HMNZS Manawanui sinking: Commander credited with saving lives after Navy ship ran aground
All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.
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Far North bay the scene of a joint mine-clearing exercise.
Winston Peters delivers serious warning as scrutiny week concludes
Ministers have survived hours of questioning by Opposition MPs during the week.
7kg of cocaine found in box stuck to side of ship with magnet
Customs were alerted that a vessel with a box stuck to its hull was tracking for NZ.
Navy assist in search for unidentified man missing in Wellington Harbour
Up to 14 vessels and a rescue helicopter scoured Wellington Harbour on Friday.
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The RSA CEO expects Kiwi ingenuity to shine through as they face this obstacle.
One uniform and a guitar: NZDF to play reduced role Gallipoli dawn service
The unprecedented event was caused by the chaos of the Dubai floods last week.
Warriors team up with Defence Force for tribute before Anzac NRL match
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Waikato Navy officer to play tuba at Anzac Day event in Gallipoli
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More than 30 Anzac Day services in Hawke's Bay
The day starts with dawn parades and continues with civic and church services.
Revealed: Govt restricts access to veteran VIP scheme
Veterans' Affairs is reducing access to its Veterans Independence Programme.
Kaitāia man gets nuclear test medal after 67-year wait
The Far North's Russell Hockley finally gets his King Charles III Nuclear Medal.
HMNZS Aotearoa: Contaminated diesel fuel required multi-million dollar fix
The Navy has launched an inquiry as to how the dodgy diesel caused so much damage.
Waitangi Tribunal hearing to listen to Māori veterans' war stories
Few Māori veterans from WWII acquired farms under settlement schemes.
No crew, no problem: The Navy’s new robot boat hits Auckland harbour
The Navy is trying out an unmanned craft that can stay at sea indefinitely.
Australian officials coming to NZ to talk Aukus deal as Winston Peters, Judith Collins salute strength of Anzus
The ministers have spent the day locked away talking about China and submarines.
Protesters descend on Devonport over Red Sea military action
Protesters descended on the Devonport Naval Base today.
HMNZS Taupō returns to Whangārei after patrolling for illegal fishing
The navy ship is returning to her home port and will host an open day on Saturday.
Kiwi crew deliver food, aid and rugby balls to cyclone-hit Fiji
More than 800 food ration packs have been delivered to parts of Fiji hit by Cyclone Mal.
Hamilton tech business wins contract with NZ Navy
The company will build a special training software for officers.
Sports ace turns artist after serious road accident
Sam Livingstone discovered a new passion after an accident left him a quadriplegic.
'A real game-changer': Navy welcomes special trio
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Local RSAs told they exist for veterans - not cheap booze and food
New RSA leadership is investigating local clubs' finances and welfare support.
Terehia and Ngahiwi Walker: Matariki educators
Wrote waiata, trained adult 35-member kapa haka rōpu, running hangi for 100.
Anzac Day services draw big crowds in Tauranga
'Magnificent': 94-year-old WWII veteran Don Wilson's verdict on the dawn service.
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The community has 'had it pretty rough' but knows the importance of remembering Anzac Day.
Anzac Day: Hawke's Bay's hero chaplain, Māori 'Pah' site acknowledged at Gallipoli
The 'Padre' from Wairoa held a special place in the Māori contingent.
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Rob Rattenbury: Lest we forget
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ANZAC Day: Digital donation options for Poppy Day
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Slash at Tolaga Bay forces Navy ship with supplies to divert
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