NZDF teams with Customs to monitor Pacific regions

Surveillance assets from the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and New Zealand Customs Service have been in action across the Pacific in August, helping regional partners safeguard their waters and protect vital ocean resources. 03 September, 2026 At the request of the Government of Fiji, the jointly owned Royal New Zealand Navy and Customs UncrewedContinue reading “NZDF teams with Customs to monitor Pacific regions”

Babcock Australasia, Saab Australia selected as frigate capability life cycle manager for Anzac Class frigates

Naval – 02 September 2026 – By: Robert Dougherty Anzac Class frigates HMA Ships Stuart and Ballarat sail through Sydney Harbour during the Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review 2026. Photo: POIS David Cox Babcock Australasia, partnering with Saab Australia, has been selected as the frigate capability life cycle manager to deliver critical asset management, engineering, and supplyContinue reading “Babcock Australasia, Saab Australia selected as frigate capability life cycle manager for Anzac Class frigates”

NZ Army Officer Cadets pushed to limits in rite of passage challenge in Exercise Nemesis

Surviving Ngamatea Swamp in the Waiouru Military Training Area as part of Exercise Nemesis is a rite of passage for all New Zealand Army Officers. 02 September, 2026 The “swamp challenge” is arguably one of the toughest challenges facing Officer Cadets in their bid to become fully Commissioned Officers in October this year. Nemesis takesContinue reading “NZ Army Officer Cadets pushed to limits in rite of passage challenge in Exercise Nemesis”

Honours Merchant Seafarers Past And Present This Merchant Navy Day

August 31, 2026 – Press Release – Tataki Auckland Unlimited Every year on 3 September, we pay respect to the men and women of the Merchant Navy and remember the crews of civilian ships who served in wartime. In World War I and World War II, they delivered troops and supplies across the world’s dangerousContinue reading “Honours Merchant Seafarers Past And Present This Merchant Navy Day”

Royal New Zealand Navy Task Group comprising of frigate HMNZS Te Mana (F111) and fleet oiler HMNZS Aotearoa (A11)

Meanwhile the Royal New Zealand Navy Task Group comprising of frigate HMNZS Te Mana (F111) and fleet oiler HMNZS Aotearoa (A11) which had participated in RIMPAC 2026 is now headed to the Indo-Pacific as part of a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) deployment to the region to carry out joint operations, exercises and engagements throughout the Indo-Pacific from AugustContinue reading “Royal New Zealand Navy Task Group comprising of frigate HMNZS Te Mana (F111) and fleet oiler HMNZS Aotearoa (A11)”