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NZ Defence force to cut 374 civilian jobs

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The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is set to reduce its civilian workforce by 374 roles as part of a major restructure, following 145...

NZSAS was deployed to guard 501 deportees in MIQ during COVID-19

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New Zealand’s elite military force, the Special Air Service (NZSAS), was quietly deployed to oversee 501 deportees from Australia in a managed isolation quarantine...

Samoa and NZ discuss compensation over Manawanui wreck

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Samoa and New Zealand are in talks regarding compensation for communities affected by the sinking of the New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Manawanui off...

Human error blamed for HMNZS Manawanui grounding and sinking, interim inquiry reveals

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HMNZS Manawanui grounded and sunk off the coast of Samoa as a result of human error, the interim Court of Inquiry report shows. The Royal...

Collins authorises military staff to fill civilian roles as strike continues

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In response to a pay dispute leading to strike action by approximately 1,000 civilian Defence Force staff, New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins has...

Manawanui recently given the green tick after period of maintenance

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The navy has confirmed that the Manawanui had recently undergone a maintenance period and was deemed safe for operation after post-maintenance trials. All 75 crew...

Court of Inquiry launched into Manawanui sinking

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A Court of Inquiry has been initiated to investigate how the HMNZS Manawanui, a $100 million New Zealand naval vessel, ran aground and sank...

Manawanui on fire, crew rescued

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A fire has broken out aboard the New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Manawanui after it ran aground on a reef off the southern coast of...

NZ naval vessel runs aground off Samoa’s Upolu coast

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The HMNZS Manawanui has run aground near the Samoan island of Upolu. The ship, known for its specialised diving and hydrographic capabilities, was conducting routine...

First female army chief appointed

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For the first time in New Zealand’s history, a woman will hold the top position in the army. Brigadier Rose King has been promoted to...

NZDF’s Red Sea deployment extended

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New Zealand has extended its contribution to the US-led coalition working to uphold maritime security in the Red Sea, Defence Minister Judith Collins and...