Ohakea
Locals hoping to cash in on Ohakea development
A huge influx of new residents and spending is set to boost the communities near the Ohakea defence base. More than $2 billion is being spent on replacing the old Orion planes with four new P-8… Audio
Councillor fears water contamination at Whenuapai
An Auckland councillor wants assurances people living near the Whenuapai air force base haven't been exposed to toxic drinking water. The Defence Force has been testing its sites for traces of… Audio
Toxic foam: Poisoned firefighter warns NZers to get tested
An Australian firefighter with toxic foam chemicals in his blood says people in New Zealand living on contaminated sites near air force bases need to be properly tested. Toxic firefighting foam was… Audio
Communities could sue Defence Force over toxic firefighting foam
The Government is investigating potential contamination near the Defence Force bases at Woodbourne and Ohakea. Meanwhile, in Australia, a community is sueing the Defence Force over similar… Audio
NZDF kept quiet on contamination for months
The Defence Force has known for months that toxic chemicals could have contaminated local water supplies near two of its air bases, but the people living nearby are only just being told. Residents… Audio
Defence Force knew of possible contamination for months
The Defence Force has known for months that toxic chemicals could have contaminated local water supplies near two of its air bases.