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earthquake rescue

HMAS Darwin's embarked S-70B-2 Seahawk helicopter airborne behind a US Seahawk in Kaikoura, New Zealand. Photo by Corporal Amanda McErlich.
Australian New Zealand News Overseas Royal Australian Navy 

Foreign support arrives in Kaikoura, NZ

17/11/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4832 Views 0 Comments earthquake rescue

Warships from Australia, Canada and the United States, with about 660 sailors and four helicopters between them, are in Kaikoura

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HMAS Darwin. Photo by Leading Seaman James Whittle.
Australian New Zealand News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Darwin diverted to Kiwi earthquake rescue

15/11/201621/11/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4930 Views 0 Comments earthquake rescue, HMAS Darwin

In response to a request from the New Zealand Government, the Australian Defence Force will support the evacuation of people from

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