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 Te Mana Fires Two Sea Ceptor Missiles
Two successful missile firings from frigate HMNZS Te Mana signaled the final tick for both Te Mana and HMNZS Te Kaha’s capability release following their Frigate Systems Upgrade. This week…
Find Your Bearings on the RNZN’s Bravos Course
Some of your best moments can combine with some of your worst when it comes to Officer of the Watch training on board HMNZS Taupo. The Inshore Patrol Vessel is…
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 Matataua Receives Three Littoral Maneuver Craft
The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has added new high-speed craft to its fleet which will allow it to deliver divers, troops and mine counter measures on military operations around…
Naval Ships of New Zealand Visit Viet Nam
Two ships of the Royal New Zealand Navy, frigate HMNZS Te Mana and sustainment vessel HMNZS Aotearoa, arrived at the international port of Ho Chi Minh City on September 24,…
Navy Assists Customs in Underwater Drug Search
A team of Royal New Zealand Navy divers has scoured the hulls of two ships berthed at the Port of Tauranga, following intelligence reports they may have been transporting narcotics…
RNZN Sailors Take Part in Middle East Drug Bust
Royal New Zealand Navy personnel supporting counter terrorism and counter narcotics operations in the Middle East say it has been rewarding being part of operations that have seen more than…
RNZN Seasprite SH-2G(I) Trains in Coromandel Region
Whitianga locals had a bit of a different view last month, as a Royal New Zealand Navy Seasprite SH-2G(I) helicopter took to the skies over the Coromandel region. The helicopter,…
New Zealand Marks 100 Years of Military Aviation
Inclement weather didn’t stop the aviation buzz as hundreds turned out in Christchurch to celebrate 100 years of military aviation in New Zealand. On Saturday 14 June Christchurch’s Air Force…