New ZealandManawanui sinking: Black box salvaged, oil sheen on water visible but being dispersed by wavesA 'light' oil sheen from the ship's initial capsize was being carried away by wind, waves.08 Oct 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: That sinking feeling when critics try to blame diversityOPINION: We are so much more than who we root or what we’re packing south of the border.08 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The sinking of the Manawanui and a Defence Force in dire straitsOPINION: It's clear the NZDF will need even more of a funding boost.08 Oct 04:00 PM
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 ZealandNavy dispels concerns HMNZS Manawanui is leaking oilThe Navy says the Manawanui was resting 30 metres underwater on a reef.08 Oct 03:58 AM
New ZealandSea turtle struggles in oil spill near HMNZS Manawanui wreck siteA sea turtle struggling to swim in thick, black oil on the water's surface near where the $100 million New Zealand Navy vessel sank in Samoa.Watch07 Oct 10:15 PM
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 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 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 ZealandRescue effort under way after navy ship runs aground, crew in life raftsThe incident took place near Samoa, the New Zealand Defence Force said.05 Oct 05:25 PM
New ZealandLocals watch from the beach while NZ/US navies hunt for mines in Tauranga BayFar North bay the scene of a joint mine-clearing exercise.29 Sep 04:00 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
New Zealand7kg of cocaine found in box stuck to side of ship with magnetCustoms were alerted that a vessel with a box stuck to its hull was tracking for NZ.11 Jun 04:19 AM
New ZealandNavy assist in search for unidentified man missing in Wellington HarbourUp to 14 vessels and a rescue helicopter scoured Wellington Harbour on Friday.26 May 04:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew NZ Navy helicopters: Three contenders emerge as defence lobbying ramps upAirbus has thrown its hat in the ring and is offering the maritime version of the NH-90s.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We will remember them - but is that enough?OPINION: We must do more than just remember them.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutted': NZDF to play reduced role in Gallipoli dawn serviceThe RSA CEO expects Kiwi ingenuity to shine through as they face this obstacle.23 Apr 11:03 PM
New ZealandOne uniform and a guitar: NZDF to play reduced role Gallipoli dawn serviceThe unprecedented event was caused by the chaos of the Dubai floods last week.23 Apr 07:30 PM
KahuWarriors team up with Defence Force for tribute before Anzac NRL matchCEO: 'To be able to commemorate those who have served, fought and fallen is an honour.'23 Apr 07:10 PM
New ZealandWaikato Navy officer to play tuba at Anzac Day event in GallipoliPetty Officer Fraser Robertson has already played at the commemorations in 2014 and 2017.23 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 30 Anzac Day services in Hawke's BayThe day starts with dawn parades and continues with civic and church services.22 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Govt restricts access to veteran VIP schemeVeterans' Affairs is reducing access to its Veterans Independence Programme.20 Mar 05:28 AM
RoyalsKaitāia man gets nuclear test medal after 67-year waitThe Far North's Russell Hockley finally gets his King Charles III Nuclear Medal.18 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHMNZS Aotearoa: Contaminated diesel fuel required multi-million dollar fixThe Navy has launched an inquiry as to how the dodgy diesel caused so much damage.04 Mar 01:46 AM
KahuWaitangi Tribunal hearing to listen to Māori veterans' war storiesFew Māori veterans from WWII acquired farms under settlement schemes.26 Feb 05:53 PM
BusinessNo crew, no problem: The Navy’s new robot boat hits Auckland harbourThe Navy is trying out an unmanned craft that can stay at sea indefinitely.13 Feb 02:00 AM
PoliticsAustralian officials coming to NZ to talk Aukus deal as Winston Peters, Judith Collins salute strength of AnzusThe ministers have spent the day locked away talking about China and submarines.01 Feb 05:56 AM
New ZealandProtesters descend on Devonport over Red Sea military actionProtesters descended on the Devonport Naval Base today.28 Jan 11:40 PM
New ZealandHMNZS Taupō returns to Whangārei after patrolling for illegal fishingThe navy ship is returning to her home port and will host an open day on Saturday.28 Nov 03:10 AM