An ageing fleet on verge of retirement
The helicopter that crashed into a hill near Pukerua Bay was part of an ageing fleet that will be replaced by 2013.
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PM to attend crash victims' funeral
Prime Minister John Key is cancelling a planned 10-day trip to the Middle East in order to attend the funerals of three Air Force personnel who died today.
Iroquois crash puts dampener on well-attended Anzac Day
Anzac Day commemorations have been hit by tragedy following this morning's fatal Air Force crash.
Second fatal Iroquois crash in NZ Air Force history
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Three confirmed dead after helicopter crash
Three people are confirmed dead after an Air Force Iroquois helicopter crashed north of Wellington this morning, says the Defence Minister.
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Govt considers buying firm to finish Hercules upgrade
The Govt is considering taking over Safe Air in Blenheim so the air force can finish having its five C-130 Hercules upgraded.
White poppy appeal 'picking a fight' - MP
Peace activists have been accused of "trading off" the famous red poppy brand.
Malfunction halts veterans' Gallipoli flight
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