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Two Navy Chiefs stand side by side in front of a wharf that have an archway that reads, "HMNZS PHILOMEL LANDING".

Australian Chief of Navy visits New Zealand

A small Royal New Zealand Navy Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat in front of the large grey US Navy ship, USS Blue Ridge.

Navy Reserves protect United States Naval Ship

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Operation Resolution

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New Zealand-led task force, with Royal Navy, seizes NZ$1b worth of drugs in Arabian Sea

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Psychologist wants to give back as Naval Reservist

Five Navy sailors stand in uniform in front of a large "USS Blue Ridge". The ship casts a shadow on the sailors on a cold sunny day.

Kiwi sailors thrive on US Navy flagship

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Navy’s sub-Antarctic science trip sows sailing seed for Dunedin student

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Support is in the DNA of NZDF in new Defence Recruitment campaign

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NZDF joins large South Pacific disaster exercise as new response group starts work

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Anzac Day 2025

A woman in dress Navy uniform smiles at the camera in front of trees and blue sky.

Hawke’s Bay Navy Officer leads New Zealand contingent at Gallipoli

Two large grey ships sail across blue seas only 45m away from each other. They are connected by lines and fuels pipes.

Te Kaha tops up for the mission ahead

A SH-2G(I) Seasprite Helicopter helicopter hovers over HMNZS Aotearoa

Defence Force receives operating funding boost

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HMNZS Taupo aids in rescue after yacht grounding

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Professionals boost the Navy Reserve Force

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Attendance soars at Anzac Day service in Gallipoli with biggest crowds in a decade

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Second World War veterans receive message from King Charles

LTCDR Finnerty’s happy place – the engine room on HMNZS Canterbury

From one Canterbury to another

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New memorial to honour the fallen

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Dunedin forum makes it easier for veterans to access support

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Defence and Customs strengthen maritime security with uncrewed surface vessels

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New Zealand Defence Force deepens commitment to the South East Asian region

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New Navy housing to be built on North Shore

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Devonport Naval Base declares war on waste

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Final Court of Inquiry into HMNZS Manawanui grounding and sinking in Samoa released

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Indian and New Zealand navies involved in $181m drug bust in Indian Ocean

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Matataua show their skills in Middle East

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New Zealand-led task force continues to disrupt illegal narcotics smugglers in the Middle East

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NZDF medics prepare for ‘inevitable’ natural disaster

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Navy offer support for Warriors pre-season

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We are Te Taua Moana - Warriors of the Sea

Maritime security and secure trade routes are vital for New Zealand. Our Exclusive Economic Zone is one of the largest in the world, and at 30m square kilometres, our search and rescue area of responsibility is 7% of the earth’s surface. We protect our ocean resources along with our Pacific Island neighbours and help maintain and preserve order in our region. We respond to disasters and crises, carrying people, equipment, supplies and expertise to where they are needed most.

We are a force of highly trained professionals.

We come from all walks of life and share a strong sense of what it means to be Kiwi - our culture is based on our values Tū Kaha (courage), Tū Tika (commitment), Tū Tira (comradeship) and Tū Maia (integrity). Together, we are Force for New Zealand and are proud to serve Aotearoa and its diverse communities.

We operate a fleet of ships, watercraft, and aircraft for operational tasks and training.

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