Navy trials whangārei reserve unit
06 December 2024
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People of the Year Awards
05 December 2024
Story Collection
Hydrogen fuel in Navy’s future
05 December 2024
Organisation
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Operation Resolution
04 December 2024
Story Collection
Navy reserve unit celebrates 100 years
04 December 2024
Our Heritage
Registration for Gallipoli 2025 services open
04 December 2024
Our Heritage
Outstanding sportsperson looks back on journey
02 December 2024
People
Details from interim court of inquiry report into HMNZS Manawanui incident released
29 November 2024
Media Release
NZDF recognises extra-yard efforts of soldier, sailor, aviator and civilian
20 November 2024
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Invictus Games 2025
19 November 2024
Story Collection
Overcoming Obstacles at the Melbourne 70.3 Triathlon
19 November 2024
People
Tohu Awards 2024
18 November 2024
In the community
Removal of HMNZS Manawanui fuel and other pollutants to get underway
18 November 2024
Media Release
NZDF Medic Match crowns Cantabrian as top operator
15 November 2024
Media Release
Chief of Defence Force recognises international responders in HMNZS Manawanui rescue efforts
15 November 2024
Media Release
Interim Court of Inquiry report into HMNZS Manawanui sinking received
14 November 2024
Media Release
‘Outstanding year’ for 2024’s top Navy Cadet
07 November 2024
People
Matataua team provide recon duties on request
07 November 2024
Partnering
Kiwis maintaining the truce on the Korean Peninsula
06 November 2024
Ops & exercises
Canterbury in support of CHOGM
06 November 2024
Ops & exercises
Aotearoa completes Indo-Pacific mission
29 October 2024
Ops & exercises
Navy divers carry out daily reconnaissance on HMNZS Manawanui
28 October 2024
Media Release
HMNZS Manawanui assessment and monitoring continues
27 October 2024
Media Release
Invictus Games 2025: Meet our NZ Team
25 October 2024
People
All three containers removed from reef after HMNZS Manawanui sinking
23 October 2024
Media Release
Two containers successfully removed from reef after HMNZS Manawanui sinking
21 October 2024
Media Release
Containers to be removed from reef after HMNZS Manawanui sinking
17 October 2024
Media Release
NZDF to hold Court of Inquiry into HMNZS Manawanui sinking
10 October 2024
Media Release
RNZN divers assess sunken ship in Samoa
08 October 2024
Media Release
HMNZS Manawanui crew to return home tonight
07 October 2024
Media Release
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
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
Tonga Language Week 2024
22 August 2024
People
Jet skier eyes world title
31 July 2024
People
Kiribati Language Week 2024
08 July 2024
People
Second World War-era bombs in Vanuatu made safe by Navy divers
26 June 2024