Three flown to Christchurch Hospital after helicopter crash
Three people with serious injuries were flown by rescue helicopter to Christchurch Hospital. Video / Hamish Clark
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Medical event before Kiwi pilot's chopper crash death while fighting Oz bushfire
Investigation finds Allan Tull likely suffered an incapacitating medical event.
Paraglider crash: Emergency services responding
A police spokesperson said a helicopter was on the way.
Two planes collide mid-air, all survive
Two planes collide mid-air near Denver, Colorado, no one injured. Video / AP
Mystery of MH370: Pilot left 'false trails' before disappearing
Missing MH370 pilot made series of turns to avoid detection, claims researcher.
'Falling on deaf ears': Laser strike concerns going unheard
Captain Tim Robinson wants to see the penalties for laser strike offenders doubled.
Skydiving tragedy: Principal pays tribute to 'hard-working young man'
Skydiver's former high school offers to make his funeral a 'fitting memorial' for him.
Skydiving school mourns 'gentle but confident young man'
The 21-year-old Hamilton skydiver was well regarded by classmates and staff alike.
'I thought it was going to explode': Plane's scary midair mishap
Passengers aboard Nauru Airlines flight 'were not in a good headspace after landing'.
Erebus family member adds voice to memorial protest
The National Erebus Memorial intends to pay tribute to 257 killed in 1979 plane crash.
US plane scatters debris over homes after engine failure
Debris from United Airlines plane falls on Denver suburbs during emergency landing.
Watch: 'It was like an earthquake' - Car smashes into Auckland restaurant
Diners and staff cowered as a car drove through the restaurant's plate glass windows.
Central Otago fatal plane crash pilot named
Rescuers were hampered by remoteness, fog and low cloud.
'Never forgotten': 35 years since Challenger disaster
Families of fallen astronauts have marked the 35th anniversary of the Challenger disaster.
Fatal helicopter crash: Investigators' 'thorough' process could take years
The investigation into a fatal helicopter crash before Christmas may take up to two years.
Indonesia crash thwarts push to rehabilitate country's airlines
New York Times: Barely a year goes by without a major air accident in the Asian nation.
Indonesian divers find parts of plane wreckage in Java Sea
Divers find part of plane wreck in sea.
Fears for passengers of missing plane after debris found
The passenger jet was carrying 62 people when it disappeared off the coast of Indonesia.
'Plane fell like lightning, exploded in water': Jet missing with 62 people on board
A passenger jet carrying 62 people has disappeared off the coast of Indonesia.
Kaikōura coast helicopter crash: Parents farewelled
An emotional "celebration of life" has been held today.
Parents killed in helicopter crash to be farewelled on Wednesday
Funeral on Wednesday for the couple killed in a helicopter crash during a family day out.
CAA investigating 2 helicopters crashes involving power lines
Both the helicopters were being used for agricultural spray operations at the time.
New photos: Helicopter wreckage removed from crash site
Scene of crash blessed today as investigators attempt to piece together tragedy.
'They're one of our own': School pays tribute to family in chopper tragedy
Devastated friends of couple killed have gathered at family home.
Helicopter tragedy: 'Where's my mummy ... is my mummy all right?'
Three injured children pulled to safety as rescuers feared wreckage might go up in flames.
Watch: Kaikōura helicopter crash scene
Crash investigators combed the beach at Kēkerengū on December 16, 2020. Video / Anna Leask
Capturing catastrophe: In 2020, photos show world in distress
This is the world that AP photographers captured in 2020, a world beset by catastrophe.
Revealed: What caused deadly Lake Wanaka chopper crash
Tragedy was one of two fatal chopper crashes to befall the same family that year.
Pilot dies after light aircraft crashes in Upper Hutt
Police were alerted after a witness saw the plane crash this afternoon.
Erebus memorial vote looms amid accusations of 'underhand' tactics
Waitematā Local Board is under huge pressure for its vote to okay the Parnell memorial.
Paramotor wreckage removed after West Coast fatal crash
The man is believed to be a Harihari local.
US Navy plane crashes into 'heavily populated' suburb, killing 2
Residents of a US suburb are lucky to be alive after a training flight ended in tragedy.
MH370 crash site 'discovery': Call to restart search for missing flight
Since it went missing in 2014, the aircraft's final resting place has never been found.
Skydiver in critical condition after 'very hard landing' in Parakai, West Auckland
Emergency services were called shortly after 10am.