Tests show Bulls drinking water safe
Bulls water being retested, with hunt for source of the low-level PFAS contamination
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Minister says Air Force recommended flights
Ron Mark has had 10 one-way flights since becoming minister, four to or from Masterton.
Residents await groundwater test results
Affected residents form committee, recovery manager appointed.
Defence Minister Ron Mark accused of using Air Force as taxi service
National is accusing Defence Minister Ron Mark of misusing his position.
Military's 'in-house' attitude fueled rapist, court hears
The Defence Force is being sued over its alleged failure to act on a rapist in its ranks.
Councils want more investigation, information and help
Horizons and Manawatu councils say more government input is needed
Kiribati ferry survivor search suspended
Aerial searches for survivors of a ferry that sunk in Kiribati have been suspended.
'Secret agent' appeals convictions
Operationally sensitive equipment was stolen from Whenuapai Air Force base in 2016.
Air Force 'secret agent' convicted of burglary, drug charges
Corporal Richard Graham had little support on return from 'hostile' deployment.
Kiribati ferry 'may have carried 100 passengers'
The missing Kiribati ferry may have been carrying as many as 100 passengers.
Foam contaminates Ohakea water
Foam used to fight fires of flammable liquids contaminates groundwater near airbase.
Defence Force helps international heroin haul
The NZDF was part of an international naval coalition that helped seize 915kg of heroin.
NZDF helps in search for missing vessel near Fiji
Nine people missing on a vessel near Fiji.
Crackdown on trespassers at bombing range
Public "putting themselves in danger" by entering the Kaipara Air Weapons Range.
Parents moved by memorial to dead son
Sole survivor of air force chopper crash praises new memorial to those who died.
Adventure 'in my DNA' - rescued sailor
Rescued sailor heading out on classic yacht Waitangi
1930s airforce homes for sale for first time
The four waterfront heritage homes are expected to sell for a 'premium price'.
Sailor tells of surviving sinking
The swells were huge when the solo sailor knew he'd have to take his chances in the ocean.
Stricken yachtie plucked to safety in dramatic rescue
Family and friends say they're relieved that Harald Solfjeld is now safe.
Orion on its way to help rescue yachtsman
Heavy seas have forced the delay of the rescue attempt.
Adrift Kiwi yachtsman saved by cargo ship
RNZAF Hercules called in to search spotted man floating in ocean.
Engine fault stops search for fishermen
A Royal NZ Air Force Orion has lost power in one engine but has landed safely.
NZDF join search for Kiribati fishermen
The three men having been missing for more than five days after going fishing on Monday.
Inside the 'boot camp' for the unemployed
Go inside the "boot camp" for jobseekers which is set to double in size.
Fatal impact: The last flight of the Kaka
All 13 killed when plane skidded then slammed into Mt Ruapehu in 1948.
Missing Kiribati fishermen found
NZDF find three Kiribati fishermen who were missing for four days in the Pacific Ocean.
New Zealand sends aid to Vanutau
An Air Force plane has taken generators, tarpaulins and other aid supplies to Vanuatu.
Dave Greenberg: Life, death and helicopters
Dave Greenberg was a rescue pilot for more than 25 years. He reveals all in his new book.
Kiwi Christmas for our troops
NZ troops overseas are getting Kiwi parcels with a message from home for Christmas.
Slice of Kiwiana on way to NZ armed forces
Slice of Kiwiana on way to every Kiwi armed forces member serving overseas this Christmas.
Air force chopper's surprise landing at school
The crew dropped in on Kelson Primary School this morning, landing on the playground.
Secret wartime Auckland plane crashes everyone knew about
Japanese internees were being taken from Auckland to Australia for a prisoner exchange.