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!['The sea was like a washing machine': Awards for sailors who rescued yachtsman in cyclone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'The sea was like a washing machine': Awards for sailors who rescued yachtsman in cyclone
They all received Defence Force awards for their bravery.
![Local RSAs told they exist for veterans - not cheap booze and food](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local RSAs told they exist for veterans - not cheap booze and food
New RSA leadership is investigating local clubs' finances and welfare support.
!['I tried to be as Pākeha as I could' - Corrella lead singer returns to Māori roots](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'I tried to be as Pākeha as I could' - Corrella lead singer returns to Māori roots
Corrella join Waiata Anthems line-up to normalise te reo Māori.
![Anzac Day services draw big crowds in Tauranga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Anzac Day services draw big crowds in Tauranga
'Magnificent': 94-year-old WWII veteran Don Wilson's verdict on the dawn service.
![Flood-impacted Rissington holds Anzac service amid silt and debris](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Flood-impacted Rissington holds Anzac service amid silt and debris
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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.
![Navy boats bought by Ireland: Decade-old ships deemed not fit for service](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Navy boats bought by Ireland: Decade-old ships deemed not fit for service
Navy commissioned boats in 2010 but is now selling them.
!['I didn't mean to': Female sailor accused of 'indecent' touch of naval officer testifies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'I didn't mean to': Female sailor accused of 'indecent' touch of naval officer testifies
Roselia Epati was charged with three counts of indecent assault.
![Wales call up NZ naval officer for Black Ferns clash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Wales call up NZ naval officer for Black Ferns clash
It has all the makings of a plot in a spy novel.
![Sailor proposes to partner dockside at welcome-home ceremony](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Sailor proposes to partner dockside at welcome-home ceremony
The HMNZS Te Mana left to get an upgrade in Canada three years ago.
![NZ navy frigate to leave Canada after 8 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
NZ navy frigate to leave Canada after 8 years
The second of the country's two naval frigates is due to leave Canada.
![Aussie sailor says she was drugged, raped while serving with NZ Navy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Aussie sailor says she was drugged, raped while serving with NZ Navy
When she reported it years later, she was told nothing could be done.
![Court martial: Judge calls mistrial for navy officer assault case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Court martial: Judge calls mistrial for navy officer assault case
A navy police officer allegedly laid a hand on a junior officer's throat.
![Navy officer fell, hitting head before alleged assault](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Navy officer fell, hitting head before alleged assault
"I don't remember it," the defendant said.
!['Massive haul': NZ-built superyacht used to smuggle $300m of cocaine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Massive haul': NZ-built superyacht used to smuggle $300m of cocaine
The vessel was seized off the English coast with 2000kg of cocaine on board.
!['Wave was over 30 feet': Enchanter skipper spent 4hrs in sea clinging to plastic - mum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Wave was over 30 feet': Enchanter skipper spent 4hrs in sea clinging to plastic - mum
Lance Goodhew was also involved in rescue after the Whakaari/White Island tragedy.
![Three dead, two missing, five rescued after fishing charter sinks off North Cape](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Three dead, two missing, five rescued after fishing charter sinks off North Cape
A distress beacon was set off just after 8pm on Sunday night.
![Over 200 Navy personnel isolating after outbreak, dozens infected](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Over 200 Navy personnel isolating after outbreak, dozens infected
So far, 65 Navy personnel have tested positive for Covid-19.
![Man punched and stomped on sailor's head](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Man punched and stomped on sailor's head
Judge rejects defence that there were two fights on the night sailor was injured.
![Global aid effort under way as big forces help tiny Tonga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Global aid effort under way as big forces help tiny Tonga
The HMNZS Wellington and Aotearoa are already in Tonga and other nations are helping too.
![Queues taking four hours to process as generous public turn out for Tonga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Queues taking four hours to process as generous public turn out for Tonga
The aid is from a trust set up for the purpose of disaster relief in the Pacific.