New ZealandArmy vet reunited with stolen medalsFormer Lance-Corporal Paul Chambers was awarded three medals during his two tours of Afghanistan, but they were stolen in a burglary in April last year.26 Sep 03:04 AM
New ZealandNZ Navy staff stood down over drug allegationsThree Royal New Zealand Navy staff have been stood down after the alleged use of illegal substances while on deployment overseas.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNavy frigates blowout: $100m over budgetAn upgrade of the Royal New Zealand Navy's frigates which will give them 10 more years of life is running $100 million over budget and a year behind schedule.16 Jun 04:45 AM
OpinionValerie Morse: More to planned US warship visit than mere celebrationCOMMENT: It is not okay for any warships from anywhere to come to New Zealand, nuclear-armed or not.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNavy ship to guard against illegal fishing in PacificNavy vessel HMNZS Otago leaves from Devonport Naval Base this afternoon for a two-month stint in the southwest Pacific, where it will do fishing patrols and visit several ports.05 Jun 03:28 AM
New ZealandChina likely to send ship to Navy bashChina is "highly likely" to send a ship to upcoming Navy celebrations, as a decision on whether the United States attends draws closer.30 May 12:41 AM
New ZealandBrownlee: US vessel visit not discussedDefence Minister Gerry Brownlee says top visiting US Navy Secretary Ray Mabus did not raise an invite for a US Navy vessel to visit for the Navy's 75th anniversary.16 May 07:48 AM
New ZealandNavy's new ships haven't left port in yearsLabour says reason Navy's newest vessels haven't left port in years is due to lack of skilled personnel to staff them.13 Apr 07:49 PM
BusinessSteer ship in the right directionWelcome to my regular series entitled "My Light Bulb Moment". This column highlights a "blinding flash of insight" business, cultural and sports leaders have experienced, and how this changed their lives forever.06 Nov 10:26 PM
EditorialEditorial: US ship at festivities will close chapterNot before time, the United States Navy has been invited to send a ship to New Zealand which, if accepted in the spirit in which it is given, could end a 30-year suspension of visits to our ports.....04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNavy dive team joins Jubilee recoveryThe fishing boat was found sunk off the Canterbury coast after sending out a distress signal in a brutal storm on October 18.26 Oct 05:55 AM
New ZealandJubilee found, body believed insidePolice believe they have found a body inside the sunken Jubilee fishing trawler on the seabed off Canterbury.24 Oct 04:57 AM
New ZealandWindy welcome for US navy commanderThe Commander of the US Navy's Pacific fleet was greeted by blustery winds and spitting rain as he touched down in Wellington this morning.08 Aug 02:46 AM
New ZealandNavy tenant commands top digsA naval officer approved an $80k renovation for a cliff-top $3.15m heritage villa owned by the taxpayer - then moved in once the work was completed.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandProsecution of fishers hailedProsecutions against those behind fishing vessels that tangled with the Royal NZ Navy over summer have been hailed as a "giant step forward" by Foreign Minister Murray McCully.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFishing prosecutions a 'giant step forward'Prosecutions against illegal fishers who tangled with the New Zealand navy have been hailed as a “giant step forward” by Foreign Minister Murray McCully.21 Jun 06:19 AM
New ZealandCourageous sea rescue honouredAn act of skill and courage has earned Lieutenant Simon Wasley a Queen's Birthday Honour.31 May 05:00 PM
BusinessNavy offers skills and adventureLieutenant Commander Tim Garvan joined the navy as a teenager to avoid a student loan. At 31, he is now the captain of HMNZS Otago.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNavy probes claim of ill-treatmentThe New Zealand Defence Force is investigating an assault allegedly centring around a more senior staff member "ill-treating" a lower ranked naval rating.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNavy whites end long serviceThe crisp, stark shorts, worn with polished white shoes and knee-high white socks, have been phased out in favour of more professional and practical long trousers.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSouthern expedition offered adventureI spent last week in the Auckland Islands, where only a few people get to go. DoC, the Navy and universities send people down a few times a year.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNaval expert with an eye for the flagsRoyal New Zealand Navy signals expert Shayna Keenan can talk with flags.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNavy fires back at critics over standoffThe commanding officer of the navy ship that was outlasted by three ageing fishing vessels in the Southern Ocean has responded to critics who labelled the operation a disaster.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCalls to up ante with fish piratesThe Royal New Zealand Navy is being urged to escalate a standoff with two illegal fishing vessels in the Southern Ocean, with calls last night for a show of firepower.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNavy in standoff with fishing boatsNew Zealand's Navy is in a standoff with two fishing vessels, whose crews are resisting attempts to be boarded.14 Jan 02:37 AM
New ZealandThird boat caught with illegal catchThe Royal New Zealand Navy has discovered a third fishing vessel with illegal catch in the Southern Ocean.13 Jan 03:38 AM
New ZealandNavy seeks to board suspect catch shipsRoyal NZ Navy officials were last night seeking permission to board two fishing vessels in the Southern Ocean which have been found with illegal catches.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNavy intercepts boats with illicit catchThe New Zealand navy has intercepted fishing vessels with illegal catch in the Southern Ocean.12 Jan 01:32 AM
New ZealandGrisly episode in Navy historyAuckland has been NZ's naval hub for almost 175 years but few know the Navy's establishment in Devonport was marred by a brutal triple murder and scandal.03 Jan 04:00 PM
