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Young Kiwis help make ocean discoveries
A group of young Kiwis have helped make new discoveries in NZ's Kermadec Islands.
Navy rescues injured woman from Great Barrier Island
HMNZS Wellington rescuing woman with fractured leg from Great Barrier Island.
Defence Force helps international heroin haul
The NZDF was part of an international naval coalition that helped seize 915kg of heroin.
Search for missing diver continues in Wairarapa
The man was one of a party of three people diving at Flat Point, Wairarapa.
Navy joins search for missing fisherman
A dinghy has been found but a missing fisherman was not with it
Fijian fishing boat rescued by NZ Navy
The boat broke down around midnight on Tuesday and was stranded overnight.
Kiwi Christmas for our troops
NZ troops overseas are getting Kiwi parcels with a message from home for Christmas.
Slice of Kiwiana on way to NZ armed forces
Slice of Kiwiana on way to every Kiwi armed forces member serving overseas this Christmas.
Erupting volcano monitored by NZDF fly-over
A NZDF Orion has spotted huge columns of smoke and ash billowing from a Vanuatu volcano.
Willie Apiata performs the haka at Invictus Games
Willie Apiata VC performed a haka in honour of New Zealand's first medal win.
RNZN singer wins praise from Dame Vera Lynn
Navy Band singer Rebecca Nelson has received a fan letter from her hero
Emotional memorial for missing sailor
Kilino Joseph Lemafoe Tua was last seen in Samoa on April 29
Guns out as Chinese Navy docks in Auckland
Three Chinese Navy ships are docked in Auckland as they complete a goodwill tour.
First female commander for NZ warship
31 years ago, women couldn't go to sea. Now one is commanding Navy warship Te Mana.
Navy joins search for missing Kiwi sailor
New Zealand sailor Joseph Tua was last seen on April 29.
Last selfie guides search for sailor
Joseph Tua took a selfie near the ocean's edge with "rough looking waves" behind him.
NZ Navy sailor missing in Samoa
Exclusive: A New Zealand Navy sailor has disappeared while travelling in Samoa.
How Poppy Day donations are spent
Appeal has paid for everything from medical treatment to creating new life.
Herald launches poppy appeal with RSA
Remember to care - and help children of servicemen and - women killed in line of duty.
Herald launches poppy appeal with RSA
Remember to care, and help children of servicemen and, women killed in line of duty.
NZ Navy sends Hawea to Fiji for six months
Defence ministers announce new chapter in defence cooperation.
Why Steve Hansen's backing Poppy Appeal
All Blacks coach among big names supporting annual RSA fundraiser.
From chef to Navy's newest commanding officer
A sailor who started his career in the Navy as a chef is now the newest commanding officer.
1931 quake survivors share stories
By Anneke SmithLOOKING BACK: Jim Moran and Raymon Barrett, the oldest and youngest survivors of the 1931 quake, cut the cake alongside
Second US ship to visit New Zealand
A second US ship is on its way to New Zealand waters, following last year's warship visit.
Boy's heartfelt reunion with sailors
Little Oscar Cakebread had a rough start to life, but the future's looking a whole lot brighter thanks, in part, to the efforts of three young sailors.
Auckland woman named Sailor of the Year
Auckland woman Jo Stewart has reached the big time, being named the Royal New Zealand Navy's Sailor of the Year for 2016.