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.
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RNZAF Hercules aid flight is due to arrive in Tonga in a few hours
An aid flight from New Zealand is due to touch down in Tonga later this afternoon.
Shocking new photos reveal Tonga's tragedy
Photos from Tonga show thick layers of ash covering the streets, as locals get to work.
Tonga approves arrival of two NZ navy vessels with supplies
HMNZS Wellington and HMNZS Aotearoa expected to arrive in Tonga by Friday.
'Unprecedented disaster': 15m waves, three deaths confirmed in Tonga tsunami
More help is on its way to Tonga, as officials reveal the scale of devastation.
Profile: Harete Hipango and how she upset National colleagues
Profile: National MP Harete Hipango and why she visited that anti-vax protest.
Her life options seemed limited but she defied the odds and took the top naval position
Sub Lieutenant Simeon looking forward to next chapter of Royal New Zealand Navy career
NZ-led task force seizes giant supply of drugs in the Indian Ocean
The task force seized 975kg of heroin, 523kg of meth and 4244kg of hash in November.
US Navy ship arrives in Wellington
Guided-missile destroyer's Wellington jaunt expected to boost naval co-operation.
Defence contractors upgrading NZDF warships locked in legal battle
Canadian contractors blaming each other for delays and cost blowouts.
Crew member on Navy frigate tests positive for Covid
A crew member on the Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Kaha has tested positive.
$2.59m of cannabis destined to 'fund terrorism' seized by Royal NZ Navy
3,600 kilograms of hash were seized from a vessel in the Indian Ocean on Monday.
Navy investigating sailor's alleged border breach
The sailor has been instructed to isolate at their rural property in the Hawke's Bay.
Military at MIQ says HQ bosses get better Covid bonuses
MIQ military staff says pandemic pay is better for those based at NZDF HQ.
Contractor in hospital after electric shock at naval base
Navy Occupational Safety and Health are investigating and WorkSafe has also been informed.
Covid 19: Culture clash as MIQ military baffled by civilians
NZDF culture clash as military and civilians thrown together in MIQ.
Navy sailor's two years' detention for sex attacks on colleagues
Man was earlier found guilty of sex attacks on three female colleagues.
Navy sailor guilty of sex attacks on female colleagues abroad
On an overseas deployment, the Navy sailor was accused of sex crimes.
Sailor's sexual assault charges: Panel told 'lightning doesn't strike twice'
The 27-year-old man, who has interim name suppression, denies the accusations.
Court martial: Sailor accused of preying on comrades
'What you did last night wasn't cool': Sailor accused of targeting three female comrades.
HMNZS Aotearoa arrives home for first time
$450m supply ship makes first visit to its ceremonial home port of New Plymouth.
Twelve New Zealanders infected with Covid-19 in Canada
The 12 New Zealanders infected with the virus are showing mild symptoms.
What change at Waiouru means for locals and the army
There's still a good life to be had in the smaller Waiouru camp, Patrick Hibbs says.
Yacht feared missing found, two sailors safe
A major search operation had been under way since last night.
Police call off search for missing kayaker; rahui on south coast
His family have described him as 'young man who made the most of every day'.
White Island tragedy: The lives cut short when tourism trip ended in disaster
Tourists and tour guides made up the 22 people tragically killed on White Island.
White Island body recovery mission: 'The team told me they needed to stop'
The leader of the White Island body recovery has spoken of the dangerous mission
'It stops with me': Breaking the cycle of inter-generational abuse
Journey-Free Parata went into state care at 8. This is her story of hope.
'You let Zach down': Defence Force fined $288,000 over diver's death
"No words can describe the grief, pain and suffering I feel," fiancee says.
Defence Force pleads guilty over diver's training death
The NZDF has appeared in court over the death of Napier sailor Zachary Yarwood.
'A soulmate, father and a friend': Family mourns fisherman
The body of missing fisherman Martin Suttie has been recovered from Lake Wakatipu.
Body of missing Dunedin man Martin Suttie found
Police said searchers recovered his body this afternoon.
Welcome home: Navy's newest ship sails into Auckland
Members of the public gathered to see the ship berth at the Devonport Naval Base.