After a three-year upgrade in Canada, the naval vessel HMNZS Te Mana has returned to New Zealand shores.
The frigate and her 170-strong crew sailed into Waitematā Harbour this morning with Minister of Defence Peeni Henare on board for a ceremonial homecoming.
Also on board is new self defence missile technology, radar, and hull-mounted sonar.
Mohammad Alafeshat has more.
