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
New Zealand'Distracting behaviour': Air traffic controller had sex while directing planes"I have reached that conclusion despite my finding that he did undertake risky behaviour."29 Mar 06:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo legs? No sweat - Amputation no setback for great NZ outdoorsmanFlesh-eating bug cost Ross Millichamp his legs, Kurt Bayer reports.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We tried our best': Dead skydiver honoured at Muriwai Beach blessing'It's a paradise and unfortunately in this situation it was tragedy in paradise.'17 Mar 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Pretty raw': Iwi blessing planned at Muriwai Beach for dead skydiverCeremony an opportunity for the rescuers to meet members of the skydiving community.16 Mar 05:15 AM
TravelHotel solves airport's most annoying problemFancy waiting for your flight while sunbathing beside a pool? At this hotel, you can.03 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandOne killed in glider crash near OmaramaOther gliders in the air at the time of the crash alerted emergency services.17 Jan 06:43 AM
New ZealandHero NY Day hot air balloon rescue: Pilot saved after rope wraps around neckPilot who got engaged on Christmas Day is recovering in hospital after a horror accident.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCan the transport sector keep up with NZ's space race plans?Transport officials are worried the aviation sector will not be able to keep up29 Dec 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Pilot of plane struck by laser over Napier decides to pinpoint the culprit"On a night like that it's actually very easy to pinpoint a laser beam."20 Nov 08:01 PM
New ZealandCAA tells inquest it is 'significantly more effective than it was'The watchdog has lifted its game in the six years since a crash killed seven people.16 Nov 06:59 AM
New ZealandSeven dead: Inquest opens into NZ tourist helicopter crashCoroner looks to see if industry can be made safer.14 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandCAA 'primed to over-react': Accused pilot wins court judgementThe pilot was put through medical checks and then grounded during a period of turmoil.29 Oct 07:47 PM
New ZealandNo jab, no job: Airport security officers let go after refusing to get Covid jabWorkers took their case to Employment Relations Authority - but lost.11 Oct 12:27 AM
LifestyleCanterbury helicopter crash: 'My miracle survival'Three months after the crash, wedding photographer Rachel Jordan took her first steps.02 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelLost luggage: Airlines and airports most likely to lose bagsStudy shows airlines and airports most likely to misplace your bags.29 Sep 08:16 PM
New ZealandPeople injured in Tokoroa plane crash still in hospitalThe pair were taken to Waikato Hospital after their plane crashed.09 Sep 12:48 AM
New Zealand'I am going home walking': Wedding day helicopter crash survivor takes first stepsShe has months of rehab to go, but getting home is a huge milestone for Rachel Jordan.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson injured in hang glider crash near ChristchurchPolice arrived at the scene 20 minutes after the accident was reported.25 Jul 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWaiheke vineyard helicopter application prompts local board moveThe application has been opposed by lobby group Quiet Sky Waiheke.19 Jul 09:37 PM
New ZealandEarthquake rating for Inland Revenue office drops by at least 34%IRD refuses to say what the new rating is other than it's lower than first thought.15 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandBalloon crash: injured victim still in hospitalOne patient still in hospital five days after hot-air balloon crash.13 Jul 08:14 PM
New ZealandWedding helicopter crash: Pilot's quick thinking saved livesExpert pilot weighs in on helicopter crash at Canterbury wedding last month.13 Jul 06:47 AM
New ZealandHot-air balloon crash: Investigators to examine wreckage; witness 'very upset'Eleven people were injured when the balloon crash-landed yesterday morning.09 Jul 10:50 PM
New Zealand'Just hanging on': Hot-air balloon passenger tells of horror crash11 people were injured in the Sunrise Balloons crash that left the owner "deeply upset".09 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRobinson helicopters' safety record in NZ: Are they safe to fly?Wedding party crash puts 'Robbies' back under scrutiny.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWedding helicopter crash: Long recovery ahead for badly injured photographerWedding photographer badly injured in a horror helicopter crash moved to Auckland.29 Jun 04:32 AM
New ZealandFatal air crash: How was tow plane pilot killed?Coroner's court hears how the death topped-off a "decade of hell" for his family.27 Jun 11:45 PM
New ZealandHeli-skiing death: Coroner renews calls for helicopter cockpit video recordersAuckland businessman fatally crushed on snowy mountain summit.25 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandWedding helicopter crash: Doctors optimistic photographer will walk againHer husband said her recovery could last three months.23 Jun 08:18 PM
