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![Bird strike delays Air New Zealand flight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bird strike delays Air New Zealand flight
Passengers had to disembark and the plane was returned to the gate for inspection.
!['Swerved wildly': Plane veers off runway at Christchurch Airport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Swerved wildly': Plane veers off runway at Christchurch Airport
Investigations begin into likely steering issue after landing.
![One Kiwi remains in hospital nearly a week after fatal Singapore Airlines flight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One Kiwi remains in hospital nearly a week after fatal Singapore Airlines flight
Flight SQ321 plunged approximately 1800m after encountering clear air turbulence.
![Singapore Airlines turbulence: Two Kiwis remain in Bangkok hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Singapore Airlines turbulence: Two Kiwis remain in Bangkok hospital
MFAT says it is "following up" with the injured.
![Letters: Public paying for mental health failures; wake-up call for flyers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Letters: Public paying for mental health failures; wake-up call for flyers
OPINION: 'Our safety and peace of mind is compromised.'
![Four Kiwis hospitalised in Thailand after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Four Kiwis hospitalised in Thailand after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulence
A British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis on board, four were hospitalised.
![Fasten your seat belts: What you need to know about turbulence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fasten your seat belts: What you need to know about turbulence
Experts explain turbulence, its causes, and why it's becoming more frequent and intense.
![Kiwi in ICU in Thai hospital after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kiwi in ICU in Thai hospital after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulence
A British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis onboard, two were hospitalised.
![Fatal turbulence: Wife in intensive care told husband is dead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fatal turbulence: Wife in intensive care told husband is dead
Geoff Kitchen died of a heart attack when the plane hit turbulence.
![Focus: Man dies in deadly turbulence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Focus: Man dies in deadly turbulence
A British man died and several passengers were left injured after a Singapore Airlines flight from London dropped suddenly.
![Iran’s president found dead at helicopter crash site in foggy, mountainous region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Iran’s president found dead at helicopter crash site in foggy, mountainous region
Drone footage showed a fire in the wilderness that was 'suspected to be the wreckage'.
![Iran President Ebrahim Raisi 1960-2024: Hard-line protege of Ayatollah](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Iran President Ebrahim Raisi 1960-2024: Hard-line protege of Ayatollah
Raisi is survived by his wife and two daughters.
![Investigation into crashed helicopter to begin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Investigation into crashed helicopter to begin
Civil Aviation Authority to work with helicopter pilot involved in the Uretiti Beach crash. Video / Charmaine Soljak
![Relief as Australian plane makes miraculous landing after landing gear failure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Relief as Australian plane makes miraculous landing after landing gear failure
The plane has been depleting fuel as it circles the major airport.
![Helicopter crash near Blenheim - police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Helicopter crash near Blenheim - police
'The helicopter has ended up on its side... [but] the pilot is okay.'
![Transcript between pilots of ill-fated Latam flight and air traffic control released](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Transcript between pilots of ill-fated Latam flight and air traffic control released
The plane plunged hundreds of metres, injuring dozens of passengers last month.
![One dead, seven missing after two Japanese navy helicopters crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One dead, seven missing after two Japanese navy helicopters crash
The two aircraft likely crashed after colliding in the air, says Japan's defence minister.
![Pilot faces fine after operating aircraft carelessly in fog](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pilot faces fine after operating aircraft carelessly in fog
The pilot was also found guilty of refuelling with a passenger still aboard.
![Air NZ passenger hospitalised after plane hits turbulence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Air NZ passenger hospitalised after plane hits turbulence
A passenger on an Air NZ flight NZ65 from Bali to Auckland suffered a severe leg break after taking a tumble during the bumpy flight. Video / Supplied
![Drug addict used devastating 2023 storms to loot, wreck new homes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Drug addict used devastating 2023 storms to loot, wreck new homes
He also endangered an Air NZ flight. 'The potential for catastrophe was high,' judge said.
![Nearly one in two Gen Zs have a fear of flying, survey finds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nearly one in two Gen Zs have a fear of flying, survey finds
As the fallout mounts over Boeing's recent safety issues, young people are growing afraid.