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Navy trials whangārei reserve unit

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People of the Year Awards

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Operation Resolution

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Navy reserve unit celebrates 100 years

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Invictus Games 2025

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Tohu Awards 2024

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Removal of HMNZS Manawanui fuel and other pollutants to get underway

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Interim Court of Inquiry report into HMNZS Manawanui sinking received

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‘Outstanding year’ for 2024’s top Navy Cadet

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Matataua team provide recon duties on request

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Canterbury in support of CHOGM

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Aotearoa completes Indo-Pacific mission

Navy divers carry out daily reconnaissance on HMNZS Manawanui

Navy divers carry out daily reconnaissance on HMNZS Manawanui

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HMNZS Manawanui assessment and monitoring continues

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Invictus Games 2025: Meet our NZ Team

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All three containers removed from reef after HMNZS Manawanui sinking

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Two containers successfully removed from reef after HMNZS Manawanui sinking

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Containers to be removed from reef after HMNZS Manawanui sinking

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NZDF to hold Court of Inquiry into HMNZS Manawanui sinking

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RNZN divers assess sunken ship in Samoa

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HMNZS Manawanui crew to return home tonight

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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.