Tongan junior officers graduate from Royal New Zealand Navy course
19 December 2025
Latest Stories
HMS Neptune tragedy
19 December 2025
Our Heritage
Limited Service Volunteer from Whanganui finds his true calling in the Navy
18 December 2025
People
Whakatane officer on sponsored path to Naval Engineer
16 December 2025
People
Whakatāne sailor achieves Navy dream
16 December 2025
People
Kaitaia woman thrives in Navy environment
16 December 2025
People
YEAR IN REVIEW
16 December 2025
Organisation
Gisborne sailor home for Christmas after months at sea
15 December 2025
People
Remembering River Plate
13 December 2025
Our Heritage
Whakatāne sailor home for Christmas after eight-month deployment
12 December 2025
People
Nelson sailor home for Christmas after eight-month deployment
12 December 2025
People
Hamilton sailor home for Christmas after eight-month deployment
12 December 2025
People
HMNZS Aotearoa welcomed home after eight-month deployment
12 December 2025
Ops & exercises
New Zealand Defence Force personnel support largest US Navy humanitarian and civil assistance mission
11 December 2025
Partnerships
NZDF bolsters North Korea sanctions enforcement with HMNZS Aotearoa and P-8A Poseidon
08 December 2025
Ops & exercises
2025 NZDF Person of the Year – Sailor shows exceptional leadership and technical mastery
05 December 2025
People
Dedicated team player balances elite Sport with Service to deliver impressive multi-sport season
03 December 2025
People
Registration opens for 2026 Gallipoli services in Türkiye
03 December 2025
Our Heritage
RNZN Sailor of the Year lives core values
01 December 2025
People
First shot fired in redevelopment of Naval Base
26 November 2025
Organisation
Navy combat simulator specialist named NZDF Civilian of the Year
25 November 2025
People
No. 6 Squadron – Vigilance with Patience
21 November 2025
Capability
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
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