Tag: New Zealand

  • NZ Navy chief doubts Chinese claims

    Doubts over anti-piracy claim. New Zealand Navy chief doubts over Chinese claims on foray in Indian Ocean NEW DELHI: Sharing India’s doubts over Chinese claims that forays by its submarines […]

  • NZ receives three new helos

    Replacements boost capabilities.  New Zealand Defense Force Receives Three Seasprite Helos The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) announced today that it has accepted delivery of three Seasprite SH-2G(I) helicopters from […]

  • Pirate fishers spotted

    Pirate fishers let go by the New Zealand navy have been found again. Pirate fishers spotted off Australian Antarctic base Andrew Darby Pirate fishers let go by the New Zealand […]

  • NZ Orion heads to Gulf of Aden

    Maritime surveillance aircraft to join anti-piracy efforts in region. NZ Orion heads to Gulf of Aden A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-3K2 Orion aircraft left Auckland today bound […]

  • New Zealand, China Boost Defence Ties

    Both countries consider maritime security to be vital. New Zealand and China Decide to Boost Defence Ties By Kalyan Kumar New Zealand and China will work towards strengthening defence ties, reported 3 News. […]

  • Lessons Learned

    The response to New Zealand’s worst maritime disaster involving the wrecked container ship Rena has shown the need for better community engagement, the country’s maritime authority says. Lessons from Rena […]

  • Boat Refugees

    New Zealand is proposing new measures to allow authorities to detain large groups of boat refugees under a single warrant for up to six months. If New Zealand passes the […]

  • Rogue Wave Capsizes Fishing Boat

    12m rogue wave causes fishing boat to capsize. Captain, Rewai Karetai, who was hailed as a hero for saving three people earlier this year, is amongst the missing. New Zealand […]

  • N.Z Says N.O.

    New Zealand has turned down a United Nations request to provide a warship for piracy patrols, probably off the coast of Africa. Defence Minister Wayne Mapp said the navy had […]