For Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Physical Training Instructor, Petty Officer Deena-Ranginui Puketapu, sport has never been just a pastime. 03 December, 2025 Sport has been the heartbeat of her life, her connection to whānau, and the vehicle that has taken her from Hawke’s Bay to the world stage. This year, her remarkable contribution toContinue reading “Dedicated team player balances elite Sport with Service to deliver impressive multi-sport season”
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New Zealand’s OPV Otago to resume operations in 2026 following Manawanui sinking
The New Zealand Defense Force conducting fleet maneuvers in the Hauraki Gulf in 2010, including the HMNZS (Protector-class offshore patrol vessels) Otago (foreground), Wellington, Pukaki, Rotoiti, Hawea, Taupo, and Manawanui.LAC Grant Armishaw/NZ Defence Reuters Published on: 02 Dec 2025, 6:56 pm The New Zealand Navy will return to service in the third quarter of 2026Continue reading “New Zealand’s OPV Otago to resume operations in 2026 following Manawanui sinking”
RNZN Sailor of the Year lives core values
Royal New Zealand Navy Marine Technician Acting Petty Officer Kristen Kotuhi (Ngāti Raukawa) has been named the 2025 New Zealand Defence Force Sailor of the Year, for her professionalism, outstanding leadership and technical mastery. 01 December, 2025 “I was pleasantly shocked when I heard my name being called for the award. I thought if I’mContinue reading “RNZN Sailor of the Year lives core values”
New Zealand warship makes rare transit through sensitive Taiwan Strait
New Zealand Navy’s largest ship transited through strait, defence minister says HMNZS Aotearoa Published on: 27 Nov 2025, 10:02 pm The New Zealand Navy’s largest ship, the oiler HMNZS Aotearoa, made a rare transit through the sensitive Taiwan Strait earlier this month, Defence Minister Judith Collins told Reuters. One source with knowledge of the situation said theContinue reading “New Zealand warship makes rare transit through sensitive Taiwan Strait”
