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Samoan Local Upset With Lack Of Manawanui Updates
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:34:01 +1300 | RNZ
But both the Chief of Navy and the Samoan government say community engagement is being led by local authorities. More >>
Failed Boot Camp Experiment Must End
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:51:23 +1300 | Green Party
“We risk repeating a shameful part of our history and ruining the lives of our rangatahi by bringing back boot camps,” says the Green Party’s spokesperson for Justice, Tamatha Paul.More >>
New Zealand MPs To Attend NATO Parliamentary Assembly For The First Time
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:23:15 +1300 | Office of the Speaker
This is the first time a New Zealand delegation has been invited to attend. The delegation will be attending as a parliamentary guest, and will contribute to important ongoing dialogues on international security and defence on the global stage.More >>
MSA Pilot Participant Update
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:36:40 +1300 | New Zealand Government
Children’s Minister Karen Chhour is disappointed but says it would be naïve to think that none of these young men would reoffend. More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response | 20 November 2024
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:37:28 +1300 | New Zealand Defence Force
Notwithstanding external factors, fuel removal is expected to get underway in December. As always, with any operation at sea, weather can have an impact and cause delay. More >>
The United States And Ukraine Announce Partnership On Leading Edge Small Modular Reactor Projects At COP29
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 22:09:18 +1300 | U.S. Department of State
These partnerships will help position Ukraine to take a leadership role on secure and safe nuclear energy and industrial decarbonization. More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response 18 November 2024
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:26:50 +1300 | New Zealand Defence Force
Mitigation of any potential environmental impacts through on-going monitoring and surveillance of the ship and site continue on a daily basis. The main fuel tanks on Manawanui remain intact.More >>
Removal Of HMNZS Manawanui Fuel And Other Pollutants To Get Underway
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:00:14 +1300 | New Zealand Defence Force
The operation to remove the fuel would be done as quickly and safely as possible, but this would be dependent on several factors, such as weather and sea conditions. More >>
Defence Minister To Attend ASEAN Meeting
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:58:06 +1300 | New Zealand Government
The meeting comprises Defence Ministers from ASEAN and its eight Dialogue Partners, including Australia, China, Japan and the United States. More >>
Look Out Rocks … Oops Too Late
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:50:13 +1300 | Jim Mikoz
We live in a country surrounded by reefs & rocks. In recent years 3 large ships have hit rocks in our territorial waters: the MS Mikhail Lermontov, MV Rena, & now the NZ Navy warship the HMNZS Manawanui. The common denominator to all three of theseMore >>
Chief Of Defence Force Recognises International Responders In HMNZS Manawanui Rescue Efforts
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:36:18 +1300 | New Zealand Defence Force
The four commendations presented are to a Samoan tour guide who paddled out to the ship in his kayak, the crew of one of the first vessels on the scene, a Royal Australian Navy officer who helped coordinate the response and the Samoan Maritime Police.More >>
Uniformed Defence Force Should Not Be Used As Strike Breakers
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:48:15 +1300 | NZCTU
“In a modern liberal democracy, any deployment of the armed forces in employment relations is a drastic step, and should be avoided at all costs,” said Wagstaff. More >>
Interim Court Of Inquiry Report Into HMNZS Manawanui Sinking Received
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:57:15 +1300 | New Zealand Defence Force
Rear Admiral Golding said the Court had made good progress with its investigations, and was on track with interviews and evidence gathering. More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response - 13 November 2024
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:32:20 +1300 | New Zealand Defence Force
Meanwhile, mitigation of any potential environmental impacts through on-going monitoring and surveillance of the ship and site continue on a daily basis. The main fuel tanks on Manawanui remain intact.More >>
Sir Robert Gillies Laid To Rest, As Hundreds Attend Service
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:54:13 +1300 | RNZ
The 99-year-old was the last man standing from the Māori battalion, serving in B company from 1942 to 1945. More >>
Hundreds Pay Final Respects To Sir Robert Gillies At Rotorua Marae
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:22:24 +1300 | RNZ
Mourners, politicians and representatives of the NZ Army have been welcomed onto Te Papaiouru marae in Rotorua. More >>
Kiribati Voices Concern Over Ongoing Missile Testing In The Pacific Ocean
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:15:34 +1300 | RNZ
In statement on Monday, Kiribati President's Office said the island nation "does not welcome the United State's recent ICBM test", which was conducted last Wednesday. More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response | 11 November
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:52:02 +1300 | New Zealand Defence Force
A Task Group, made up of members of the Royal New Zealand Navy, is in Samoa assigned to Operation Resolution for the next stage of removing the fuel from HMNZS Manawanui. They have the skills to manage highly complex and technical operations like this, ...More >>
NZDF Honours Last Māori Battalion Warrior
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 13:59:14 +1300 | New Zealand Defence Force
Chief of Army Major General Rose King said his passing was a personal loss for Sir Robert’s whānau, fellow veterans, the Army and the wider community. More >>
Poroporoaki: Sir Robert ‘Bom’ Gillies
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 13:29:25 +1300 | New Zealand Government
Sir Bom will be remembered as a guardian of our history and a champion of Māori rights. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations to honour the sacrifices of those who served and to strive for a just and equitable society.More >>
