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One witness saw the helicopter descend nearly vertically with items trailing behind.

'We are working with the operator to determine the cause.'

'We nicknamed him Waterboy. But he was no boy. He was da man.'

The Air New Zealand flight from Timaru to Wellington was due to depart at 6.30am.

Tony Ibbotson maintains mechanical failure caused the Robinson to crash, not pilot error.

Two people were in the aircraft when the incident happened at Whangaroa about 3.20pm.

Family of pilot Tim Gibb - killed in a plane crash last year - pay tribute.

Colin Monteath recalls his work after the plane crash that killed all 257 people onboard.

Skydive Auckland says it's been unfairly singled out by the watchdog.

Incident happened just days before Gold Coast tragedy that claimed four lives.

It took the victim complaining to the CAA before attacker ended up in court.

The pilot felt the plane rocking, then saw a man on the wing before the blows rained down.

'Every day, when I wake up, I think about what could have been...this has ruined my life.'

All crew will get this additional benefit to improve safety.

"It's time airlines lift their game"

The CAA says investigators have reviewed 'additional information' about the accident.

The world's first passenger drone is cleared for takeoff.

I've seen the worrying future of air travel, and it cost me $10 for the privilege.

The bill is quietly heading for its second reading but means big things for travellers.

Staff member previously censured for 'cavalier' behaviour after earlier death.

Coroner urges helicopter pilots to be conservative when facing challenging weather.