Back onto the blue as HMNZS Taupo begins three-month ‘Bravos’
It’s that time of year when Warfare Officer trainees move from the simulator ashore to time at sea, coming to grips with watchkeeping duties aboard a real vessel.
19 September 2025
Latest ops & exercises
Combined Task Force 150
08 September 2025
Ops & exercises
Frigate HMNZS Te Kaha welcomed home following seven-month deployment
24 August 2025
Ops & exercises
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Navy’s warfare training helps uncover lake’s secrets
11 August 2025 -
Massive tick for partnership as large-scale military exercise wraps up
08 August 2025 -
HMNZS Canterbury concludes week-long Fiji deployment
25 July 2025 -
Replenishment by air for Navy ship
23 July 2025 -
HMNZS Canterbury delivers leading-edge technology to support regional security tasks in Fiji
18 July 2025 -
Exercise Talisman Sabre gets underway
14 July 2025
Media releases
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Thames naval officer takes command of Navy’s multi-role vessel
12 September 2025 -
Navy stalwart recognised for Reserve Force training improvements
10 September 2025 -
NZDF supports PNG’s independence celebrations
05 September 2025 -
Hawke’s Bay naval officer hones his skills in the Pacific
27 August 2025 -
Taupō trumpeter in demand in brand new career with Royal New Zealand Navy Band
26 August 2025 -
NZDF and University of Auckland collaborate on low-cost lifesaving locator for people at sea
14 August 2025 -
Sailor takes command of revitalised frigate HMNZS Te Mana
17 July 2025 -
Royal New Zealand Navy frigate visits Jakarta
01 July 2025 -
Navy divers neutralise Second World War mines in Hauraki Gulf
26 June 2025 -
New Zealand-led navies conclude counter narcotics operations in Middle East waters
25 June 2025 -
New Zealand warship links up with UK Carrier Strike Group for combined operation
17 June 2025 -
New Zealand-led task force, with Royal Navy, seizes NZ$1b worth of drugs in Arabian Sea
29 May 2025
Equipment in action
HMNZS Canterbury’s fourth capital visit this year highlights ship’s critical Defence role
29 August 2025
Capability
Government underscores ‘combat capable’ fleet in decision on Defence helicopter and plane
21 August 2025
Capability
Navy trio work alongside Fiji in piloting uncrewed vessels
31 July 2025
Capability
Defence Force receives operating funding boost
05 May 2025
Capability
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Behind the Penguin Missile launch
07 March 2025 -
First of Class: When bad weather is a good thing
01 May 2024 -
Anzac Day Flypasts 2024
23 April 2024 -
Royal New Zealand Navy to trial uncrewed, renewable-powered vessel
04 December 2023 -
Missiles away
01 December 2023 -
Soaring at Wings Over Wairarapa 2023
27 November 2023
