New Zealand'Preventable': Auckland rail crew unaware of missing track before tunnel derailmentKey staff failed to communicate missing tracks, leading to the preventable accident.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumAirlinesAir NZ-drone investigation: Operators ‘gutted’ and warn of potential disaster'Russian roulette': Drone operator says airport incident shows need for oversight.12 Jun 06:25 AM
New ZealandKaikōura boat tragedy: Petrol fumes killed five passengers - coronerThe boat was hit by a whale during a bird-watching trip in September 2022.03 Jun 08:10 PM
PremiumAirlinesPilots say lessons learned after Air NZ plane smashed into runway edge lights29 May 03:27 AM
New ZealandKaikoura boat tragedy: Skipper speaks after report on whale capsize that claimed five lives03 Apr 02:18 AM
New ZealandPlane risked crashing in Auckland: Report finds crew stressed and distracted27 Nov 11:56 PM
New ZealandAratere ferry crew didn't know how to turn off autopilot before grounding, report confirms31 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandDream trip that ended in tragedy: Coroner's findings into Queenstown skydiving death13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandKiwiRail to be sentenced for Kaitaki mayday; how the ferry narrowly avoided disaster08 Sep 10:20 PM
New ZealandInvestigators seeking witnesses in Wellington plane fireDramatic video on social media showed the plane arriving with smoke billowing behind it.02 Sep 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Tone deaf': CAA director's email leaked after toxic workplace culture claimsEmail sent to staff after whistleblower allegations has been leaked to the Herald.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPilots say CAA whistleblower allegations are 'serious' and warrant investigationPresident of pilots' association says whistleblower allegations are 'serious'.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed ministerCorrespondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: The tough questions KiwiRail faces after autopilot bungleThe crew noticed something was wrong, and tried to take back control, but couldn’t.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandStricken Aratere docks at Picton Harbour, KiwiRail boss defends shipsThe Maritime Union said the incident could have been a disaster in different weather.23 Jun 06:07 AM
New Zealand'I'd take my own family on': KiwiRail boss defends ships after Aratere refloatedThe Maritime Union said the incident could have been a disaster in different weather.22 Jun 09:53 PM
New ZealandHow an unlatched rear door led to triple-fatal Wānaka chopper crashOne witness saw the helicopter descend nearly vertically with items trailing behind.12 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeEnchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trialThe three-week trial starts on Monday in Whangārei. Here's what you need to know.03 May 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Thrown' on to stone ballast: Rail worker hospitalised after collision on trackThe worker suffered bruising and required stitches in a finger.19 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandRail worker safety new priority for rail after near death incidentTwo track workers had to run for their lives when a train nearly hit them last year.21 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandInquiry launched after cruise ship runs aground in Doubtful SoundThe ship, carrying 67 people, took on water due to a hull breach and made a mayday call.25 Jan 05:08 AM
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 ZealandDeath of skilled pilot an accident, coroner rulesNoel Wilson was flying a Robinson R22 when he crashed in forest terrain near Reefton.24 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Inherent risks': Glider tragedy inquiry's findings releasedThe Transport Accident Investigation Commission has made two recommendations.09 Nov 02:32 AM
New ZealandSlack safety and weak leadership blamed for port deathsTwo men died at seperate ports in April last year.20 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandInvestigation into mid-air near-miss involving Air New Zealand planeThe incident occurred near Brynderwyn, between Auckland and Northland.12 Sep 11:09 PM
New ZealandEnchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue responseThe Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.11 Aug 02:07 AM
New ZealandDire strait: Latest ferry failure the latest in a decade long-listThe Cook Strait ferries have seen engine failure, freak waves and a stabbing.09 Aug 11:46 PM
New ZealandWagon shunted into harbour cost $500,000 to recoverNobody was injured in the incident, the report confirmed.01 Jun 12:53 AM
New ZealandTransport watchdog calls for regulation of all recreational skippers, boatsTAIC has identified nationwide safety issues relating to recreational boats and boating.11 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandHorror ferry crash: Skipper suffered broken neck; family say he’s buoyed by kind supportBill Elliott, 77, remains in hospital after the collision.29 Apr 07:53 AM
New ZealandHelicopter pilot in near-fatal crash 'mistook sea fog for cloud'TAIC delivers findings, four years after extraordinary aviation incident.19 Apr 06:38 PM
