Hercules
NZ mission to rescue people stuck in Afghanistan begins
A mission to rescue New Zealanders stuck in Afghanistan, and those that helped NZ forces, has finally taken off.
A C-130 Hercules departed Auckland for the Middle East with up to 80 Defence Force… Audio
What Would Xena Do?
Once upon a time, a TV show changed the way people around the world saw New Zealand, ushered in a new way for fans to get together and made a permanent impact on one fan's life. Produced by Justin… Audio
Super Hercules among $20b Defence spending plan
The government will spend more than $1 billion on new aircraft, a decision Defence Minister Ron Mark says is driven by climate change and a responsibility to help our Pacific neighbours. Video, Audio
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
Defence spends $360m on ageing aircraft fleet
Ageing Hercules and Orion Air Force planes are proving costly for the Defence Force.
Air Force Hercules makes emergency landing in Whenuapai
An electrical generator fault is being blamed for an Air Force Hercules having to make an emergency landing at the RNZAF base at Whenuapai. We talk to the Defence Force's Andy Scott. 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
More aid required in Solomon Islands after severe flooding
UNICEF's Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Specialist in Honiara, Donald Burgess, gives a status update. Audio