Airforce
Ron Mark under pressure to replace Hercules planes
The Defence Minister Ron Mark is now under pressure to replace the Airforce's ageing Hercules planes before their useby date in three to five years. They frequently fly on humanitarian aid missions… Audio
50-year-old Hercules hold their own at exercise
The Airforce's 50-year-old Hercules planes are being put through their paces as part of an exercise in the Hawke's Bay. Audio
Incredible job to land safely
Air Force chief, Air Vice-Marshal Mike Yardley says the Boeing captain and crew did an incredible job to land safely. Audio
Terrifying ice flight forces change to planes
The airforce will no longer fly people to Antarctica on its Boeing 757s after a terrifying flight two years ago. Audio
Secretary of the US Air Force, Deborah Lee James
Secretary of the U.S Air Force, Deborah Lee James, is trying to change the culture of the her organisation to make it fairer and more open. Ms James overseeing 700,000 active duty and reserve airmen… Audio
Insight for 15 June 2014 - A Defence Force Facing Change
Kate Newton explores whether NZ will need the same sort of Defence Force in the future. Audio
The Royal NZ Airforce celebrates 75th anniversary
Tens of thousands of people are expected to flock to the air force base in Ohakea to see old and new aircraft in action, from here and overseas, some of which date back to the First World War. Audio