Latest from Waiouru
Quake hits central North Island
The central North Island has been shaken by an earthquake this morning.
One dead after truck rolls on Desert Road
One person is dead after a truck and trailer unit rolled north of Waiouru in the central North Island late last night.
Army major collapses and dies at rehearsal
An army major who collapsed and died during a rehearsal for an official ceremony at Trentham will be buried today with full military honours.
Attempted murder charges for cop's alleged attackers
The two teens accused of a brutal machete attack on a police officer are to be charged with attempted murder.
Attacked cop needs more treatment
A police officer injured in a brutal machete attack needs more hospital treatment for his facial and head injuries.
Attacked cop steadily recovering
Police officer Bruce Mellor, who was viciously attacked with a machete at the weekend, is steadily improving.
Defence chief apologises over way bomb death handled
The country's top military leader has publicly apologised to the family of an airman killed when an old artillery round unexpectedly exploded.
Stolen art, poetry used as bargaining tools
One of the thieves who stole the Waiouru war medals was on bail after using stolen priceless artefacts as bargaining chips to get out of jail.
Audacious theft tops criminals' rap sheet
Despite more than 420 convictions between them, the Waiouru medals' theft was something of a career highlight for Ronald Van Wakeren and James Kapa.
Medals thief linked to Marie Jamieson killer
The convicted Waiouru medals thief sentenced to six years in prison today has links to Joseph Reekers, the killer of hairdresser Marie Jamieson.
Second medals thief named
The second professional burglar who stole the Waiouru medals has been given a six year jail term for the brazen heist.
Campbell agreed to give evidence to help 'weak' case
TV3 presenter John Campbell. The War Medals case has raised questions about police attempts to force journalists to reveal confidential sources.
Two dead after Desert Road crash
Cold, icy conditions may have been a factor in a crash between a car and a truck between Waiouru and Rangipo this morning, which killed two men.
Two airlifted to hospital after Desert Rd crash
Two people are on their way to hospital after a car and trailer went over a bank in the central North Island.
Soldier injured during live firing training
A soldier was struck by a stray bullet while operating a standard-issue light machine gun late this morning.
Shell blast kills Afghanistan veteran
A bomb disposal expert was killed by an artillery shell explosion just weeks after he returned from active service in Afghanistan.
Deadly military blast 'freak accident' - Air Force chief
An air force flight sergeant killed in a blast at Waiouru Military Camp today returned from service in Afghanistan just weeks ago, the Air Force chief says.
Air Force flight sergeant killed by artillery round named
The Defence Force has released the name of the flight sergeant killed at Waiouru Military Camp in the central North Island today.
Medal thief's term fair: museum director
The director of the Waiouru Army Museum is delighted one of the men convicted of stealing nearly 100 gallantry medals in late 2007 has been jailed for 11 years.