HMNZS StawellRANThe majority of Starwell’s career was spent in three areas. Initially, she served as a convoy escort along the east coast of Australia.[1] Following this, Stawell participated in a variety of escort, minesweeping, and combat roles throughout New Guinea waters.[1] In the final third of her career, the ship spent time in Hong KongContinue reading “Bathurst Class -HMNZS/HMAS Stawell (M348) –”
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New Zealand Navy officer says joining NZDF was best decision of her life
Waikato Herald Midshipman Montana Hartley. Photo / NZDF Joining the Royal New Zealand Navy has been the “best decision” of her life, Tokoroa 18-year-old Montana Hartley says. The newly minted naval officer just completed 22 weeks of junior officer and basic training at Devonport Naval Base and has now been posted to Wellington, to work at the New Zealand Defence Force’sContinue reading “New Zealand Navy officer says joining NZDF was best decision of her life”
NZ navy may need to work with Australia to grow capability – experts
@elle_odwyer Ellen.O’Dwyer@rnz.co.nz HMNZS Te Mana The Royal NZ Navy is facing critical shortages in many areas, say defence experts. Photo: Supplied/ NZ Defence Force New Zealand’s navy has a critical need for equipment and staffing, defence experts are warning, with some saying it needs to align closer to the Royal Australian Navy. The government has signalled its intentionContinue reading “NZ navy may need to work with Australia to grow capability – experts”
HMNZS Canterbury to provide platform for NZ work in Sub-Antarctic islands
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Canterbury is sailing for the Sub-Antarctic on a two-week deployment enabling government agencies to carry out essential work on New Zealand’s far-flung islands. 03 March, 2025 The military sealift vessel departed Bluff on Saturday for the 465km journey south to the Auckland Islands (Maungahuka) and then Campbell Island (Moutere Ihupuku), whichContinue reading “HMNZS Canterbury to provide platform for NZ work in Sub-Antarctic islands”
