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Sailor jailed, kicked out of navy, for sex offence
A navy chef has been sent to prison and kicked out of the navy after being found guilty of attempting to sexually violate a female sailor while their ship was in San Diego last year.
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Ministers shield troops from flak
New Zealand and Australian defence heads deny forces are hindering progress in Afghanistan.
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The Wellington to stand guard for Auckland regatta
Every year a Navy ship is selected to lead the Auckland Anniversary Regatta. Loaded with VIPs and Navy crew, the vessel becomes the guard ship for the regatta and is the platform from which races are started.
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HMNZS Otago in trouble again
The Navy's newest ship, the fault-prone HMNZS Otago, is once again being forced to return to port.
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Woman wants sailors kept in Navy despite attack
A woman whose family was terrorised by two drunken sailors says she does not want to see the men thrown out of the New Zealand Navy.
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Victim defends drunken Navy men
A Nelson woman whose family was terrorised by two drunken sailors wants to meet them face-to-face, and says they should not be thrown out of the Navy.
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Devonport: A sea of stories
Auckland's maritime military past, present and future are put on fine display at the new Navy Museum in Devonport, writes Jim Eagles.