US Navy flagship USS Blue Ridge arrives in Wellington

Friday 16 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 16 May 2025, 2:35pm

The USS Blue Ridge, the command ship for the US 7th Fleet, has arrived in Wellington for its first visit to New Zealand. The vessel is expected to remain in the harbour until next Thursday. Authorities have advised boaties to keep clear of the ship while it is moving.

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1. StuffFri 16 May 2025, 9:23am

   US navy fleet flagship arrives for first New Zealand visit (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 16 May 2025, 11:26am

   US Navy command ship arrives in Wellington (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 16 May 2025, 1:13pm

   Boaties told to stay away from US warship in Wellington harbour (opens in new tab)

4. NewsroomFri 16 May 2025, 2:23pm

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5. The PostFri 16 May 2025, 2:35pm

   USS Blue Ridge checks Wellington off its bucket list (opens in new tab)