Season two of Unclassified Podcast launches
17 April 2024
Latest
Stories
First-of-its-kind space course for NZDF
16 April 2024
Organisation
First medals in over a decade for No. 3 Squadron
15 April 2024
Organisation
Air Force recruits back school’s core values
12 April 2024
In the community
Air Force technician returns to the Far North to inspire students
11 April 2024
Media Release
NZDF to deploy Poseidon aircraft on furthest deployment
10 April 2024
Media Release
Defence Force recognises personnel going the extra yard at home and abroad
10 April 2024
People
NZDF personnel commemorate sinking of HMNZS Moa in Solomon Islands
09 April 2024
Media Release
Big brother becomes youngest course recruit for RNZAF
09 April 2024
Media Release
Chief of Defence honoured
08 April 2024
People
Chief of Air Force welcomes first flights of C-130J
05 April 2024
Capability
New Marlborough Air Force recruit joins the ‘family business’
04 April 2024
Media Release
NZDF contingent arrives in Solomon Islands for election support
04 April 2024
Media Release
'Very special' moment for RNZAF pilot in remarkable restored Warbird
28 March 2024
Media Release
Auckland pilot gears up for fitting Hercules farewell display
27 March 2024
Media Release
Ohakea pilot buzzing ahead of Warbirds debut
27 March 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
New Zealand Defence Force provides support for Solomon Islands election
25 March 2024
Ops & exercises
RNZAF aircraft old and new set to wow at Warbirds Over Wanaka
25 March 2024
Media Release
Leading from the top
22 March 2024
Organisation
End of an era
14 March 2024
People
Chaplains a servant to all in the military
14 March 2024
People
Swapping sky for sea
14 March 2024
Organisation
Air Force Black Falcons ready for a busy few days up and down the country
13 March 2024
Media Release
Getting to grips with the C-130J
09 March 2024
Capability
Through their eyes
08 March 2024
People
Hawke's Bay aviator juggles Air Force responsibilities and motherhood
08 March 2024
Media Release
Living the Values
06 March 2024
People
RNZAF Black Falcons to visit South Island this weekend
29 February 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.
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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
Up against the clock in explosive Afghanistan operation
27 February 2024
People
Through their eyes: Squadron Leader Hamish Reichardt
08 February 2024
People
Air Force recruit trades Auckland exotic vet clinic for medical front line
10 January 2024
Media Release
Aviator chalks up air miles in RNZAF career
30 November 2023
Media Release
Air Force corporal with passion for powerlifting
03 November 2023
People
Air Force technician tackles world champs
30 August 2023
People
Our personnel reflect on their Gallipoli Journey
24 April 2023