New ZealandHamilton sailor back for Christmas after 307 days at sea with HMNZS AotearoaAmra-Maree Simek has served on three Navy ships since joining in 2020.15 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandNZ navy vessel patrolling East Asia waters shadowed by seven Chinese warshipsThe Royal New Zealand Navy vessel was helping enforce UN sanctions against North Korea.07 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
PremiumNew ZealandJudith Collins confirms KC probe found no wrongdoing by senior NZDF officer22 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandFit to fight? Navy boss orders Kiwi sailors stop boozing after multiple incidents30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionAudrey Young'We're going to act like a real country': Judith Collins on NZ's $12b defence splurge06 May 05:00 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Calm heads need to prevail after China’s high seas tit for tat26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOfficials suspect Chinese warships in Australian waters may be backed by nuclear sub26 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
New ZealandFirst image reveals $100m Manawanui shipwreck on bottom of ocean floorThe image shows a light slick of oil coming from the vessel.11 Oct 04:55 AM
TalanoaFire on HMNZS Manawanui broke out in engine room - Samoan officialsWork continues at the site today, as a tapu (ban) remains in place at Tafitoala Coast.10 Oct 09:02 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Deeply... misogynistic' – Minister slates sexist criticisms of Navy commander after sinkingCollins took aim at what she called 'armchair admirals'.10 Oct 01:21 AM
New ZealandIs the Manawanui leaking? Conflicting reports from NZ and SamoaThe Navy says there are no fuel leaks, Samoan officials says there are.09 Oct 09:04 PM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui sinking: Divers describe eerie, distressing scene at site of sunken vesselThe Navy ship is leaking fuel from three separate places after hitting a reef and sinking over the weekend. Video / SuppliedWatch09 Oct 07:44 PM
Talanoa'It was so rough': Rescuer tells of harrowing mission to save doomed Navy ship crewHe was among rescuers who braved choppy seas to help the Manawanui crew.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandManawanui sinking: Black box salvaged, oil sheen on water visible but being dispersed by wavesA 'light' oil sheen from the ship's initial capsize was being carried away by wind, waves.08 Oct 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: That sinking feeling when critics try to blame diversityOPINION: We are so much more than who we root or what we’re packing south of the border.08 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The sinking of the Manawanui and a Defence Force in dire straitsOPINION: It's clear the NZDF will need even more of a funding boost.08 Oct 04:00 PM
