Navy’s sub-Antarctic science trip sows sailing seed for Dunedin student
19 May 2025
Latest Stories
Support is in the DNA of NZDF in new Defence Recruitment campaign
14 May 2025
Organisation
NZDF joins large South Pacific disaster exercise as new response group starts work
14 May 2025
Partnering
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Anzac Day 2025
14 May 2025
Story Collection
Hawke’s Bay Navy Officer leads New Zealand contingent at Gallipoli
14 May 2025
People
Te Kaha tops up for the mission ahead
13 May 2025
Partnering
Defence Force receives operating funding boost
05 May 2025
Capability
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Operation Resolution
05 May 2025
Story Collection
HMNZS Taupo aids in rescue after yacht grounding
01 May 2025
In the community
Professionals boost the Navy Reserve Force
30 April 2025
In the community
Attendance soars at Anzac Day service in Gallipoli with biggest crowds in a decade
26 April 2025
Our Heritage
Second World War veterans receive message from King Charles
25 April 2025
Our Heritage
From one Canterbury to another
24 April 2025
People
New memorial to honour the fallen
22 April 2025
Our Heritage
Dunedin forum makes it easier for veterans to access support
17 April 2025
Defence and Customs strengthen maritime security with uncrewed surface vessels
15 April 2025
Partnering
New Zealand Defence Force deepens commitment to the South East Asian region
15 April 2025
Ops & exercises
New Navy housing to be built on North Shore
11 April 2025
Media Release
Devonport Naval Base declares war on waste
09 April 2025
Organisation
Final Court of Inquiry into HMNZS Manawanui grounding and sinking in Samoa released
04 April 2025
Media Release
Indian and New Zealand navies involved in $181m drug bust in Indian Ocean
03 April 2025
Partnering
Matataua show their skills in Middle East
01 April 2025
Ops & exercises
New Zealand-led task force continues to disrupt illegal narcotics smugglers in the Middle East
25 March 2025
Partnering
NZDF medics prepare for ‘inevitable’ natural disaster
25 March 2025
Ops & exercises
Navy offer support for Warriors pre-season
18 March 2025
In the community
Family focuses Porirua man on a naval career at sea and in the air
11 March 2025
People
Behind the Penguin Missile launch
07 March 2025
Capability
Naval officer training ‘best decision’: Tokoroa student
04 March 2025
People
HMNZS Canterbury to provide platform for NZ work in Sub-Antarctic islands
03 March 2025
Ops & exercises
New Zealand Team celebrates successful Invictus Games in Canada
18 February 2025
People
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.
Meet our leaders
Considering a career in the navy?
You'll work as part of a tight-knit team, protecting your family, friends, the environment and your country from harm and representing the New Zealand way of life where you go. It's an incredibly rewarding job that gives you a real sense of purpose.
Find out moreThrough their eyes
Fifty years dedicated to Navy
07 February 2025
People
Navy Officer finds maritime value in aviation degree
08 January 2025
People
Whangarei sailor on deployment to South East Asia
19 September 2024
Media Release
Sailor expands her horizons with the Royal New Zealand Navy
13 September 2024
Media Release
First female divers join the Royal New Zealand Navy Clearance Diving trade
02 September 2024
Media Release
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22 August 2024
People
Jet skier eyes world title
31 July 2024