NZDF air and maritime assets combine for successful search and rescue operation south of Tonga
19 February 2026
Latest ops & exercises
RNZAF P-8A Poseidon monitors Pitcairn Islands EEZ for illegal fishing
18 February 2026
Ops & exercises
Complex rescue operation a success for helicopter aircrew
22 January 2026
Ops & exercises
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New Zealand’s Chief of Defence Force observes Search and Rescue near Tokelau, and Pacific patrol near Cook Islands
19 December 2025 -
Conflict zone training success for P-8A Poseidon crews
12 December 2025 -
RNZAF Base Auckland exercise tests ‘NZ Inc’ ability to launch Pacific disaster response
11 December 2025 -
NZDF bolsters North Korea sanctions enforcement with HMNZS Aotearoa and P-8A Poseidon
08 December 2025 -
Southern Ocean Surveillance Patrols: New Zealand’s commitment to upholding Antarctic conservation rules
01 December 2025 -
Maintaining the safe ground
28 November 2025
Media releases
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C-130J Simulator nears next development milestone
02 March 2026 -
Chief of Air Force welcomes Government move on support for airlines
28 February 2026 -
Helicopter work ‘icing on cake’ for RNZAF avionics technician
27 February 2026 -
Waikato veteran support event makes it easier to access support
24 February 2026 -
RAF pilot finds home in Nelson skies
24 February 2026 -
NZDF air and maritime assets combine for successful search and rescue operation south of Tonga
19 February 2026 -
Royal Australian Air Force officer heads NZDF Air and Space Warfare Centre
18 February 2026 -
New Uncrewed Aerial System a game changer for RNZAF Base Ohakea
17 February 2026 -
Papakura teacher inspired by Navy and Air Force experience
11 February 2026 -
Hastings teacher brings back inspiration after ‘incredible experience’ at Defence Force camp
10 February 2026 -
Canterbury pilot follows his dreams with RNZAF Black Falcons
10 February 2026 -
Wānaka teacher gets hands-on at New Zealand Defence Force camp
10 February 2026
Equipment in action
RNZAF Black Falcons aerobatic team begin display flying season
12 January 2026
Capability
Lease and livery developments for RNZAF Boeing 757 replacements
21 November 2025
Capability
No. 6 Squadron – Vigilance with Patience
21 November 2025
Capability
New Zealand Defence Force ready for high-risk weather season
11 November 2025
In the community
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Royal New Zealand Air Force T-6C Texan II fleet hits milestone
17 October 2025 -
Military Police roll out new fleet of vehicles across the force
03 October 2025 -
RNZAF helicopters break another flight record on journey from Australia
30 September 2025 -
Seasprite helicopter transported for duty in Asia
19 September 2025 -
RNZAF NH90s complete longest flights over water
12 September 2025 -
Government underscores ‘combat capable’ fleet in decision on Defence helicopter and plane
21 August 2025
Journeys and voices
Rangiora teacher gets hands-on Navy and Air Force experience to pass on to students
10 February 2026
Invercargill teacher brings back inspiration for students after 10-out-of-10 experience at Defence Force camp
10 February 2026
‘Career barrel roll’: First Navy pilot joins RNZAF aerobatic Black Falcons team
03 February 2026
