Defence Force
Samoan villages told not to eat fish due to diesel leaks from Manawanui
The sunken Navy ship is leaking diesel from three spots on its underside, officials say. Audio
The scene of the Manawanui sinking: 'You could smell ... fumes'
About 5000 square metres of reef has been damaged by HMNZS Manawanui as it sunk in a marine reserve. Audio
Officials discuss next steps for HMNZS Manawanui
New Zealand and Samoan officials have just finished a meeting to decide the next steps for the sunken HMZNS Manawanui. Audio
Manawanui 'black box' data recorder found
Defence Force diving crews found the voyage data recorder - the equivalent of an aeroplane's flight recorder - on Tuesday.
What it's going to take to clean up the Manawanui
Coastal science Professor Chris Battershill, who helped lead the Rena cleanup and recovery, says speed will be of the essence as salvage crews attempt to stop fuel leaking from the sunken naval ship.
…Did the state of the navy contribute to the Manawanui sinking? Ask them, minister says
RNZ asked Judith Collins if she would ensure staffing issues were within the scope an inquiry.
Navy divers check Manawanui, find no leaks - NZDF
The Navy says HMNZS Manawanui, which sunk off the coast of Samoa, is not leaking oil. Audio
NZ plays defence in US cyber war exercise
The New Zealand Defence Force has taken part in what the US military calls a "milestone" offensive cyber military exercise.
Manawanui: How to salvage the ship?
Analysis - Speed will be of the essence as salvage crews attempt to stop fuel leaking from the sunken ship, Christopher Battershill writes.
Manawanui crew and passengers coming home
They're arriving back in Auckland tonight aboard an air force C-130 Hercules.
Manawanui sinking: What ship hulls do to reefs
Local conservationists want the wreck removed to preserve the delicate ecosystem in the area. Audio
Losing HMNZS Manawanui will put more pressure on Naval fleet says analyst
A strategic analyst says losing HMNZS Manawanui will put even more pressure on the rest of New Zealand's small ocean-going Naval fleet. Victoria University director for the centre of strategic studies… Audio
Former defence minister on sinking of Manawanui
A former defence minister says the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui off Samoa is heart-breaking and gutting. Former defence minister Ron Mark spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Defence Minister Judith Collins on sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
The Defence Minister says she wants to know why the Navy's dedicated seabed mapping ship the HMNZS Manawanui, hit a reef and sank off Samoa's main island Upolu. Minister of Defence Judith Collins… Audio
What we know about the sinking of the Manawanui
What caused the crash, what's next and how much will the ship cost to replace? Here are the details.
'They are safe and sound' - 75 crew rescued as NZ Navy ship sinks
'He shouldn't have been that close to the reef', a Samoan witness says after NZ Navy ship sinks off south coast.
Industry, academics not yet consulted on AUKUS II
Defence officials say they have not consulted with industry and academics about participating in AUKUS Pillar Two.
Christmas elves pack parcels for Kiwi troops deployed overseas
The RSA has been sending packages to military personnel deployed overseas at Christmas time for 84 years; a reminder of home.
200 Defence staff opt for redundancy, more cuts coming
Many staff are "utterly shocked" at the news and say the security of NZ's borders could be threatened, union says.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 20 September 2024
On today's episode, the head of Transporting New Zealand says the unreliability of Cook Strait ferries is placing stress and strain on the country's supply chain, the NZDF is warning civilian staff… Audio
