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It sailed into the capital's harbour on Monday.
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Operation to remove fuel from sunken naval vessel set to start in December
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Defence Minister uses 'extraordinary' power during NZDF strike
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Flash flood toll rises in Spain, NZ suicide prevention controversy, and NZDF recruitment declines.
HMNZS Manawanui satellite data suggests ship was testing vital systems days before grounding
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The ship struck a reef and sank off Samoa.
Unredacted letter shows Andrew Bayly complainant a former Defence Force worker
The Small Business Minister has retained all of his ministerial portfolios.
Ammunition disposal sparks Tekapo scrub fire – NZDF
The fire was contained at 6.30pm last night.
Spy agencies silent on Israel-Iran leak amid US investigation
NZ spy agencies are silent on leaks of secret documents linked to Israel's Iran plans.
'Challenging work': 3000kg of food in shipping container off HMNZS Manawanui recovered
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Exclusive: British warship finds crucial evidence from wreck of HMNZS Manawanui
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