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HMS Dido/HMNZS Southland HMS Dido was a Royal Navy (RN) Leander-class frigate. Entering service in 1961, Dido was involved in the Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation, served with NATO’s Standing Naval Force Atlantic on several occasions, and was one of the frigates used for the filming of the drama series Warship.HMNZS SouthlandFollowing a defence review at the startContinue reading “HMS Dido/HMNZS Southland (F104)”

John Titmus1966/1967 FESR VeteranSenior Vice PresidentHowick RSA & Community Club By Staff -November 19, 2021 While on the face of it a further 4500 veterans have been issued with the “Operational Service Medal” however, being one of the recipients, that’s all it was. This battle of recognition for some of us has been going for close toContinue reading “Veterans continue battle for recognition”

Home › NationalContributor:Fuseworks MediaFriday, 19 November, 2021 – 08:30 Commander Trevor Leslie, Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), has been awarded the Peter Rule Inclusion Award for 2021. The annual award recognises New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel who have made a positive contribution to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Commander Leslie, as Head of Trade forContinue reading “RNZ Navy diver recognised for developing diversity”

Photo below of an Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), underway near Hilo, Hawaii. A United States Navy ship will visit New Zealand in the next fortnight, it’s been announced, providing an opportunity for our Defence Force (NZDF) to receive more training. The vessel – an Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer – willContinue reading “United States Navy ship to visit New Zealand this month”

Tuesday, 16 November 2021, 11:39 amPress Release: Oratia Books HMS New Zealand is arguably the most famous ship ever to serve for the country, even though it was under Royal Navy colours. It has hitherto featured only in general naval histories, so this week’s publication of The Battlecruiser New Zealand by Matthew Wright fills in an often-overlooked chapterContinue reading “Battlecruiser New Zealand – ‘biography’ Of A Ship That Defined The Country’s Imperial Past”