Video will play in Play now Don't auto playNever auto playA fleet of international warships are bypassing Auckland's historic naval celebrations and heading for Kaikoura to assist with the earthquake response. "The International Naval Review is all about celebrating 75 years of the Royal New Zealand Navy and the bonds it has forged globally. Hundreds of New Zealand defence force personnel are already helping with the recovery effort following Monday morning's magnitude 7.5 quake. "The process for considering the visit by the USS Sampson is the same as that used for all ships attending the International Naval Review. "New Zealand looks forward to the USS Sampson's participation in the International Naval Review to mark the Royal New Zealand Navy's 75th anniversary.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 15, 2016 09:12 UTC