AirlinesSuper Galaxy pilot describes flying giant USAF plane after landing at Whenuapai Bunks, galleys with ovens and fridges, ample space – but it is 'surprisingly easy to fly'.21 Aug 05:19 AM
New ZealandMassive USAF aircraft delivers C-130J simulator components to AucklandA USAF C-5M Super Galaxy delivered components for a new C-130J Hercules simulator. The aircraft landed at RNZAF Base Auckland last night. Video / Dean Purcell.Watch21 Aug 02:46 AM
New ZealandGiant Super Galaxy US Air Force plane lands at Auckland’s Whenuapai air baseThe biggest aircraft in the US Air Force landed in Auckland to deliver components for the new C-130J Hercules simulator. Video / Sylvie Whinray / Corey FlemingWatch20 Aug 06:38 PM
New Zealand'Near-hypothermic': Tramper and dog winched to safety from freezing Tararua Range09 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumOpinionAudrey Young'We're going to act like a real country': Judith Collins on NZ's $12b defence splurge06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZDF quietly remove some entry requirements for NCEA levels 1 and 2Applications surged to 9702 in 2024 after the academic changes were made.06 Apr 07:56 PM
PoliticsPM Luxon defends NZDF job cuts plan as India visit endsThe Government is about to release its 15-year plan for NZ's defence spending.20 Mar 06:20 PM
New ZealandWatch: NZ Air Force test-fire cruise missile from a Seasprite helicopter in world firstThe air-to-surface missile test from a Seasprite helicopter was a first.09 Mar 05:35 AM
BusinessAirfares: Airways proposes 7.7% price increase, Air NZ concernedAir traffic services costs likely to rise from July, impacting a wide range of customers.05 Mar 12:27 AM
New ZealandTouchdown: Crowds flock as legendary Air Force Hercules lands for final timeOne of the last RNZAF C-130H Hercules touched down at its final resting place today.19 Feb 03:58 AM
New ZealandLeading light: Zeva top teen at life skills camp'I proved to myself that I can do more than what I think I can do': Zeva Peard06 Feb 10:25 PM
New ZealandFormer airwoman abused by her boss fails in bid for compensation from RNZAFCourt sympathises with abuse victim, but says exemplary damages claim cannot be justified.28 Jan 12:59 AM
WorldNZDF plane en route to Vanuatu quake response diverted after engine troubleA Boeing 757 to transport freight and enable evacuation will also fly to Vanuatu.18 Dec 09:59 PM
New ZealandNot guilty: RNZAF aviator accused of sexually violating younger colleagueThe aviator said the incident never happened.05 Dec 01:34 AM
New ZealandRNZAF Leading Aircraftman accused of sexually violating younger colleagueThe aviator said the incident never happened.03 Dec 11:39 PM
New ZealandKiwi musician found dead in UK after taking unidentified pillsThe young musician had been living in the United Kingdom for over a year.02 Dec 05:08 AM
New ZealandStanding on the shoulders of giants75 Squadron reunites two decades after disbanding.25 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandFirst image reveals $100m Manawanui shipwreck on bottom of ocean floorThe image shows a light slick of oil coming from the vessel.11 Oct 04:55 AM
New ZealandAir Force plane to help stricken Manawanui crew suffers setback on first missionThe $100m ship ran aground on Saturday and 75 people were rescued before it sank.07 Oct 09:32 PM
New Zealand'Equivalent of third-party': Doomed $100m NZ Navy ship not fully insuredIt’s understood insurance would not cover the full cost of salvage and clean-up.07 Oct 07:25 AM
New ZealandDancing with g-forces with Classic Flyersbarrel rolls and g-forces with pilot Keith Adair on the Classic Flyers CT4 Adventure Flight. Keith is an ex-member of the New Zealand Red Checkers.Watch20 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA NZ spy, massacres, and a daring rescue - a tiny nation's bloody road to peaceA violent backlash killed hundreds and left thousands displaced.20 Sep 12:05 AM
New ZealandC-130J Hercules welcome ceremonywelcome the first of the C-130J Hercules fleet to arrive at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Auckland, Whenuapai. Video / Micheal CraigWatch09 Sep 10:29 PM
Politics‘Increasing’ threats to NZ security, ministry warns, as Collins appoints new defence chiefsThe defence chiefs will be in place as the country faces a complex global environment.27 Aug 10:38 PM
PoliticsLuxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'Law and order will be the Government's focus.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCalls for new Defence Force planes & Biden faces criticism | Focus Morning Bulletin July 1, 2024In today’s NZ Herald headlines with Chereè Kinnear, New Zealanders demand new Defence Force planes, a cold blast brings chilly weather predictions & President Biden faces scrutiny.Watch30 Jun 07:54 PM
New ZealandUS praises NZ Air Force for ‘extraordinary’ Antarctica medical evacuationThe RNZAF C-130H Hercules crew wore night-vision goggles as they landed on an ice runway.27 Jun 07:33 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters delivers serious warning as scrutiny week concludesMinisters have survived hours of questioning by Opposition MPs during the week.20 Jun 06:59 AM
