HMNZS Manawanui Sinks off Samoa
Crew and passengers of Royal New Zealand Navy Ship HMNZS Manawanui were rescued in the early hours of the morning of October 6th in Samoa after the vessel was grounded…
RNZN Divers Dispose of World War II Bombs in Vanuatu
Explosive Second World War relics that have lain underwater in Port Vila for nearly 80 years have been rendered safe by Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) divers, at the request…
HMNZS Manawanui Survey & Bomb Disposal in South Pacific
Dive and hydrographic vessel HMNZS Manawanui has arrived in Niue, the first stop in a seven-week deployment to the southwest Pacific. Operation Calypso will involve the 70-strong Royal New Zealand…
HMNZS Manawanui Assists in High Seas Drug Bust
New Zealand authorities have dealt a significant blow to an international criminal syndicate’s operation after intercepting 3.2 tonnes of cocaine afloat in the ocean. Under Operation Hydros, New Zealand Police,…
New Zealand Deploys Two Ships for Cyclone Garbrielle Relief
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s Dive, Hydrographic and Salvage vessel HMNZS Manawanui departed from Devonport Naval Base this afternoon, loaded with supplies for the East Coast region. Frigate HMNZS Te…
WWII Bombs Located in Tuvalu Waters
Twenty two 500lb WWII-era Aerial Bombs have been located underwater at Nanumea in Tuvalu, by members of the Royal Australian Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy, and United…
Divers Assist With WWII Bombs in Tuvalu Waters
Twenty two 500lb WWII-era Aerial Bombs have been located underwater at Nanumea in Tuvalu, by members of the Royal Australian Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy, and United…