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New directions - Royal NZ Navy
The RNZN’s independence as a service came to an end when the Ministry of Defence (created in July 1963) was reconstituted to incorporate all three armed services on 1 January 1964.
'French letter' by Herbs
Herbs are considered pioneers of the Pacific reggae sound. Their 1982 hit 'French letter', questioning French nuclear testing in the South Pacific, expressed the country's anti-nuclear stance.
HMNZS Otago sails for Mururoa test zone
Prime Minister Norman Kirk told the crew of the Otago that by sailing to France's nuclear testing area they would act as a 'silent witness with the power to bring alive the conscience of the world'.
Sinking the Rainbow Warrior - nuclear-free New Zealand
In 1985 New Zealand was basking in its position as leader of the anti-nuclear movement. Then, on 10 July two explosions, set by French Secret Service agents, ripped through the hull of the Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior, preventing it leaving for another protest campaign at Mururoa Atoll.
Nuclear testing in the Pacific - nuclear-free New Zealand
After the Second World War the United States, along with their French and British allies, frequently tested nuclear weapons in the Pacific region.
Mururoa Atoll bomb test
French nuclear bomb test at Mururoa (Moruroa) Atoll, 1970.
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