New Zealand'Flying high in heaven': Tributes flow for pilot and speedway identity who died in crash'We nicknamed him Waterboy. But he was no boy. He was da man.'27 Feb 09:24 PM
New ZealandAirport closed after Air NZ flight take-off rejected due to concerns of bird activityThe Air New Zealand flight from Timaru to Wellington was due to depart at 6.30am.06 Feb 09:30 PM
New Zealand'It's bulls***': Pilot rejects finding that his error caused West Coast crashTony Ibbotson maintains mechanical failure caused the Robinson to crash, not pilot error.07 Dec 11:18 PM
New ZealandLocals free injured men after chopper rolls during take-offTwo people were in the aircraft when the incident happened at Whangaroa about 3.20pm.17 Sep 07:45 AM
New ZealandFranz Josef pilot tragedy: Loss “hard to believe” for family a year after fatal mountain crashFamily of pilot Tim Gibb - killed in a plane crash last year - pay tribute.14 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand'I wandered about in a daze': What it was like being part of the Erebus recovery teamColin Monteath recalls his work after the plane crash that killed all 257 people onboard.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNevada tech company SkyDrop creating drone hub in WaikatoNevada-based company scouting for customers after getting CAA flight approval.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Just a normal jump': Traumatised skydiver breaks silence after fatal Muriwai accidentSkydive Auckland says it's been unfairly singled out by the watchdog.02 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelAir NZ passenger alleges crew member was caught 'vaping' on plane'If a member of the public was caught vaping, they’d be met by police'.28 Mar 11:18 PM
New ZealandA year after a fatal mid-air skydiving collision over Muriwai, criminal charges have been filedThe victim died after a mid-air collision with another jumper.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandQueenstown helicopters near miss: Chopper pilot takes ‘evasive action’ to avoid crashIncident happened just days before Gold Coast tragedy that claimed four lives.22 Jan 09:48 PM
New Zealand'You stupid moron': Engineer punches pilot in head in cockpit; that was only the start of the sagaIt took the victim complaining to the CAA before attacker ended up in court.17 Jan 04:20 PM
New ZealandAircraft engineer jumps on wing of plane with engines running, punches pilotThe pilot felt the plane rocking, then saw a man on the wing before the blows rained down.27 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Devastating' impacts from triple fatal helicopter crash'Every day, when I wake up, I think about what could have been...this has ruined my life.'11 Oct 05:28 PM
TravelWhy US Airlines are now forced to give crew this specific benefitAll crew will get this additional benefit to improve safety.04 Oct 06:52 PM
TravelFlight cancelled or delayed? Consumer NZ battles airlines over passenger rights"It's time airlines lift their game"14 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandAviation watchdog won't reopen probe into skydiving death after reviewThe CAA says investigators have reviewed 'additional information' about the accident.14 Sep 12:33 AM
TravelFirst orders for $150k 'Flying car' take off in TuscanyThe world's first passenger drone is cleared for takeoff.11 Sep 10:38 PM
TravelThe Fast Track racket: Is it worth paying to bypass airport queues?I've seen the worrying future of air travel, and it cost me $10 for the privilege.07 Sep 07:02 PM
TravelDisrupted flight? This new rule could hold airlines to higher standardsThe bill is quietly heading for its second reading but means big things for travellers.05 Sep 01:05 AM
New ZealandSkydiving tragedy: 'He was my brother and I deserve to know what happened'Staff member previously censured for 'cavalier' behaviour after earlier death.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFox Glacier tragedy: Chopper overloaded in bad weather, pilot lost awarenessCoroner urges helicopter pilots to be conservative when facing challenging weather.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFatal crash wouldn't have occurred in any other helicopter: coronerCoroner also calls for black boxes to become mandatory for all helicopters.07 Aug 11:50 PM
New Zealand'I was tormented': Pilot grounded after false allegations he was flying drunkThe pilot wants the informant who made the false complaints ousted so he can sue them.11 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'It was my livelihood': Pilot accused of being stalker, danger to passengersGraham Lindsay has finally received an apology from the CAA and is pursuing compensation.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWedding day chopper crash: Bride tells of horror injuries, screaming for husbandBride injured in helicopter crash on the way to her wedding photo shoot speaks a year on.11 Jun 05:05 PM
New Zealand'Multiple failures': Dead skydiver's grieving family hits out at CAACAA admits is yet to begin work on a key safety recommendation following Nii's death.05 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelAirports are ending the 100ml liquid restriction but will NZ follow suit?After 16 years, liquid restrictions for carry-on bags could be a thing of the past.02 Jun 08:13 PM
New ZealandPilot critical after plane crashes into trees near airportGlider pilot has lucky escape after plane towing glider crashes across road from airport.07 May 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAviation watchdog launches inquiry into skydiving sector following deaths"Incidents mean ambulances and ambulances mean the press."30 Apr 06:32 PM
New ZealandSkydiving near water rules yet to be tightenedRecommendations to make skydiving near water safer have yet to be signed as priority.17 Apr 09:37 PM
New ZealandFears skydiving deaths linked to young jumpers imitating risky YouTube movesParachuting industry plans to assess what is behind any cultural change.09 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSkydiving death: Dad 'shell-shocked'; two other fatalities linked to companiesBig Read: There are calls for a high-level probe after Sarah-Jane Bayram's death.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No need to die': Skydiver worried about wind before fatal Muriwai jumpAngry friend and fellow skydivers list string of concerns after Sarah-Jane Bayram's death.02 Apr 05:00 PM
