NZDF recognises extra-yard efforts of soldier, sailor, aviator and civilian
20 November 2024
Latest
Stories
3
Invictus Games 2025
19 November 2024
Story Collection
Overcoming Obstacles at the Melbourne 70.3 Triathlon
19 November 2024
People
Building a high performance team
19 November 2024
Capability
Tohu Awards 2024
18 November 2024
In the community
NZDF Medic Match crowns Cantabrian as top operator
15 November 2024
Media Release
The right people at the right time: The RNZAF mission to Rwanda
15 November 2024
Looking Back
14
People of the Year Awards
14 November 2024
Story Collection
NZ Team announce Co-Captains for 2025 Invictus Games
11 November 2024
People
Kiwis maintaining the truce on the Korean Peninsula
06 November 2024
Ops & exercises
Canterbury in support of CHOGM
06 November 2024
Ops & exercises
C-130J flight tracker
29 October 2024
Capability
Air Force in Concert 2024 featuring music from stage and screen
25 October 2024
Media Release
Invictus Games 2025: Meet our NZ Team
25 October 2024
People
Air Force tech keeps Navy flying at sea
18 October 2024
Life in service
HMNZS Manawanui crew to return home tonight
07 October 2024
Media Release
RNZAF helicopter crews hone skills with specialist Police teams
04 October 2024
Partnering
No.6 Squadron multitasks during Exercise Bluebird
01 October 2024
Ops & exercises
Celebrating the arrival of the next two C-130J Hercules
30 September 2024
Capability
Last flights to the ice with retiring Hercules C-130H open the Antarctic summer season
27 September 2024
Media Release
RNZAF medics hone emergency response skills near Auckland
26 September 2024
Media Release
Royal New Zealand Air Force exercise full-scale airfield emergency
25 September 2024
Ops & exercises
King Airs keep close eye on fishing
24 September 2024
Our Region
NZDF made a proud contribution to Timor-Leste nationhood
20 September 2024
Media Release
New RNZAF Hercules put straight to work
10 September 2024
Media Release
RNZAF wing commander passing on emergency response lessons in Marlborough
03 September 2024
Media Release
New appointments for NZDF's senior leadership
28 August 2024
Organisation
Tonga Language Week 2024
22 August 2024
People
Age no barrier as persevering Auckland mum conquers RNZAF recruit course
20 August 2024
Media Release
Defence Force recognises personnel in a wide range of roles
08 August 2024
Media Release
Te Tauaarangi o Aotearoa - Royal New Zealand Air Force
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. We have the right equipment to perform our 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 for both training and operations.
Meet our leaders
Considering a career in the Air force?
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
Cook Islands Language Week 2024
05 August 2024
People
Waka ama racing helps Wellington Air Force member connect with her Samoan side
29 May 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
Through their eyes
08 March 2024
People
Hawke's Bay aviator juggles Air Force responsibilities and motherhood
08 March 2024
Media Release
Up against the clock in explosive Afghanistan operation
27 February 2024