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New RNZAF Hercules put straight to work

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RNZAF wing commander passing on emergency response lessons in Marlborough

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New appointments for NZDF's senior leadership

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Tonga Language Week 2024

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Age no barrier as persevering Auckland mum conquers RNZAF recruit course

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Defence Force recognises personnel in a wide range of roles

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Cook Islands Language Week 2024

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Solomon Island deployment concludes

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NZDF personnel on ground to support massive Australian military exercise

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European air forces flying in for New Zealand visit

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RNZAF School to Skies camp for female students draws high praise from Canada

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From School to Skies to space - Christchurch student reaches new heights

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Whanganui Air Cadet one step closer to Air Force career after School to Skies camp

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RNZAF Base Ohakea taps into more resilient water supply

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RNZAF carries out rare Antarctica mid-winter medical evacuation flight

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Eyes to the stars: celebrating Matariki

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Gold standard for father and son

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RNZAF P-8A Poseidon maritime patrols monitor suspected evasions of UNSC sanctions against North Korea

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Exercising with the Five Powers

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RNZAF Poseidon crew monitors fishing activities in five Pacific EEZs

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Chief of Defence Force Change of Command Ceremony marks new leadership

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Aid lands in Wapenamanda, Papua New Guinea

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RNZAF Base Ohakea decommissions boiler in switch to cleaner heating

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NZDF adopts dog mannequin for canine trauma training

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Chief of Defence Force recognised for decades of service and leadership

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NZDF supports Papua Guinea landslide response

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Flying on silver wings

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NZDF to send humanitarian aid and experts to Papua New Guinea

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Waka ama racing helps Wellington Air Force member connect with her Samoan side

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Ohakea Firefighter breaks records

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We are the Royal New Zealand Air Force – Te Tauaarangi o Aotearoa

We provide New Zealand with responsive and effective air power to meet its national interests. We are an agile and adaptive Air Force with the versatility essential for New Zealand Defence Force operations. As such, we are a modern and dynamic part of the Defence Force. We’ve got the right equipment to perform our primary roles: airborne surveillance and reconnaissance, combat, and air mobility.

We are a force of highly trained professionals.

We come from all walks of life and share a strong sense of what it means to be Kiwi - our culture is based on our values Tū Kaha (courage), Tū Tika (commitment), Tū Tira (comradeship) and Tū Maia (integrity). Together, we are Force for New Zealand and are proud to serve Aotearoa and its diverse communities.

We operate a number of different aircraft types used for both training and operations.