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Residents want to be tested for toxins
A spokesman for Ōhakea residents says human health, land values are the two main issues.

Engine failure behind historic NZ air crash
Disaster inevitable after plane lost one engine soon after takeoff.

Air Force failed victims of 'groper Roper' - report
An independent report into an Air Force rapist has found several failures by the NZDF.

Hercules turns back after problems mid flight
The defence force aircraft called for help just before 1.30pm today.

Call for action on chemicals at Ohakea
Better testing and information needed on chemical contamination near Ohakea, lawyer says.

Crowd's horrified silence as stuntman's plane plummeted
Flimsy biplane's wing collapsed under stress of stunts, to the horror of spectators.

Tests show Bulls drinking water safe
Bulls water being retested, with hunt for source of the low-level PFAS contamination

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.

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.