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International demand for New Zealand’s top military course
The calibre of New Zealand’s highest level professional military education course has been underscored with the attendance of a senior international military leader to the opening day for the 2026 class.
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New Zealand Defence Force assisting recovery efforts on East Coast
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is continuing to deploy a range of air and land capabilities to assist communities affected by last week’s severe weather, with close to 140 personnel supporting or ready to support recovery efforts.
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New squadron commander gets ready for mission demands and future aircraft
It’s all about the people, the place and the aircraft for Auckland man, Commander David Roderick, the newly appointed Commanding Officer of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) Naval Aviation squadron.
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Complex rescue operation a success for helicopter aircrew
Under the cover of darkness and in rapidly deteriorating weather conditions, a Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopter rescued 35 people from an East Coast campsite after flooding and slips shut State Highway 2 between Ōpōtiki and Mātāwai.
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New Deputy Chief of Air Force and Ohakea Air Force Base Commander take up posts
After two years as Base Commander at Ohakea, Group Captain Peter Gibson handed over the role to Group Captain Mark Whiteside last Friday. He has been appointed Deputy Chief of Air Force, and took up his new post this week, on promotion to Air Commodore.
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New NZDF appointment underscores growing defence relationship with India
New Zealand’s first-ever Defence Adviser to reside in India says the new role reflects New Zealand’s desire to strengthen relationships with a country putting defence and security at the top of its agenda.
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RNZAF NH90 helicopter and crew assist in rescue of 35 people
A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) NH90 helicopter and crew from No. 3 Squadron assisted in the rescue of 35 people following flooding and slips between Ōpōtiki and Matawai.
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Spitfire joins RNZAF’s Black Falcons aerobatic team in rare display flight over Whanganui this Sunday
An Air Force Heritage Flight of New Zealand (AFHF NZ) Supermarine Spitfire will join the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) aerobatic team, the Black Falcons, in a rare display flight over Whanganui, in support of Whanganui Vintage Weekend this Sunday.
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RNZAF Poseidon crew turn training flight into ‘yellow flash’ rescue
A training flight over the Hauraki Gulf turned into a real-life search and rescue operation for crew members of an RNZAF P-8A Poseidon, where an air warfare specialist spotting a flash of yellow in the ocean led to a successful rescue off the East Coast.
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RNZAF Black Falcons aerobatic team begin display flying season
After months of training the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) Black Falcons aerobatic team will kick off its display season this week above RNZAF Base Woodbourne in Marlborough.