New ZealandNavy vet fears for grandkids' healthWayne O'Donnell was a stoker in the engine room of HMNZS Canterbury in August 1973 when it witnessed a nuclear test at Mururoa Atoll.18 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandUS Coastguard visit up to superpower: McCullyForeign Minister Murray McCully says a reciprocal visit to NZ from a US Coastguard vessel will not be happening anytime soon.26 May 01:26 AM
New ZealandSingapore cops quiz Kiwi sailorA Kiwi sailor from the navy frigate HMNZS Te Mana is being questioned by police in Singapore after an altercation in a bar.27 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandCobbers keep navy afloatThe New Zealand navy is relying on Australian sailors to keep it afloat as skilled crew leave in droves for higher-paid jobs across the Tasman.07 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandGreat Barrier fire finally under controlFire crews are optimistic they have gained the upper hand over a huge blaze that has been burning on Great Barrier Island throughout the week.24 Jan 06:10 PM
New ZealandTraining blamed in barge groundingInadequate training of crew in the use of navigation systems was one of several factors that grounded a navy barge in Whangarei on Waitangi Day, an inquiry finds.24 Oct 09:44 PM
New ZealandDeath of a sailor: A system of failureFamily members want accountability over the death of Byron Solomon on the HMNZS Canterbury, ruled preventable by a coroner. The 22-year-old was the first Navy sailor to die in active duty in 37 years when he drowned in 2007.05 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNavy death legal action considered The father of a sailor killed in an "unnecessary and preventable" Navy accident is considering further action following the release of a coroner's report. Byron Solomon, was the first Navy sailor to die on active service in 37 years.03 Aug 09:12 PM
New ZealandNavy officer drank until he was 'not in control'A navy commander downed glass after glass of white wine and embarrassed....02 Aug 05:30 PM
