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Ex-Air Force sergeant jailed for 13 years
An ex-Air Force sergeant found guilty of 20 counts of sexual offending against five girls has been jailed for 13 years.
Changes follow Antarctica plane drama
Air Force has changed its procedures following a difficult landing in near white-out conditions in Antarctica with a plane low on fuel and carrying 130 people.
Stunning send-off to Kiwi airman
Legendary Kiwi airman and "genuinely nice guy" Trevor Thomas (TT) Bland will be given a spectacular send-off at Ardmore Airfield today.
Air Force sergeant found guilty of rape
An ex-Air Force sergeant has been found guilty of more than 20 sexual charges against five girls.
Veteran pilot ticks off another great mission
Today, Trevor Strong marks off another accomplishment in a long and remarkable life; tackling it in the same steely, unruffled style he has approached all of his missions.
Air Force Sergeant facing multiple rape charges
An Air Force Sergeant is accused of more than a decade of sexual offending against five girls, including one who was allegedly bound in a car with a seatbelt and raped.
Air force gives Aaron wings
Aaron Rowe of Marton had always dreamed of taking such a flight and his wish was granted by the RNZAF.
100-gun salute marks start of WWI
One hundred gun shots echoed over Wellington today, marking the 100th anniversary of the start of WWI.
Anzac Day chopper crash: NZDF guilty
Air force commanders allowed a dangerous and deadly culture of rule-breaking that ultimately resulted in the deaths of three young airmen, a court has found.
The science behind Auckland's big bangs
How can an Air Force bomb dropped 50km away be heard in Auckland suburbs? Professor Stuart Bradley, of the University of Auckland’s Physics Department, explains.
RNZAF demonstrate bombing run
The RNZAF displayed their bombing exercises today, after they sparked a series of mysterious booms that were heard across the Auckland region last week.
Survivor prosecutes commanding officers over chopper crash
Defence bosses face a criminal charge over a fatal Anzac Day helicopter crash in 2010 after the sole survivor took out a private prosecution.
Council delay decision on Hobsonville rezoning
A 20ha block of land at Hobsonville set aside for the marine industry will now be used for housing after a vote by Auckland councillors today.
Gallipoli ballot thrill for Singapore-based Kiwi couple
A Singapore-based Kiwi couple were among 950 NZers selected from a ballot to attend the 100th anniversary of the Anzac landing in Gallipoli next year.
New Air Force chief named
Air Commodore Mike Yardley will be the new Chief of Air Force, when Air Vice-Marshal Peter Stockwell leaves the Defence Force next month after a distinguished 41-year career.
Rescue of Kiwis earns high praise
A Kiwi soldier wounded by friendly fire in Afghanistan has paid tribute to a US Air Force search and rescue crew after they received one of the US military's highest honours.
Veterans 'callously' treated
Two brothers seriously injured in botched Defence Force exercises believe New Zealand's service personnel are being hung out to dry by the country's law makers.
Death highlights steroid danger
A coroner has recommended that authorities consider strengthening drug testing regimes after an Air Force member died during a training exercise after consuming steroids.
NZ air force joins relief efforts
NZ will send an air force Hercules to help in the storm-hit Philippines, but Prime Minister John Key's official visit to Manila next week has been postponed.
Timaru invaded in war game
Farmers, shopkeepers, police officers and a mayor have volunteered to play "bad guys" in a large-scale realistic war game.
Crash survivor allowed to lay charges
The sole survivor of the Anzac Day helicopter crash has been allowed to lay health and safety charges against the Defence Force.
Air force safety review recommended
A final report on the illegal shipment of pyrotechnic canisters which endangered the lives of hundreds of passengers on a 2009 Air New Zealand flight has recommended a review of air force safety.
Lightning takes down air force craft
A new twin-engined air force helicopter will need all its rotors repaired or replaced, at a cost of millions of dollars, after being hit by lightning.