navy says there are no fuel leaks, Samoan officials says there are.
HMNZS Manawanui sinking: Divers describe eerie, distressing scene at site of sunken vessel
The Navy ship is leaking fuel from three separate places after hitting a reef and sinking over the weekend. Video / Supplied
'It was so rough': Rescuer tells of harrowing mission to save doomed Navy ship crew
He was among rescuers who braved choppy seas to help the Manawanui crew.
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.
Navy dispels concerns HMNZS Manawanui is leaking oil
The Navy says the Manawanui was resting 30 metres underwater on a reef.
