3 Nov 2016

Australian submarine surfaces in Auckland Harbour

7:12 pm on 3 November 2016

An Australian submarine has surfaced in Auckland Harbour today - in preparation for the Royal New Zealand Navy's 75th anniversary.

The Australian Navy submarine HMAS Dechaineux

The Australian Navy submarine HMAS Dechaineux Photo: Australian Navy

The diesel-electric submarine HMAS Dechaineux will take part in exercises with New Zealand and other naval vessels before the International Naval Review starts later this month.

Ships from 13 countries - including China, Indonesia and South Korea - will arrive between today and Saturday, and anchor off Rangitoto Island.