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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.

Medals theft accused's name suppressed

War medals accused keeps identity secret

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.

Medals theft man jailed for at least seven years

A man who stole war medals from Waiouru Army Museum will spend between 7 and 11 years in jail.

Chilled end to holidays

Napier to Taupo road reopens

Heavy snow expected in central North Island