John MacDonald: Let's not keep running down our defence force
John MacDonald thinks the sinking of the Manawanui needs to be a wake up call and that we need to start investing more in our ...
New Zealand loses first naval ship to sea since WW2
The Royal New Zealand Navy has lost its first ship to the sea since World War Two, after one of its vessels ran aground off ...
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New Zealand Defence Force personnel are on their way to Samoa, to help the clean-up and aid the crew of the sunken HMNZS Manawanui
The boat grounded off the southern Samoan coast last night. 75 people were rescued early this morning - with two needing hospital treatment. Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Garin Golding, says when ...
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New Zealand, Australia swap senior military commanders
The move is meant to solidify the two nations' defense cooperation in a region where China is flexing its military muscles.
New Zealand launches inquiry into sinking of HMNZS Manawanui amid growing environmental concern
A Samoan man said oil from the sunk HMNZS Manawanui was identifiable along the coast for several kilometres which would have ...