New ZealandBig offer for MH17 plateThe family of a New Zealand-bound passenger killed in the MH17 plane crash has put in a bid for a personalised number plate bearing the flight number.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds farewell 'adrenalin junkie'A group of friends who were on board a helicopter that crashed last weekend - killing one of them - have paid tribute to a "bloody good mate" who lived for adventure.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds farewell 'man of faith'Jerome Box was tragically killed when the helicopter he was in crashed into Mt Alta.22 Aug 03:14 AM
New Zealand'World will be a lesser place'Jerome Box's death during a heliski excursion on Mt Alta on Saturday has devastated his close-knit family and church community, some of whom escaped the "mystery" crash.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday tragedy: A parish in mourningThe congregation at St Paul’s Church is preparing for "a tough couple of weeks" as the fatal crash of a churchgoer on a skiing holiday was announced.17 Aug 01:42 AM
New ZealandHeli-ski flight horrorDebris was strewn for almost 1km as a church group smashed into the side of a mountain aboard a helicopter yesterday, killing one and injuring six.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMH17: Kiwi victim finally identifiedThe Otaki man who was killed when his Malaysia Airlines flight was shot down over the Ukraine has been formally identified.14 Aug 12:33 AM
New ZealandPair recall little of fatal plane crash'It was a wonderful flight, we were having a great time.' An American couple have spoken about the day their scenic Lord of the Rings flight turned deadly.13 Aug 08:12 PM
New ZealandFamily relieved by wreck findThe wife of a missing pilot says it's a miracle that wreckage of her husband's bi-plane which disappeared more than four months ago has apparently been recovered.07 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionPeter Kinderman: Fighting fear of flyingFears about air travel are common and entirely understandable. Human beings have not evolved to fly, writes psychologist Peter Kinderman.04 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldMH17: More remains collectedDutch and Australian experts have gathered more remains from the crash site of Flight MH17 in east Ukraine.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe warning signsThe inquest into the Carterton hot air balloon disaster left victims’ families reeling from revelations about the balloon’s pilot — and asking why authorities didn’t act.01 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionSteve Maharey: Tell the story - but have some respectImagine a plane is taking off from Heathrow Airport. It crashes on the runway. Do you continue to film the burning aircraft or pan away?30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandClaims balloon pilot was 'too pissed'Complaints were made about balloon pilot Lance Hopping being too impaired to fly, and cheating on his pilot's test before the Carterton disaster, but no action was taken.29 Jul 05:29 AM
New ZealandMH17: Kiwi victim's memorial underwayToday's memorial service for Malaysia Airlines victim Rob Ayley will be held at the same church where he regularly played the drums.28 Jul 04:19 AM
AirlinesIs Malaysia Airlines set to change name?Malaysian Airlines is set for a brand overhaul after two major tragedies in the last six months, it emerged today.27 Jul 05:55 PM
WorldFamily of 10 die in plane crashFrance says there are no survivors from the Air Algerie flight that crashed in Mali and several families have been been wiped out in the tragedy.26 Jul 08:15 PM
New ZealandMemorial for MH17 victimThe family of Rob Ayley, who was killed on flight MH17, will hold a private memorial tomorrow while they wait for his body to be returned.26 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesWhat now for Malaysia Airlines?Malaysia Airlines' website has gone dark. In keeping with airline practice after a crash, its special "dark site" is free of logos and the imagery of its standard home page.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlying safe despite death toll: expertsThis year is the deadliest for air disasters since 2010, but Kiwi aviation experts say passengers are still statistically unlikely to die in an aircraft crash.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFight for justice finally at an endSurvivor of the Anzac Day helicopter crash Sergeant Stevin Creeggan has endured years of pain and humiliating treatment from the Air Force, but his family are speaking out.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'My boy died in the sky'A Dutch couple coming to New Zealand to visit their Taupo-based daughter on a "trip of a lifetime" were among those killed on MH17.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMH17: NZ citizen namedThe sole New Zealand citizen on board the ill-fated MH17 flight has been remembered as a "warm, creative and generous" person.19 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionDanica Weeks: 'Sharlene, I know what you're going through'It is like Pauly has died again and we are in that huge emotional hole of shock and absolute despair.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFriends mourn former Queenstown manA popular former Auckland and Queenstown restaurateur was on board the ill-fated Malaysian Airlines flight MH17.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe scene is horrendous - NZ journoNew Zealand journalist Alexi O'Brien this morning described the scene as horrendous. O'Brien is in the Ukraine for Al Jazeera.18 Jul 08:07 PM
New ZealandThugs knew jet wasn't military: expertAuckland aviation expert Irene King says the "thugs" who shot down the Malaysian airliner will never get away with claiming they thought their target was military.18 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: High time airlines took their heads out of the cloudsA fate as horrific as that of the 298 people on board Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 invites a thorough rethinking of a number of cherished notions.18 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldMH17: Aussie trio among youngest victimsA Western Australia family is mourning the cruel loss of three children who were travelling with their grandfather on the doomed Malaysia Airlines Flight 17.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He'll be home tomorrow'"We have every expectation our son will be getting off a plane in Wellington tomorrow," says Wendy Ayley, mother of Otaki man Robert Ayley, who was on flight MH17.18 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldUS swears hell to pay if Russia to blameTensions are ramping up between two global super powers after a Malaysia Airlines passenger flight was shot down over Ukraine.18 Jul 05:00 PM
