NZDF medics prepare for ‘inevitable’ natural disaster
25 March 2025
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We’re a force for peace and security
We’re a force for those in need
We’re a force for good
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Latest Stories
Air Force firefighters help battle Northland fire
25 March 2025
In the community
RNZAF flight delivers much-needed medical chairs to Samoa
20 March 2025
In the community
RNZAF officer takes on Ironman six weeks and six days after breaking ankle
17 March 2025
People
Good night moon: RNZAF NH90 crews and police train near Lower Hutt
12 March 2025
Partnering
Behind the Penguin Missile launch
07 March 2025
Capability
Air Force celebrates first personnel with Mataora
07 March 2025
People
Success for Security Forces at Guam exercise
05 March 2025
Ops & exercises
International strength at Base Ohakea
04 March 2025
Partnering
Building strong relationships
28 February 2025
Partnering
First RNZAF C-130H Hercules aircraft retires to Air Force Museum
19 February 2025
In the community
New Zealand Team celebrates successful Invictus Games in Canada
18 February 2025
People
A day in the life of Keno, an RNZAF Military Working Dog
17 February 2025
Capability
RNZAF squadron homecoming to Fiji
11 February 2025
Capability
RNZAF helicopter squadron wins international accolade for Gabrielle response
03 February 2025
Organisation
Hercules retirement flights added
30 January 2025
Capability
RNZAF C-130H Hercules fleet retires after 60 years of service
30 January 2025
Capability
First New Zealander appointed to senior role in Royal Australian Air Force
29 January 2025
Partnering
Hercules retirement flight
28 January 2025
Capability
Camp Quality children enjoy ‘view from the top’
17 January 2025
Organisation
More Air Force flights supporting Vanuatu response
31 December 2024
Media Release
Long-serving RNZAF flying instructor awarded Distinguished Service Decoration
31 December 2024
People
Surveillance, aid, responders and evacuees covered by RNZAF Vanuatu flights
20 December 2024
2024 Photographer Moments
20 December 2024
Life in service
2024 Year in Review: Air Force
20 December 2024
Organisation
From watching planes to earning his wings
20 December 2024
People
Hawke’s Bay pilot winging way to dream job with RNZAF
20 December 2024
People
New Zealand Defence Force Support to Vanuatu
18 December 2024
New commanding officer takes control of Poseidon squadron at Ohakea
13 December 2024
People
Registration for Gallipoli 2025 services open
04 December 2024
Our Heritage
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
Chief of Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal Darryn Webb
Deputy Chief of Air Force, Air Commodore Daniel (DJ) Hunt
Air Component Commander, Air Commodore Andy Scott
Warrant Officer of the Air Force, Warrant Officer Guy Lipsham
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
Air Force tech keeps Navy flying at sea
18 October 2024
Life in service
RNZAF wing commander passing on emergency response lessons in Marlborough
03 September 2024
Media Release
Tonga Language Week 2024
22 August 2024
People
Age no barrier as persevering Auckland mum conquers RNZAF recruit course
20 August 2024
Media Release
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