No. 6 Squadron – Vigilance with Patience
21 November 2025
Latest Stories
Tohu Awards celebrate part-time Defence commitments
19 November 2025
Organisation
HMNZS Taupo toughs it out as weather tests Navy trainees
17 November 2025
Ops & exercises
Five Eyes strategic navy talks conclude in Wellington
14 November 2025
Partnerships
Defence Force programme inspires Tasman school’s STEM success
12 November 2025
Science and Technology
Mentoring champion earns Peter Rule inclusion honour
12 November 2025
People
New Zealand Defence Force ready for high-risk weather season
11 November 2025
In the community
Resourceful Navy musician realises Antarctic dream, armed with plastic French horn
06 November 2025
People
NZDF psyche programme finds favour in Vietnam
06 November 2025
Partnerships
Op Whio
03 November 2025
Ops & exercises
NZDF ship and aircraft deploy to Indo-Pacific region for operations and exercises
22 October 2025
Ops & exercises
Divers test their engineering skills in Guam
20 October 2025
Ops & exercises
New commander of frigate Te Kaha
17 October 2025
People
Navy diver who led team during HMNZS Manawanui response receives award
16 October 2025
People
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Operation Resolution
06 October 2025
Story Collection
Statement on the marking of one year since the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
06 October 2025
Organisation
Military Police roll out new fleet of vehicles across the force
03 October 2025
Capability
Working in the ‘real world’ at NATO’s premier IEDD exercise
03 October 2025
Ops & exercises
Kiwi commended during Australian frigate exchange
01 October 2025
People
NZ Army takes top dining honours
26 September 2025
Life in service
Christchurch plumber becomes Navy survey specialist
25 September 2025
People
Otago sailor embraces sub-surface surveying with Navy
25 September 2025
People
New Zealand among five nations uniting for Exercise Bersama Lima
25 September 2025
Partnerships
Seasprite helicopter transported for duty in Asia
19 September 2025
Capability
Back onto the blue as HMNZS Taupo begins three-month ‘Bravos’
19 September 2025
Ops & exercises
Thames naval officer takes command of Navy’s multi-role vessel
12 September 2025
People
Navy stalwart recognised for Reserve Force training improvements
10 September 2025
People
Combined Task Force 150
08 September 2025
Ops & exercises
NZDF supports PNG’s independence celebrations
05 September 2025
Partnerships
HMNZS Canterbury’s fourth capital visit this year highlights ship’s critical Defence role
29 August 2025
Capability
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
From one Canterbury to another
24 April 2025
People
Family focuses Porirua man on a naval career at sea and in the air
11 March 2025
People
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