Far North man Russell Hockley (centre) finally received his Nuclear Medal recently at Kaitāia RSA, 67 years after witnessing nuclear bomb tests in the Pacific. Also at the presentation were family members (from left) Karen Subritzky, Jacqueline Hiku, Russell Hockley Jr and Cynthia Shailes. It’s taken 67 years, but after witnessing nuclear explosions Far NorthContinue reading “Far North man gets medal for witnessing nuclear bomb tests, 67 years after the event – Northern Advocate – 19 Mar, 2024”
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RNZN – Sword of distinction goes with pride of service https://ift.tt/Gi0hFq5
When Midshipman Sean Keven became the first ever officer to receive the Dick McBurney Sword of Distinction, it was during his intake’s graduation day in December. It’s only now that he’s had a chance to appreciate the story behind it. 30 JANUARY, 2024 In July Navy Today ran a story on Lieutenant Commander (rtd) Dick McBurneyContinue reading “RNZN – Sword of distinction goes with pride of service https://ift.tt/Gi0hFq5”
Royal New Zealand Navy Frigate HMNZS Te Mana sails alongside USS Abraham Lincoln during joint operations in the North Arabian Sea in July 30, 2008 [Photo: US Navy/N. Brett Morton] On January 3, the White House released a belligerent statemen
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Built in 1979 for the Royal New Zealand Navy now – EXCLUSIVE: Notorious drug yacht moors in Gloucester
In a previous life as HMNZS Kahu By Simon Hacker | 9th January 2024 A pleasure cruiser that sailed into stormy headlines after it was confiscated during a busted £160m drug run has rocked up for repairs and a refurb at a boatyard in the heart of Gloucester. The 120ft expedition yacht Kahu was used to smuggleContinue reading “Built in 1979 for the Royal New Zealand Navy now – EXCLUSIVE: Notorious drug yacht moors in Gloucester”
Royal New Zealand Navy Anzac class frigate HMNZS Te Mana operating with the USN aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, 30-July-2008, Arabian Sea
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