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'Very special' moment for RNZAF pilot in remarkable restored Warbird

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Auckland pilot gears up for fitting Hercules farewell display

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Ohakea pilot buzzing ahead of Warbirds debut

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Keeping the helicopters humming

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Dunedin pilot gears up for a special flight above Wānaka

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New Zealand Defence Force provides support for Solomon Islands election

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RNZAF aircraft old and new set to wow at Warbirds Over Wanaka

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Leading from the top

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End of an era

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Chaplains a servant to all in the military

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Swapping sky for sea

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Air Force Black Falcons ready for a busy few days up and down the country

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Getting to grips with the C-130J

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Through their eyes

A woman stands in a warehouse with her hands together in front of her, she is wearing a RNZAF uniform. In the background, people in uniform are blurred by motion as industrial shelving, nets, trays and boxes. are lit by skylights in the ceiling.

Hawke's Bay aviator juggles Air Force responsibilities and motherhood

Kerry Williams

Living the Values

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RNZAF Black Falcons to visit South Island this weekend

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RNZAF assists UK with maritime surveillance of Pitcairn Islands

Corporal Byron ‘Buzz’ Newton is excited to return to his old Canterbury stomping grounds

Special homecoming in store for Ashburton's globetrotting musician

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Full circle return for Nelson Saxophonist as Air Force Band heads south

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Up against the clock in explosive Afghanistan operation

Flight Sergeant Ben Robertson is ready for a special homecoming tour to his old Canterbury stomping grounds

Born and bred Ashburton trombonist finally set for hometown debut

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Support to Ukraine

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RNZAF Black Falcons to perform at Taranaki shows

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NZDF completes 22 Push Up Challenge

Sailors, Aviators and Soldiers walk through the streets of Auckland with a NZDF Overwatch Banner. They are smiling, waving and sharing a thumbs up with the crowd.

NZDF shows pride at Rainbow Parade

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Strengthening te ao Māori foundation a key goal for new Air Force cultural advisor

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Navy, Air Force wow at Napier's Art Deco Festival

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Hawke's Bay schools treated to special Air Force visit to mark Cyclone Gabrielle anniversary

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RNZAF C-130J-30 Hercules gets official livery

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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.