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Auckland parade marks WWII battle

Kiwi veterans joined nearly 600 sailors for a parade down Auckland's Queen Street this morning to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the River Plate.

Kiwi crew at heart of history

With bells clanging, whistles screeching and hundreds of booted sailors clattering to their firing stations, boy seaman Bob Batt had every right to be scared.

Sacked officer 'been through hell'

It would serve no purpose to retry a former senior naval officer, who had "been through hell" since being dismissed over an affair with a subordinate, a court has heard.

Challenge for US Marines

The Four Nations Maritime Rugby Cup kicked off when the Royal New Zealand Navy took on the United States Marine Corps at the Devonport Naval Base yesterday.

Naval families reunited

Tears and broad smiles were everywhere as naval families were reunited today after three long months at sea.

Former naval officer has convictions over affair quashed

A senior naval officer who was dismissed from the service for having a relationship with a subordinate has had his convictions quashed.

Navy farewells its Number One

The Royal New Zealand Navy has lost its "number one" after the retirement of possibly its oldest employee.

Defence personnel return home

New Zealand defence personnel are on their way home after the world's largest military exercise in Hawaii.

An 'uncomfortable' hero

To three rescued yachties he's an absolute hero. But Navy Lieutenant Simon Wasley feels 'fairly uncomfortable' about the label, despite his dive into treacherous seas.

Navy rule change embraces Movember

Lieutenant Commander Mike Peebles made naval history yesterday, becoming the first officer to be shaved in preparation for growing a moustache for Movember.

Navy seeks replacement for two ships

Senior officer dismissed from navy

A married senior naval officer dismissed from the Defence Force after a 37-year career over an affair with a subordinate has not yet decided whether to appeal.

Commodore guilty of affair charges

A senior navy officer has been found guilty of charges relating to a relationship with a subordinate at a Court Martial.

Court martial: 'You have broken me'

Long hours of answering questions about her ill-fated affair with a senior Defence boss drove a woman to breaking point late on the first day of a Court Martial.

Court martial: Romance under scrutiny

An ongoing romantic liaison between Royal New Zealand Navy Commodore Kevin Keat and a female civilian staff member is under scrutiny at a court martial.

Mother remembers slain officer

The pain of her son's violent death hasn't eased with the passing of time for Beverley Lawrie, but gathering together with his former police colleagues helps.

Former Navy land set for development

Ngati Whatua might develop up to 100 residences on its 4.2ha Wakakura block near Devonport.

Ex-servicemen want recognition for Mururoa

Navy ex-servicemen suffering ill health from the fallout of French nuclear testing at Mururoa are calling for a special remembrance day.