Landfill cordoned off after grenade found
Police say explosive ordnance disposal team on site in Upper Hutt.
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Inside NZ's coronavirus quarantine camp: Nervous coughs
'If you do have a cough you instantly start to think that you might be sick.'
Coronavirus evacuees 'very relieved' to be home
The Ministry of Health has released images from inside the quarantine centre.
More people in NZ tested for coronavirus
The evacuation flight plane rescuing Kiwis trapped in China will carry 300 passengers.
Coronavirus: China flights arriving despite traveller ban; eGates closed
Military training base in north Auckland is being turned into a quarantine centre.
Watch live: Health Minister gives coronavirus update
Some 600 Australians will be quarantined on Christmas Island, but no Kiwis will be there.
Govt considers using Defence Force to get Kiwis home from Wuhan
PM says it would be a logistical challenge to get Kiwis home from Wuhan.
The mysterious Maori bar of Malta
This tiny Mediterranean island is home to a bar with its roots in New Zealand and WWII.
Defence Force ordered to cut spending to help lift New Zealanders' 'wellbeing'
Cost-cutting exercise at a time of 'heightened global instability' criticised.
Australian bushfires: Kiwi army engineers comfort distressed koala
Marsupial found with tongue hanging out and scooped into the arms of NZDF staff.
Rocket attack near Taji, NZ troops safe
The Defence Force has confirmed rockets struck near New Zealand's base in Iraq.
Toxic foam: Defence Force's $125k PR contractor spend
Land and water surrounding Defence Force bases have been contaminated by toxic foam.
'If you want a war, we'll give you a war' - NZ faces tough decisions as Iran calls Trump's bluff
Analysis: NZ in difficult position after Iran missile attack on US occupied bases in Iraq.
NZDF personnel may be deployed to fire-ravaged Kangaroo Island
Some NZDF personnel deployed to Australia may be bound for devastated Kangaroo Island.
NZ base not hit in Iraq attack: Peters
He's given no sign of an early New Zealand withdrawal.
NZDF probes claim Kiwi base hit in Iraq, ex-minister says withdrawal 'inevitable'
The Defence Force is investigating reports Camp Taji has also been hit.
NZ training mission in Iraq on hold amid tension
It comes amid rising tension between the United States and Iran.
Fears for safety of NZ troops amid rising Iran-US hostility
NZ troops based in Iraq at risk of being caught up in Iran's retaliation, academic says.
Kiwis in Iraq advised to leave amid security fears
The NZDF has 45 people currently on rotation at Camp Taji, near Baghdad.
Kiwis deployed in same region as fatal air strike on Iraqi militia
New Zealand Defence Force members are training Iraqi security forces at Camp Taji.
A rather Kiwi Christmas for Defence Force personnel stationed overseas
Personnel stationed overseas will be adding some Kiwi flavour to their festivities.
Fatal crash: Anzac Day helicopter tragedy under fresh review
Cabinet has approved a review of inquiries into the 2010 Anzac Day crash.
White Island eruption: Four more victims' identities confirmed by police
Ardern said officials and ministers now finalising the criteria and details of the fund.
'Our duty is to return loved ones' - PM
The NZ Defence Force is due to approach White Island at first light today.
The remarkable rescue of Flint, the DoC rat hunter, on Campbell Island
Flint, the DoC Jack Russell, was rescued after being lost on Campbell Island for days.
Alexander Gillespie: NZ obliged to address remnant explosives
Comment: As a signatory to the 2003 Protocol on Explosive Remnants, the onus is on NZ.
Army chief: 'Minimal' chance NZ ordnance to blame for Afghan civilian deaths
Maj Gen John Boswell questions if there are any unexploded NZDF munitions in Afghanistan.
Qantas passengers stuck on tarmac for four hours finally board bus
Sweltering cabin temperatures after flight from Melbourne to Wellington was diverted.
Devastated sister desperately searching for brother's remains
She eventually made the trip to visit her brother's grave - but got the shock of her life.
Burnham bombshell: For years NZDF denied 3yo Fatima's death. Until today
The admissions comes amid a Government probe into an NZ-led raid in Afghanistan.
Second NZDF officer points to former Minister amid 'cover-up' allegations
Top military brass are facing questions about a file that contradicted the public story.
'National security': Minister overrules Whenuapai airbase noise ruling
The Minister says those who buy homes near an airbase need to accept noise.
Whenuapai noise: Residents launch petition, developer speaks out
The developer says it doesn't want to shut the base down, but locals are angry.
Mariya's battle: NZDF sexual abuse case goes to appeal
Her High Court claim for $600,000 was dismissed because of the statute of limitations.