New ZealandRichie and Gemma turn out for the RNZAF Air TattooRichie and Gemma McCaw were among the guests at the RNZAF Air Tattoo at Ohakea.25 Feb 06:20 AM
New ZealandSpectacle in store for Air Force's 80thThe Royal New Zealand Air Force 2017 Air Tattoo is celebrating the 80th anniversary of our Air Force.23 Feb 04:00 PM
AirlinesAirbus brings in the heavy metalAirbus is making a play to replace NZ's ageing Hercules by showing off its big military airlifter this week in a bid to woo the public and Defence chiefs.20 Feb 02:42 AM
New ZealandSex complaints rise in Defence ForceForty-one sexual assault and harassment complaints were lodged in the New Zealand Defence Force - including one for sexual violation/rape in 2016.15 Feb 10:26 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: New Zealand Masters Games opens in WhanganuiThe New Zealand Masters Games has kicked off in Whanganui.03 Feb 08:59 AM
New ZealandTramper survives on SkittlesSearch teams elated as DOC worker stumbles across missing tourist.01 Feb 12:34 AM
New ZealandKiwi discovers huge undersea eruptionA Kiwi scientist has unexpectedly discovered what appears to be a huge undersea volcanic eruption near the main island of Tonga.31 Jan 03:42 AM
New ZealandAir Force fire engine toppled on sideEmergency services were called to the incident on a North Western Motorway off ramp just after 9.30pm.27 Jan 09:11 AM
New ZealandSuppliers line up to provide air force kitOur next military transport could be built by Kawasaki. And the aircraft which patrol our maritime borders could come off the same factory line.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMissing yachtie off to Oz?Missing yachtie likely to be sailing his tiny catamaran to Australia, where he has disappeared with his 6-year-old daughter Que previously, according to an expert.30 Dec 12:50 AM
New ZealandMissing dad & son found waving T-shirtsA man and his son missing at sea off Tonga since Saturday have been found safe by the NZ Defence Force.13 Dec 03:27 AM
EntertainmentWatch: The Rock's Christmas miracleWatch: The emotional moment Jimmy Fallon and The Rock gave one family their Christmas miracle.12 Dec 01:15 AM
New ZealandRNZAF Orion joins search for fishermenThe New Zealand Defence Force is helping search for three fishermen who have been missing at sea off the Pacific island-nation of Kiribati since last week.11 Dec 12:35 AM
AirlinesThe 'unrivalled' tech of Air Force OneIf everything you know about the world's most famous plane is from the movie, then fasten your seat belt. It's even better in real life.09 Dec 08:50 PM
AirlinesBoeing's newest 787 prepares to take offOn the day Donald Trump lashed out at Boeing for the cost of replacing Air Force One it was making the first 787-10 Dreamliner.08 Dec 08:27 PM
New ZealandHunter found in the Kaimanawa RangesA hunter who had been missing in the Kaimanawa Ranges since Saturday evening has been found.04 Dec 10:12 PM
AirlinesWatch: Giant Brazilian jet targeting NZThe best of NZ Herald Business: Brazilian plane maker Embraer has developed a twin jet airlifter that is in the running to replace the RNZAF's aging Hercules.24 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice a constant presence in KaikouraMore than 25 police staff remain in Kaikoura and the surrounding area offering reassurance to locals and offering their assistance.24 Nov 03:55 AM
New ZealandPumice raft points to mystery eruptionA pumice raft spotted by a Royal New Zealand Air Force crew has pointed to a possible major undersea eruption somewhere in the Tonga-Kermadec volcanic arc.22 Nov 11:25 PM
New ZealandChoppers on way to cut-off peopleThe military will today drop in on people cut off by this week's quake.16 Nov 09:04 PM
New ZealandPhoto ID required to use quake-zone SH1Police are checking that people have a legitimate reason to be in quake-hit areas.15 Nov 11:32 PM
New ZealandMilitary pitches in for quake victimsDefence Force sends hundreds of staff plus planes and ships to earthquake-affected south.14 Nov 11:15 PM
New ZealandFinding missing fishermen 'satisfying'Three fishermen missing at sea for more than a week have been found alive by the RNZAF.09 Nov 02:48 AM
WorldThree fishermen missingThe Air Force has sent a plane to Kiribati in search for three fishermen.07 Nov 08:55 PM
New ZealandPilot's death leaves family 'devastated'Andrew Friend's last name was also one of the best descriptors of the popular Kiwi ex-airforce pilot.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrake light alert grounded PM's BoeingThe fault that grounded the Prime Minister's plane in Townsville was unrelated to the amount of flying the aircraft has done, says the Air Force.26 Oct 06:31 AM
New ZealandFaulty switch left John Key strandedIt was a faulty switch that left an air force plane grounded in Australia and Prime Minister John Key and 80 delegates stranded en route to India.26 Oct 04:19 AM
EditorialEditorial: Not exactly Air Force OneEDITORIAL: The public have a right to ask what is going on at Whenuapai if a mission such as this one cannot be executed successfully.25 Oct 04:00 PM
EconomyNearly there: Key's long trip to India continuesPrime Minister John Key will land in New Delhi overnight to finally start his India trip after plane problems meant he had to cancel one of only three days in the country.25 Oct 04:27 AM
New ZealandAir Force needs new planes say MPSThe breakdown of Prime Minister John Key's military plane in Australia is the latest in a series of incidents.24 Oct 10:26 PM
New ZealandPlane problems: PM stuck in AussieJohn Key, who has been forced to cancel the first day of his trip to India, describes the situation as "sub optimal".24 Oct 02:28 AM
New ZealandMoment stranded tourist was rescuedA Dutch tramper who had been stranded on Mt Taranaki for two days by heavy snow has been plucked to safety.22 Oct 03:47 AM
New ZealandMcCaw - he'll always be your wingmanRichie McCaw made his name as an openside flanker, but the All Black legend is now a wing commander.29 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandParents seek justice after coroner inquiryParents of an Air Force sergeant killed in a fatal Anzac Day helicopter crash say they have been let down by the coroner.30 Aug 07:03 AM