New ZealandBody found in search for man missing after falling overboard on Fiordland lakeThe man was reported overboard about 1km offshore on Lake Manapōuri.18 Mar 11:51 PM
PremiumAuckland'Massive security threat': Defence Force pays $4.2m for church overlooking naval base, warshipsAll parties to the July sale have signed non-disclosure 'gag' agreements.18 Mar 04:59 PM
New ZealandNavy vessel spills up to 300 litres of oil into Akaroa HarbourThe HMNZS Te Kaha was anchored in the harbour when the oil spill happened.08 Mar 12:21 AM
PremiumPoliticsMinistry considers uses of AI in war, ex-Air Force MP says front line wants more people and bullets05 Mar 01:49 AM
New ZealandNavy officer wanted to 'hide in a bush' after alleged incident with senior officer, court martial told09 Feb 05:38 AM
New ZealandNZ Navy officer faces court martial over allegedly encouraging junior to kiss them09 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandHamilton sailor back for Christmas after 307 days at sea with HMNZS Aotearoa15 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandNZ navy vessel patrolling East Asia waters shadowed by seven Chinese warships07 Dec 11:22 PM
New Zealand'Totally unsuitable': Inside the NZDF's crumbling housing conditionsThe $2.5b plan aims to fix decades of decay in defence housing and bases.26 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJudith Collins confirms KC probe found no wrongdoing by senior NZDF officerThe complaint was lodged in 2023 but a formal inquiry didn't start until July 2025.22 Nov 06:00 PM
PoliticsGovt pays Samoa $6m over HMNZS Manawanui sinkingThe RNZN ship sank on October 6 last year after striking a reef and catching fire.05 Oct 11:18 PM
New ZealandFit to fight? Navy boss orders Kiwi sailors stop boozing after multiple incidentsIncidents in NZ and offshore lead to investigations and orders to stop unhealthy drinking.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRSA suspends clubs, threatens them with termination over outstanding feesThe RSA has already suspended several local branches over unpaid fees.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey Young'We're going to act like a real country': Judith Collins on NZ's $12b defence splurgeThe Defence Minister says New Zealand is a 'small price-taker' from the world.06 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon floats sending Navy ship into South China SeaThe move to send a vessel will affirm closer ties with Vietnam.26 Feb 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Calm heads need to prevail after China’s high seas tit for tatEDITORIAL: China’s live-firing exercises has fired shots across NZ and Australia’s bow.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOfficials suspect Chinese warships in Australian waters may be backed by nuclear subA small New Zealand naval contingent is shadowing the Chinese navy ships off Tasmania.26 Feb 02:18 AM
New Zealand‘Unusual’ presence: Chinese Navy exercise disrupts transtasman flightsThe Chinese Navy ships are now 218 nautical miles east of Tasmania.25 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandDefence Minister reveals new location of Chinese warships in Tasman SeaJudith Collins criticised China for not warning airlines about the live-fire drills.23 Feb 07:43 PM
PoliticsWhy is US Coastguard ship moored in Wellington?It sailed into the capital's harbour on Monday.09 Feb 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The regions need abysmal Air NZ to be reliableOPINION: 'Our death toll would have been much higher under a different system.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsJudith Collins' update on the Manawanui sinkingThe initial findings into the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa last month have been revealed. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Nov 02:45 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Judith Collins' update on the Manawanui sinkingThe release of the initial findings from the Court of Inquiry into the HMNZS Manawanui grounding and sinking in Samoa last month.Watch29 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandOperation to remove fuel from sunken naval vessel set to start in DecemberThe Manawanui sank after running aground on a reef in Samoa last month.18 Nov 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew data suggests doomed Manawanui was delayed a day for last-minute testingThe ship struck a reef and sank off Samoa.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandStanding on the shoulders of giants75 Squadron reunites two decades after disbanding.25 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Challenging work': 3000kg of food in shipping container off HMNZS Manawanui recoveredOne container with 3000kg worth of food was lost during the crash.20 Oct 05:27 AM
New ZealandExclusive: British warship finds crucial evidence from wreck of HMNZS ManawanuiThe record book should show all that happened on the bridge, including orders given.17 Oct 03:09 AM
New ZealandWatch: Underwater footage of HMNZS Manawanui in SamoaUnderwater footage of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa shows a slow diesel leak from an engine room pipe and vent which is causing a slight sheen on the sea’s surface.Watch16 Oct 08:44 PM
New ZealandParliament passes abusive marriage bill and Navy's Manawanui clean-up | NZ Herald Update 17 OctoberA bill that would make it easier for people to leave an abusive marriage has passed its third reading, and the Navy makes progress on the clean-up of the sunken HMNZS Manawanui.Watch16 Oct 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The costly fiasco of GP funding, Samoa deserves Manawanui compoOPINION: 'General practice is struggling for funding and therefore for staff.'13 Oct 04:00 PM
