A Seasprite maritime helicopter and its associated equipment and ammunition is on its way to Singapore thanks to the transport capabilities of the Royal Australian Air Force. 19 September, 2025 The SH-2G(I) Seasprite Helicopter from No. 6 Squadron, was this week loaded aboard a Boeing C-17A Globemaster III at RNZAF Base Auckland. The helicopter will connect withContinue reading “Seasprite helicopter transported for duty in Asia”
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Thames naval officer takes command of Navy’s multi-role vessel
The newest Commanding Officer of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Canterbury says his 35-year Navy career started with an inspiring recruiter who visited his high school in Thames. 12 September, 2025 Commander Wayne Andrew uttered “I have the ship” at a Change of Command ceremony at Devonport Naval Base on Thursday, receiving the ship’sContinue reading “Thames naval officer takes command of Navy’s multi-role vessel”
Royal New Zealand Navy stalwart honoured after 56 years of service
Roger Sheehan has been awarded a Chief of Defence Force Commendation for his work in improving Navy Reserve Force training. Photo / Supplied After 56 years in the Royal New Zealand Navy and Navy Reserves, Warrant Officer electronic warfare instructor Roger Sheehan is still contributing to the service and has crowned his career with recognitionContinue reading “Royal New Zealand Navy stalwart honoured after 56 years of service”
Merchant Navy Day at Pukeahu
September 1, 2025 Press Release – Ministry for Culture and HeritageMerchant Navy Day will be marked by a national commemoration on Wednesday 3 September at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington. Maheno at Port Chalmers, 1915The hospital ship Maheno fully dressed and nearing completion at Port Chalmers mid-1915. “Please join us to mark thisContinue reading “Merchant Navy Day at Pukeahu”
HMNZS Canterbury’s fourth capital visit this year highlights ship’s critical Defence role
Multi-role logistics vessel HMNZS Canterbury has arrived in Wellington for the fourth time this year as part of its transportation duties to and from Exercise Talisman Sabre in Australia. 29 August, 2025 In what has been a complex three-month deployment, HMNZS Canterbury has clocked up more 16,730 nautical miles, or three-quarters of the way around the circumferenceContinue reading “HMNZS Canterbury’s fourth capital visit this year highlights ship’s critical Defence role”
