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NZDF's HMNZS Manawanui Update 19 October 2024
Saturday, 19 October 2024, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The first step in this operation is to secure float bags under the container to lift it, then tow the container to shore. More >>
NZDF's Latest Update On HMNZS Manawanui (18 Oct)
Friday, 18 October 2024, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The work, which has been approved by Samoan government officials, is dependent on the weather and sea conditions and could take at least three days. The work is planned to start tomorrow. More >>
Containers To Be Removed From Reef After HMNZS Manawanui Sinking
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 5:52 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is working with a local contractor, ARK Marine, to remove the three shipping containers from the reef off the south-west coast of Upolu. More >>
NZDF's Latest Update On HMNZS Manawanui
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
HMNZS Canterbury has arrived in Apia harbour to support the Government of Samoa’s hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. The ship is also transporting equipment that can assist in our ongoing response. More >>
NZDF's Latest Update On HMNZS Manawanui
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The NZDF continues to conduct daily beach surveys together with local authorities and have not found any evidence of pollution or fuel affecting the shoreline. More >>
NZDF To Hold Court Of Inquiry Into HMNZS Manawanui Sinking
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The terms of reference direct the COI to collect and record evidence and report on the sequence of events leading up to the loss of the ship, the cause of the grounding and subsequent sinking, and details on notification procedures, injuries sustained ... More >>
RNZN Divers Assess Sunken HMNZS Manawanui In Samoa
Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
“The dive team has begun assessing the area where HMNZS Manawanui sank to better understand the environmental impacts and clean-up efforts required in Samoa,” Commodore Arndell said. More >>
HMNZS Manawanui Crew And Passengers Rescued After Ship Runs Aground In Samoa
Sunday, 6 October 2024, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) worked closely with the Rescue Coordination Centre (RCCNZ) who led the rescue effort. Numerous vessels responded to provide assistance, and a Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon was also deployed to assist. More >>
Last Flights To The Ice With Retiring Hercules C-130H Open The Antarctic Summer Season
Friday, 27 September 2024, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The NZDF typically deploys around 140 personnel each year to Antarctica. That includes a team based at Harewood Terminal in Christchurch, who are responsible for moving passengers and cargo on a variety of flights operated by the RNZAF and United States ... More >>
Mortars And Machine Guns Pack The Punch In Latest Fiji-New Zealand Army Exercise
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 6:30 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The exercise culminated with a live fire exercise in the Nausori Highlands, which was a prime opportunity for RFMF and NZ Army soldiers to not only put theory into practice, but also enhance the relationship between the two forces and their ability ... More >>
NZDF Contributes To Solomon Islands Explosives Disposal Work
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:05 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Seven Royal New Zealand Navy personnel are aiding a multinational team in the Solomon Islands to safely dispose of explosive remnants from the Second World War under Operation Render Safe. More >>
First Female Divers Join The Royal New Zealand Navy Clearance Diving Trade Unclassified
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:30 am | New Zealand Defence Force
For the first time, two female divers have graduated into the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Clearance Diving trade. More >>
Age No Barrier As Persevering Auckland Mum Conquers RNZAF Recruit Course
Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 11:51 am | New Zealand Defence Force
While many spend their birthdays with family and friends, she was slogging it out on one of the hardest parts of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) recruit course at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, in Marlborough. More >>
Pasifika Community Leader Receives Special NZDF Commendation
Friday, 16 August 2024, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
In awarding a Commendation for Exceptional Leadership, Brigadier Rob Krushka, said Mr Pulefolau exemplified everything the Defence Force desired in its people. More >>
Navy Medic’s Decade-long Journey To Her Dream Job
Friday, 2 August 2024, 9:22 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s Able Medical Assistant (AMA) Kjersti Faraimo is finally fulfilling her dream of working as a medical professional at sea. More >>
Solomon Island Deployment Concludes With NZDF Personnel Back Home
Thursday, 1 August 2024, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The contingent has continued to support Solomon Island police to maintain peace and stability, including through community engagement and reassurance. More >>
NZ Army Instructors March Out With Fijian Recruits For The First Time
Friday, 26 July 2024, 9:49 am | New Zealand Defence Force
For the first time, New Zealand Army instructors have participated in the marching out of Republic of Fiji Military Force (RFMF) recruits. More >>
Young Auckland Naval Officer Takes Charge Of HMNZS Taupo
Tuesday, 23 July 2024, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Aucklander will be in charge of Taupo, which carries out maritime surveillance, fishery patrols, boarding operations, navigation training and search and rescue response around New Zealand’s 15,000km coast and out to the 200 nautical mile limit of the ... More >>
HMNZS Manawanui Returns From South Pacific Deployment
Wednesday, 10 July 2024, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
HMNZS Manawanui arrived back at Devonport Naval Base on Wednesday, allowing the crew to take a well-earned break after the busy deployment. More >>
Coastwatchers Finally Honoured At Poignant Government House Ceremony
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Thirty civilian coastwatchers who provided invaluable - and until now unrecognised - service during the Second World War as the eyes and ears for the Allied effort in the Pacific, have received a long-awaited act of recognition at Government House ... More >>
