Unusual case of 2018 Lakeland Queen-floatplane collision
Passengers were moved to rear of the vessel in fear of the imminent collision.
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Woman killed in Selwyn paragliding crash named
The accident happened near Mt Cheeseman ski area at Castle Hill on Tuesday afternoon.
One dead in paragliding crash in Selwyn District
The woman crashed near Mt Cheeseman ski area.
Pilot dies in plane crash at Lake Ellesmere
The pilot was a member of Canterbury Aero Club and no one else was on board the plane.
Drone used for the first time in arrest of Northland man
Police-operated drone tracks fleeing man across paddock in a first for Northland.
Prosecution in fatal helicopter crash a 'message' to owners
Murray Sarginson was prosecuted after the death of his best friend and business partner.
The plane crash that saved your life
A humble scientist was told "it's not your job" before having his invention installed.
Problems at CAA go deeper than ex-chairman, industry people say
Nigel Gould was asked to step aside two days ago following months of negative publicity.
Phil Twyford pushes Nigel Gould to resign from CAA
Transport Minister Phil Twyford says the Civil Aviation Authority needs fresh leadership.
Probe into CAA not independent enough says Aviation NZ
Aviation NZ wants to be assured the MoT didn't know of claims it is investigating.
Boeing Max grounding - why NZ's CAA is keeping details secret
A third of documents the public agency has released have been redacted.
Are NZ helicopters safe enough? Crunch safety talks after series of high-profile crashes
Transport Minister welcomes airline pilots' association offer of help.
Aircraft grounding: Operator says plane tough and reliable
South Island scenic tour operator hopes planes won't be suspended for too long
Safety concerns ground 21 New Zealand planes
Civil Aviation boss: 'I have sufficient concerns about the safety of these aircraft'.
Q&A: Five key questions about drones in NZ
The Herald answers some key questions around drones, and how they're policed.
Two major fires. Two choppers down. Is there a link?
Gear failures on monsoon buckets being investigated, sources say.
This is your captain speaking up - why pilots have to get louder
Scepticism about regulators is forcing pilots to get more active.
Student pilot sexually harassed, instructor not prosecuted despite evidence
Student pilot says trauma of the investigation was worse than the original harassment.
'Let's focus on the issues that are killing people' - Aviation leader to the CAA
Aviation groups are worried about CAA resources but minister says improvement continues.
Skydive company 'devastated' by loss of young pilot in Masterton crash
Joshua Christensen, 20, of Masterton, has been named as the second pilot killed.
Masterton pilot's wife was in Dubai when he died in air crash
Craig McBride was killed when his plane collided with a Skydive Wellington aircraft.
Fatal plane collision: Four skydivers jumped safely before pilots killed
Residents near aerodrome looked up to see plane debris falling from the sky.
'Don't be creepy': CAA issues drone warning to real estate agents
Drone operators who breach CAA rules could face prosecution or fines.
Aero club devastated after plane crash death
One person confirmed dead in Coromandel plane crash
Missing plane found crashed in Coromandel
A plane which went missing in the Coromandel yesterday has been found crashed.
My father died in a helicopter crash. Our air safety regulators have learned nothing.
Deborah Hart: Why are so many people still dying in chopper crashes?
Why air crash investigations take so long
Captain Tim Burfoot explains the lengthy process for air crash investigations.
Fatal Fox Glacier chopper crash pilot was under-trained
The pilot may have misjudged how close he was to the ground.
Fatal flight operators misled investigators: CAA
CAA found inspectors were "too trusting" during crash investigations.
Grieving father of pilot killed in Fox Glacier crash criticises CAA
Mitch Gameren's father said family members were still seeking answers.
Civil Aviation boss hits back at fears over landing at Queenstown Airport
Passengers should have confidence landing at Queenstown Airport.
Richlisters want a helipad on Paritai Dr. A TV star fears a 'massive fireball'
"Do you want a helicopter falling out of the sky on your house, kids and pets?"
Paraglider 'cautious yet adventurous' flyer - coroner
David Jongsma died in January after crashing his paraglider near Roy's Peak in Wanaka.
Briscoes boss brings in new team in fight for helipad
What's Rod Duke doing about his helicopter dream: new barrister brought in.