HMNZS Kiwi – Bird Classwas a Bird class minesweeper of the Royal New Zealand Navy. She was commissioned in 1941 for minesweeping and anti-submarine roles. From 1948 to 1956 she functioned as a training ship. On 29 January 1943, with her sister ship Moa, Kiwi rammed and wrecked[1] the Japanese submarine I-1. At the timeContinue reading “HMNZS Kiwi (T102)”
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NZ navy ship shadowed by seven Chinese warships
5:08 pm on 8 December 2025 HMNZS Aotearoa was sent to the East China and Yellow Seas last month in an effort to bolster United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea. Photo: Supplied / NZDF A New Zealand navy ship sailing in East Asia was shadowed by seven Chinese warships, the Defence Force has confirmed. HMNZSContinue reading “NZ navy ship shadowed by seven Chinese warships”
This image captures a moment in April 1945 at Mechanics Bay in Auckland, New Zealand, featuring several Short Sunderland and Short Sandringham flying boats.
HMNZS Canterbury (F421), HMNZS Southland (F104), HMNZS Endeavour (A11), HMNZS Waikato (F55) and HMNZS Wellington (F69).
Dedicated team player balances elite Sport with Service to deliver impressive multi-sport season
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”
