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Gisborne soldier prepares loads for precision airdrops in multi-nation exercise New Zealand Army Lance Corporal Tyrone Stewart has relished the opportunity to work alongside the United States Air Force (USAF) during the recent Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Exercise…

STORY📰 #NZArmy Lance Corporal Tyrone Stewart has relished the opportunity to work alongside the United States Air Force during the recent #NZAirForce Exercise Mobility Astra out of Base Woodbourne.

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RNZAF pilots sharpen skills during Exercise Wise Owl above Marlborough The sound of Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) aircraft flying overhead has been a familiar one over Marlborough in recent weeks as pilots sharpen their flying and decision-making skills during…

STORY📰 The sound of #NZAirForce aircraft flying overhead has been a familiar one over #Marlborough in recent weeks as pilots sharpen their flying and decision-making skills during Exercise Wise Owl.

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RNZAF working hand-in-hand with Australian counterparts For the first time a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130J Hercules has been flying under an Australian call sign, while being embedded in a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) squadron.

STORY📰 For the first time a #NZAirForce C-130J Hercules has been flying under an Australian call sign, while being embedded in a Royal Australian Air Force squadron.

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Royal New Zealand Air Force joins anti-submarine warfare exercise in Guam A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-8A Poseidon aircraft has deployed from RNZAF Base Ohakea to Guam to take part in Exercise Sea Dragon, a multi-national anti-submarine warfare exercise held…

STORY📰 A #NZAirForce P-8A Poseidon aircraft has deployed from Base Ohakea to #Guam to take part in Exercise Sea Dragon, a multi-national anti-submarine warfare exercise held annually at the #UnitedStates’ Andersen Air Force Base.

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Middle East deployment 2026 At the request of the Government, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is supporting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade (MFAT) to assist New Zealanders stranded by conflict in the Middle East.

UPDATE📢 A #NZAirForce C-130J Hercules of No 40 Squadron has taken off from Base Auckland at #Whenuapai bound for the #MiddleEast region, to be ready to conduct civilian evacuation flights if required, and if conditions in the area make them possible.

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Helicopter work ‘icing on cake’ for RNZAF avionics technician Aircraftman Riley Kingi has taken to military life and is excited by his new avionics technician career, which will involve keeping Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) aircraft in the air, such as…

STORY📰 Aircraftman Riley Kingi has taken to military life and is excited by his new avionics technician career, which will involve keeping Royal #NZAirForce aircraft in the air, such as No. 3 Squadron’s A109 helicopters.

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RAF pilot finds home in Nelson skies When Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot Squadron Leader Paul Harrison moved his family across the world from the UK to Nelson and started work as a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) flying instructor, he…

STORY📰 When #RoyalAirForce pilot Squadron Leader Paul Harrison moved his family across the world from the #UK to #Nelson and started work as a #NZAirForce flying instructor, he wondered about joining the Black Falcons aerobatic team.

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RNZAF P-8A Poseidon monitors Pitcairn Islands EEZ for illegal fishing A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-8A Poseidon aircraft has carried out a successful fisheries patrol over the Pitcairn Island Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) identifying vessels of interest for…

STORY📰 A #NZAirForce P-8A Poseidon aircraft has carried out a successful fisheries patrol over the #PitcairnIsland Exclusive Economic Zone identifying vessels of interest for the #UnitedKingdom.

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‘Career barrel roll’: First Navy pilot joins RNZAF aerobatic Black Falcons team Helicopter pilot Lieutenant Commander Stephen Knowles, the first Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) pilot to join the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) Black Falcons, says his path from the sea to…

STORY📰 Helicopter pilot Lieutenant Commander Stephen Knowles, the first #NZNavy pilot to join the #NZAirForce Black Falcons, says his path from the sea to aerobatics was about as straightforward as a barrel roll.

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RNZAF Base Auckland exercise tests ‘NZ Inc’ ability to launch Pacific disaster response New Zealand’s ability to launch assistance to its Pacific neighbours in the event of a disaster has been tested at Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Base Auckland.

STORY📰 New Zealand’s ability to launch assistance to its Pacific neighbours in the event of a disaster has been tested at #NZAirForce Base Auckland, where several agencies strengthened their readiness for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in the region.

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NZDF bolsters North Korea sanctions enforcement with HMNZS Aotearoa and P-8A Poseidon The New Zealand Defence Force has bolstered enforcement of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions against North Korea, deploying the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) and Royal New Zealand Air…

STORY📰 The New Zealand Defence Force has bolstered enforcement of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions against North Korea, deploying the #NZNavy and #NZAirForce on Operation Whio.

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Blenheim aviator combines passion for firefighting with military service Firefighting is a passion for a Blenheim man serving in both the local volunteer fire brigade and as an Aviation Rescue Firefighter in the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).

STORY📰 Firefighting is a passion for a #Blenheim man serving in both the local volunteer fire brigade and as an Aviation Rescue Firefighter in the #NZAirForce.

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Physical restrictions can’t ground RNZAF Aviator of the Year Rotorua aviator Corporal Atelea Mapapalangi (Te Arawa) had his Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) career mapped out, before suffering a serious health issue which changed that trajectory and forced…

STORY📰 #Rotorua aviator Corporal Atelea Mapapalangi (Te Arawa) had his #NZAirForce career mapped out, before suffering a serious health issue which changed that trajectory and forced him to reevaluate his future and open new doors.

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NZ Army’s Marlborough exercise switches from evacuation to combat New Zealand Army soldiers wrap up the largest exercise in the South Island for 2025, aimed to test the Motorised Infantry Company Group (MICG) with supporting units from across 1st (NZ) Brigade and…

STORY📰 #NZArmy soldiers wrap up the largest exercise in the South Island for 2025, aimed to test the Motorised Infantry Company Group with supporting units from across 1st (NZ) Brigade and the #NZAirForce.

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Hercules lights up Cook Islands Blue Light course For the first time in its more than 10-year history, the Cook Islands Blue Light programme has given its teenage participants a hands-on experience with a multi-million-dollar Royal New Zealand Air…

STORY📰 For the first time in its more than 10-year history, the #CookIslands Blue Light programme has given its teenage participants a hands-on experience with a multi-million-dollar #NZAirForce C-130J Hercules aircraft.

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Exercise in disguise: Moving for mental health Roughly 200 Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Base Ohakea personnel and their families ran, walked, biked or scooted around the base’s runways in support of Mental Health Awareness Week.

STORY📰 Roughly 200 #NZAirForce Base Ohakea personnel and their families ran, walked, biked or scooted around the base’s runways in support of Mental Health Awareness Week.

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RNZAF helicopters break another flight record on journey from Australia Two Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) NH90 helicopters have flown from Australia to New Zealand, via Norfolk Island, on a record-breaking journey for the aircraft.

NEWS📢 Two #NZAirForce NH90 helicopters have flown from Australia to New Zealand, via Norfolk Island, on a record-breaking journey for the aircraft.

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RNZAF Cook Islands aviator returns home Sergeant Matatunoa Mata has flown around the world and into plenty of hotspots with the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) but he has ticked off his top destination – his tiny home island of Ma’uke…

STORY📰 Sergeant Matatunoa Mata has flown around the world and into plenty of hotspots with the #NZAirForce but he has ticked off his top destination – his tiny home island of Ma’uke in the #CookIslands.

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RNZAF NH90s complete longest flights over water For the first time Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) helicopters have flown between two countries, crossing a large swathe of ocean.

NEWS📢 For the first time #NZAirForce NH90 helicopters have flown between two countries, crossing a large swathe of ocean.

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NZDF delivers essential items to remote PNG areas A New Zealand Defence Force C-130J Hercules and two NH90 helicopters have delivered equipment, medical gear and clothing to remote areas of Papua New Guinea.

STORY📰 A #NZAirForce C-130J Hercules and two NH90 helicopters have delivered equipment, medical gear and clothing to remote areas of #PapuaNewGuinea.

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Air Cadets get glimpse into the future at Exercise Wise Owl More than 100 Air Cadets were treated to a meet-and-greet with Royal New Zealand Air Force student pilots during Exercise Wise Owl in Auckland.

STORY📰 More than 100 Air Cadets were treated to a meet-and-greet with #NZAirForce student pilots during Exercise Wise Owl in #Auckland.

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Wairoa woman takes RNZAF chance as teen, now to help rangatahi find their purpose Corporal Nikara Ross’s Services Academy experience was boosted by a supportive instructor, setting the trajectory of her career towards joining the Royal New Zealand Air Force and becoming a Youth…

STORY📰 Corporal Nikara Ross’s Services Academy experience was boosted by a supportive instructor, setting the trajectory of her career towards joining the #NZAirForce and becoming a Youth Development Specialist.

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RNZAF helps bring Pacific music to PNG’s 50th celebrations Pacific voices and music have provided the soundtrack for Papua New Guinea’s military tattoo, held as part of the nation’s celebrations of its 50th anniversary of independence.

STORY📰 We are pleased to support our Pacific neighbours, flying military bands from #Tonga, #Fiji and #Vanuatu on board a #NZAirForce Boeing 757 to #PapuaNewGuinea for the nation’s celebrations of its 50th anniversary of independence.

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Promotion just one highlight of Guam deployment for Manawatū aviator In an unusual twist of timing, Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) logistics specialist Corporal Mikaylah Lucinsky, from Manakau, near Levin, recently deployed to Guam on Exercise Mobility Guardian…

STORY📰 In an unusual twist of timing, #NZAirForce logistics specialist Corporal Mikaylah Lucinsky, from #Manakau, near #Levin, recently deployed to #Guam on Exercise Mobility Guardian as a Leading Aircraftman but came home as a Corporal.

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RNZAF deploys King Air to Fiji for international surveillance work for first time The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) for the first time deployed its MC-12K King Air aircraft to Fiji to conduct maritime surveillance patrols.

NEWS📢 The #NZAirForce for the first time deployed its MC-12K King Air aircraft to #Fiji to conduct maritime surveillance patrols.

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Air Force pilot speaks to Sam Hayes about Antarctica rescue operation One of the four New Zealand Air Force pilots that undertook a daring rescue of three American personnel in Antarctica says the operation was “one of the most memorable”.

VIDEO One of the four #NZAirForce pilots that undertook a daring rescue of three American personnel in #Antarctica says the operation was "one of the most memorable".

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Look to the stars The space domain has become so significant to living in the modern world, the Royal New Zealand Air Force has stood up a squadron dedicated to it. In doing so, New Zealand has joined the cast of count...

READ📖 How we defend our country is becoming more dependent on activities in space.

Explore the work of #NZAirForce No. 62 Squadron and how our aviators are safeguarding life as we know it.

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RNZAF carries out mid-winter medical evacuation from Antarctica Crew on a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Hercules have carried out a challenging mid-winter medical evacuation from McMurdo Station in Antarctica.

NEWS📢 Crew on an #NZAirForce C-130J Hercules have carried out a challenging mid-winter medical evacuation from McMurdo Station in #Antarctica.

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RNZAF pilots pinpoint jumping areas with parachuting app Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) pilots flying the new C-130J Hercules can now use cutting-edge technology to give more accurate information to parachutists performing high-altitude jumps.

STORY📰 #NZAirForce pilots flying the new C-130J Hercules can now use cutting-edge technology to give more accurate information to parachutists performing high-altitude jumps.

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RNZAF tech and intelligence teams hit the field Communications and Information Systems (CIS), and Intelligence specialists recently took to the field, practising skills vital in warfighting and humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) scenarios.

STORY📰 Communications and Information Systems (CIS), and Intelligence specialists from the #NZAirForce recently took to the field, practising skills vital in warfighting and humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) scenarios.

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