Unbelievable’: Plane crash selfie slammed
This 'selfie of the year' image has been criticised by many.
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MH17 verdict does ‘nothing’ to bring Kiwi victim’s family justice or closure
298 people, including two New Zealanders, died in the 2014 downing of flight MH17.
MH17 mass murder sentences, Ardern to meet Chinese President & Joe Biden's 'cheat sheet' exposed | Focus Morning Bulletin: 18 November, 2022
Sentencing for downing of MH17 revealed, Ardern preps for meeting with China and Jo Biden can’t get enough of his cheat sheets in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Fire warning light caused emergency response at Auckland airforce base
Emergency responded to reports of a fire in the cockpit of a plane.
Military planes collide and explode during Dallas air show
The historic military planes collided and crashed to the ground exploding into flames.
Large section of space shuttle Challenger found on ocean floor
The shuttle broke apart during liftoff in 1986, killing all seven on board.
Light aircraft plane crashes at Motueka airport
Police believe the plane didn't leave the runway
Queen Consort Camilla’s mid-flight fright
It's well known that the Queen Consort has a fear of flying.
Korean Air plane overshoots runway, shuts Philippine airport
A damaged Korean Air plane remains stuck in the grass at a Philippine airport.
Helicopter company fined $315k for fatal 2018 crash
The crash killed a pilot and two Department of Conservation workers four years ago.
Flight attendant 'whacked with crutch' by raging passenger
A passenger allegedly hit an Aussie flight attendant in the back with a crutch
Bystander films small plane as it runs out of fuel and crashes on busy road
After hitting empty, the small plane dropped from the sky.
Searchers find light plane reported missing over Southern Alps
The plane left Franz Josef this morning and was en route to Rangiora.
Screams, then silence: The story of flight 243's miracle landing
April 28, 1988, one of the most shocking moments in aviation history occurred.
Two injured after small plane crash lands and catches fire on Hamilton farm
The crash was reported to emergency services at 2.43pm.
Bad weather to blame in NZ paraglider Charlotte O'Leary's death in France
Local paragliders decided not to fly because of strong winds and poor conditions - report.
'Multiple failures': Dead skydiver's grieving family hits out at CAA
CAA admits is yet to begin work on a key safety recommendation following Nii's death.
Plane wreckage found in Nepal mountains, 14 bodies recovered
Search of mountainside crash site continues, with no word on survivors.
Small plane crashes on bridge near Miami
A single-engine Cessna crashed near Miami, striking an SUV with three occupants.
Passenger with no flying experience lands plane
Listen: Passenger with no flying experience lands plane in Florida after pilot loses consciousness. Video / Jeff Chandler / LiveATC.net
Pilot critical after plane crashes into trees near airport
Glider pilot has lucky escape after plane towing glider crashes across road from airport.
Paraglider taken to hospital after Christchurch cliff rescue
The paraglider had been "picked up by the wind" and landed partway down a cliff.
'Russia lies in the most absurd and grotesque ways': Bellingcat founder
"Information is a battleground": The digital investigators gathering war crimes evidence.
Small plane makes crash-landing in estuary near Nelson
The two occupants have minor injuries and have been helped to shore by nearby vessels.
Pauanui plane crash witness: 'It skidded and bounced through the air'
Two on board 'in shock' after plane ended up against home's fence, witness says.
Skydiving death: Dad 'shell-shocked'; two other fatalities linked to companies
Big Read: There are calls for a high-level probe after Sarah-Jane Bayram's death.
Chopper pilot's lucky escape: 'I didn't crash it, the machine crashed me'
Tony Ibbotson was within sight of home when his helicopter crashed.
One black box found in China Eastern plane crash
Recovering so-called black boxes is considered key to figuring out what caused crash.
Horror on Flight 5735: Expert's theory behind flight's 560km/h vertical plunge
In two minutes, China Eastern flight MU5735 plunged 20,000ft.
'We tried our best': Dead skydiver honoured at Muriwai Beach blessing
'It's a paradise and unfortunately in this situation it was tragedy in paradise.'
'Pretty raw': Iwi blessing planned at Muriwai Beach for dead skydiver
Ceremony an opportunity for the rescuers to meet members of the skydiving community.
'Heartbreaking, tragic': Top skydiver, Auckland Uni worker killed after mid-air collision
"The community is hurting for sure. It's obviously heartbreaking and so tragic."