PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon aiming to get ‘close’ to spending 2% of GDP on defenceThe Government wants to hit a defence spending target – it'll cost a bomb.18 Feb 03:51 AM
PoliticsWhy is US Coastguard ship moored in Wellington?It sailed into the capital's harbour on Monday.09 Feb 11:54 PM
KahuRecognising excellence: 35 leaders celebrated in honours listNew Year Honours highlight achievements in art, education, governance and health.30 Dec 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New Year Honours List shows the exceptional Kiwis who stepped up in 2024OPINION: If you're thinking of how you want to change, there's plenty of inspiration.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore sampling after high hydrocarbon levels found around HMNZS Manawanui wreck siteThe Samoan Government has implemented a precautionary zone.09 Dec 07:59 AM
New ZealandExpert says Manawanui sinking due to NZDF staff's ‘lack of knowledge’ with autopilot systemAn interim report found the autopilot was not disengaged when it should have been.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The regions need abysmal Air NZ to be reliableOPINION: 'Our death toll would have been much higher under a different system.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsJudith Collins' update on the Manawanui sinkingThe initial findings into the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa last month have been revealed. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Nov 02:45 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Judith Collins' update on the Manawanui sinkingThe release of the initial findings from the Court of Inquiry into the HMNZS Manawanui grounding and sinking in Samoa last month.Watch29 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandOperation to remove fuel from sunken naval vessel set to start in DecemberThe Manawanui sank after running aground on a reef in Samoa last month.18 Nov 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew data suggests doomed Manawanui was delayed a day for last-minute testingThe ship struck a reef and sank off Samoa.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Challenging work': 3000kg of food in shipping container off HMNZS Manawanui recoveredOne container with 3000kg worth of food was lost during the crash.20 Oct 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Mayday, mayday, New Zealand warship grounded’: New details of Manawanui rescue revealedThe Herald has obtained exclusive new accounts of the brave rescue, fraught with danger.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive: British warship finds crucial evidence from wreck of HMNZS ManawanuiThe record book should show all that happened on the bridge, including orders given.17 Oct 03:09 AM
New ZealandWatch: Underwater footage of HMNZS Manawanui in SamoaUnderwater 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.Watch16 Oct 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The costly fiasco of GP funding, Samoa deserves Manawanui compoOPINION: 'General practice is struggling for funding and therefore for staff.'13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Deeply... misogynistic' – Minister slates sexist criticisms of Navy commander after sinkingCollins took aim at what she called 'armchair admirals'.10 Oct 01:21 AM
New ZealandChief of Navy Rear Admiral Garin Golding gives press conference on Manawanui sinkingDefence Minister Judith Collins and Rear Admiral Garin Golding speak about HMNZS Manawanui sinking. Video / Alyse WrightWatch10 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandIs the Manawanui leaking? Conflicting reports from NZ and SamoaThe Navy says there are no fuel leaks, Samoan officials says there are.09 Oct 09:04 PM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui sinking: Divers describe eerie, distressing scene at site of sunken vesselThe Navy ship is leaking fuel from three separate places after hitting a reef and sinking over the weekend. Video / SuppliedWatch09 Oct 07:44 PM
Talanoa'It was so rough': Rescuer tells of harrowing mission to save doomed Navy ship crewHe was among rescuers who braved choppy seas to help the Manawanui crew.09 Oct 04:00 PM
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
