Exclusive: British warship finds crucial evidence from wreck of HMNZS Manawanui
The record book should show all that happened on the bridge, including orders given.
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Taxpayers' Union Curia poll shows New Zealanders see health as an important political issue and Christopher Luxon returns from Laos with a vow to bolster the defence industry.
Former SAS tracker says soldiers could find Tom Phillips within two weeks
The fugitive Marokopa father and his three kids were spotted by pig hunters last week.
First image reveals $100m Manawanui shipwreck on bottom of ocean floor
The image shows a light slick of oil coming from the vessel.
Fire on HMNZS Manawanui broke out in engine room - Samoan officials
Work continues at the site today, as a tapu (ban) remains in place at Tafitoala Coast.
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Collins took aim at what she called 'armchair admirals'.
Is the Manawanui leaking? Conflicting reports from NZ and Samoa
The Navy says there are no fuel leaks, Samoan officials says there are.
Manawanui sinking: Black box salvaged, oil sheen on water visible but being dispersed by waves
A 'light' oil sheen from the ship's initial capsize was being carried away by wind, waves.
Ryan Bridge: That sinking feeling when critics try to blame diversity
OPINION: We are so much more than who we root or what we’re packing south of the border.
Editorial: The sinking of the Manawanui and a Defence Force in dire straits
OPINION: It's clear the NZDF will need even more of a funding boost.
'Worst imagining became a reality': Commander of HMNZS Manawanui breaks silence
Commander Yvonne Gray ordered the ship's evacuation.
Air Force plane to help stricken Manawanui crew suffers setback on first mission
The $100m ship ran aground on Saturday and 75 people were rescued before it sank.
Salvage and spill response under way after HMNZS Manawanui sinks
A dive team will on Tuesday assess the condition of the stricken ship.
Manawanui sinking dubbed ‘huge blow’ to ‘already small Navy’
NZ had six ships it could use before the loss of the Manawanui on a reef in Samoa.
HMNZS Manawanui crew returned to New Zealand last night aboard RNZAF C-130J
A total of 75 people were rescued from HMNZS Manawanui over the weekend, 72 of whom returned to RNZAF Base in Whenuapai last night along with a C-130H Hercules. Video / NZ Herald
'Equivalent of third-party': Doomed $100m NZ Navy ship not fully insured
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PM vows to do 'everything it takes' to reduce environmental impact after navy ship sinks
Christopher Luxon said clean-up teams and spill kits were sent to Samoa.
Crew abandoned stricken ship in darkness, rescued from lifeboats in heavy seas
All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.
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Focus: Defence Minister Judith Collins gives update on sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
The HMNZS Manawanui sank this morning after fire took hold of the listing vessel, which ran aground near Upolu, Samoa.
HMNZS Manawanui sinking: Commander credited with saving lives after Navy ship ran aground
All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.
Top Navy officer under investigation, ship has new acting commander
NZDF did not address specific allegations against Bronwyn Heslop the Herald put to it.
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NZ Defence Force: 200 civilian staff opt for voluntary redundancy
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C-130J Hercules welcome ceremony
welcome the first of the C-130J Hercules fleet to arrive at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Auckland, Whenuapai. Video / Micheal Craig
Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs
Defence Minister Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs, including the first woman Army chief, Brigadier Rose King. Video / Mark Mitchell
‘Increasing’ threats to NZ security, ministry warns, as Collins appoints new defence chiefs
The defence chiefs will be in place as the country faces a complex global environment.
Contentious New Caledonia mission delay to hang over PM's first Pacific leaders forum
A leaders' retreat without officials will test Luxon's political nous.
'I didn’t think about being scared': Air force medic recognised for rescuing more than 70 people during floods
Dangling from a helicopter above flood waters gains NZ Defence Force recognition.
'Misled the public': No military personnel on front line of Govt’s youth offender boot camps
Children's Minister: No NZDF staff are working with youth offenders on the pilot.
Defence Force plans $490m upgrade of Waiōuru housing stock
Fifty new homes will be built in the first $75m stage of the Homes for Families project.
