HMNZS Manawanui crew to return home tonight
07 October 2024
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Stories
RNZAF helicopter crews hone skills with specialist Police teams
04 October 2024
Partnering
No.6 Squadron multitasks during Exercise Bluebird
01 October 2024
Ops & exercises
Celebrating the arrival of the next two C-130J Hercules
30 September 2024
Capability
C-130J flight tracker
28 September 2024
Capability
Last flights to the ice with retiring Hercules C-130H open the Antarctic summer season
27 September 2024
Media Release
RNZAF medics hone emergency response skills near Auckland
26 September 2024
Media Release
Royal New Zealand Air Force exercise full-scale airfield emergency
25 September 2024
Ops & exercises
King Airs keep close eye on fishing
24 September 2024
Our Region
NZDF made a proud contribution to Timor-Leste nationhood
20 September 2024
Media Release
New RNZAF Hercules put straight to work
10 September 2024
Media Release
RNZAF wing commander passing on emergency response lessons in Marlborough
03 September 2024
Media Release
New appointments for NZDF's senior leadership
28 August 2024
Organisation
Tonga Language Week 2024
22 August 2024
People
Age no barrier as persevering Auckland mum conquers RNZAF recruit course
20 August 2024
Media Release
Defence Force recognises personnel in a wide range of roles
08 August 2024
Media Release
Cook Islands Language Week 2024
05 August 2024
People
Solomon Island deployment concludes
01 August 2024
Media Release
NZDF personnel on ground to support massive Australian military exercise
24 July 2024
Media Release
European air forces flying in for New Zealand visit
23 July 2024
Media Release
RNZAF School to Skies camp for female students draws high praise from Canada
19 July 2024
Media Release
From School to Skies to space - Christchurch student reaches new heights
17 July 2024
Media Release
Whanganui Air Cadet one step closer to Air Force career after School to Skies camp
17 July 2024
Media Release
RNZAF Base Ohakea taps into more resilient water supply
04 July 2024
Media Release
RNZAF carries out rare Antarctica mid-winter medical evacuation flight
27 June 2024
Media Release
Eyes to the stars: celebrating Matariki
27 June 2024
People
Gold standard for father and son
18 June 2024
Life in service
RNZAF P-8A Poseidon maritime patrols monitor suspected evasions of UNSC sanctions against North Korea
11 June 2024
Media Release
Exercising with the Five Powers
07 June 2024
Ops & exercises
RNZAF Poseidon crew monitors fishing activities in five Pacific EEZs
06 June 2024
Media Release
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.
Meet our leaders
Considering a career in the Air force?
A big part of our work in the Air Force involves assisting communities affected by conflict or natural disasters. The fact that we work to protect and help people is one very good reason why we're so passionate about what we do. It gives our lives real meaning and purpose.
Find out moreThrough their eyes
Waka ama racing helps Wellington Air Force member connect with her Samoan side
29 May 2024
Media Release
Keeping the helicopters humming
26 March 2024
Media Release
Dunedin pilot gears up for a special flight above Wānaka
26 March 2024
Media Release
Through their eyes
08 March 2024
People
Hawke's Bay aviator juggles Air Force responsibilities and motherhood
08 March 2024
Media Release
Up against the clock in explosive Afghanistan operation
27 February 2024
People
Through their eyes: Squadron Leader Hamish Reichardt
08 February 2024