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• RNZAF Crew ‘Threads the Needle’ in High-Stakes Antarctic Medical Evacuation Before Winter Darkness

  Published: Apr 25, 2026

  Section: AXL News

  The Royal New Zealand Air Force has successfully evacuated a New Zealander from Antarctica during a narrow 24-hour weather window. Operating under the final sunset of the season, t...

• Royal New Zealand Air Force Aviator Dies Following Emergency Medical Event at Ōhakea Air Base Pool

  Published: Apr 21, 2026

  Section: Australia & Oceania

  A member of the Royal New Zealand Air Force passed away Tuesday morning after suffering a medical crisis at the base swimming facility. Emergency responders from Fire and Emergency...