New ZealandTourist boat wrecked on Akaroa beach as salvage plan shifts after swellsMore than 40 passengers and crew were rescued after the catamaran grounded.05 Feb 04:23 AM
New ZealandNew drone footage shows submerged catamaran close to shore in Akaroa HarbourExperts warn stranded fuel could harm endangered Hector's dolphins nearby.03 Feb 05:02 AM
ChristchurchDiesel fumes linger as capsized tour boat left 'well wedged' on Akaroa rocksWildlife experts remain on standby as environmental monitoring continues.02 Feb 12:58 AM
PremiumBusinessAircraft near-collision 'too close', investigators call for urgent overhaul11 Dec 04:00 PM
Wellington'The two of us will go together': Ship master's sadness on troubled ferry's final voyage18 Aug 03:59 AM
New Zealand'Preventable': Auckland rail crew unaware of missing track before tunnel derailment26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumAirlinesAir NZ-drone investigation: Operators ‘gutted’ and warn of potential disaster12 Jun 06:25 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesPilots say lessons learned after Air NZ plane smashed into runway edge lightsFive tyres were damaged after wild weather impacted the plane's approach.29 May 03:27 AM
New ZealandFreight train, rail maintenance truck collision sparks investigationsStaff managed to jump out of the truck before the collision.07 Apr 11:07 PM
New ZealandKaikoura boat tragedy: Skipper speaks after report on whale capsize that claimed five livesFive people were killed in the incident in September 2023. 03 Apr 02:18 AM
New Zealand Covid-19 ‘brain fog’ likely factor in near head-on train crash The experienced engineer recently returned to work following an absence due to the virus. 29 Jan 10:57 PM
New ZealandPlane risked crashing in Auckland: Report finds crew stressed and distractedThe crew forgot to properly activate a key fuel pump.27 Nov 11:56 PM
New ZealandAratere ferry crew didn't know how to turn off autopilot before grounding, report confirmsThe Interislander ferry ran aground on June 21, just north of Picton.31 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandDream trip that ended in tragedy: Coroner's findings into Queenstown skydiving deathThe company defended its safety record, saying it complied with all relevant procedures.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwiRail to be sentenced for Kaitaki mayday; how the ferry narrowly avoided disasterMore than 800 people were on board when the ship declared a mayday last year.08 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
