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NZ-US army exercises to resume after 23-year freeze

NZers must be better prepared for disasters - minister

Air force's new $770m helicopter cops harsh criticism

A military helicopter at the centre of a $770 million NZ Air Force upgrade has copped harsh criticism in a German Army report.

Lifeguards don't need arrest powers - spokesman

Lifeguards say they do not want the power to arrest people who ignore beach closures, despite calls for them to be given enforcement powers.

NZ's tsunami alert cancelled

New Zealand's tsunami alert has been cancelled but people in coastal areas of the country are still advised to take caution.

'Stupid' NZers rush to watch tsunami

Hundreds of New Zealanders who raced to beaches to watch a potentially catastrophic tsunami were 'stupid', says Civil Defence Minister John Carter.

Air NZ to cut 100 jobs after Hercules refit delay

Air New Zealand engineering subsidiary Safe Air in Blenheim is planning to cut 100 jobs from its workforce.

Govt considers Skyhawk back-up plans

Army spends $8m on NZ made equipment