NZDF air and maritime assets combine for successful search and rescue operation south of Tonga
19 February 2026
Latest ops & exercises
Stars align for RNZAF Space Squadron during historic Artemis II flight
07 April 2026
Ops & exercises
RNZAF, Australian and US C-130J Hercules crews train together in South Island exercise
24 March 2026
Ops & exercises
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RNZAF pilots sharpen skills during Exercise Wise Owl above Marlborough
18 March 2026 -
RNZAF working hand-in-hand with Australian counterparts
17 March 2026 -
Royal New Zealand Air Force joins anti-submarine warfare exercise in Guam
10 March 2026 -
New Zealand’s Navy, Army and Air Force combine for successful South-West Pacific operation
26 February 2026 -
RNZAF P-8A Poseidon monitors Pitcairn Islands EEZ for illegal fishing
18 February 2026 -
Complex rescue operation a success for helicopter aircrew
22 January 2026
Media releases
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Anzac Day a timely reminder about support for veterans
20 April 2026 -
NZDF statement in response to China’s claims regarding P-8A aircraft flight
18 April 2026 -
Cambridge firefighter joins Royal New Zealand Air Force to provide military security
15 April 2026 -
Wellington born RNZAF helicopter loadmaster combines love of flying with action
09 April 2026 -
Waverley Royal New Zealand Air Force graduate re-joins to train in critical care
08 April 2026 -
Auckland Royal New Zealand Air Force graduate to shape a safer future keeping aircraft mission-ready
08 April 2026 -
Dedicated doctor receives prestigious Defence Health award
01 April 2026 -
Greymouth aviator helps keep multi-national Air Force exercise moving
31 March 2026 -
Flying dream comes true for Upper Hutt pilot
16 March 2026 -
RNZAF Black Falcons North Island tour this weekend cancelled
13 March 2026 -
Royal New Zealand Air Force Black Falcons aerobatic team to tour upper North Island
12 March 2026 -
Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman veteran support event makes it easier to access services
11 March 2026
Equipment in action
NZDF air and maritime assets combine for successful search and rescue operation south of Tonga
19 February 2026
Capability
Air Force Black Falcons aerobatic team bound for Bay of Plenty
18 February 2026
Capability
New Uncrewed Aerial System a game changer for RNZAF Base Ohakea
17 February 2026
Capability
RNZAF Black Falcons aerobatic team begin display flying season
12 January 2026
Capability
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Lease and livery developments for RNZAF Boeing 757 replacements
21 November 2025 -
No. 6 Squadron – Vigilance with Patience
21 November 2025 -
New Zealand Defence Force ready for high-risk weather season
11 November 2025 -
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
Journeys and voices
Photographer Moments
12 December 2025
Life in service
Exercise in disguise: Moving for mental health
09 October 2025
Life in service
RNZAF carries out mid-winter medical evacuation from Antarctica
06 August 2025
Life in service
Where leaders take flight
10 July 2025
Life in service
Former senior Air Force aviator embarks on new career as officer
24 June 2025
People
Great Grandparents serve as inspiration for Manurewa aviator
14 May 2025
People
Whanganui man chooses variety in career with RNZAF
07 May 2025