WorldJetpack inventor diesJustin Capra claimed to have beaten the Americans to make the world's first jetpack and went on to design dozens of vehicles.28 Jan 08:40 PM
New ZealandPilot's bike idea flies the globeA Kiwi adventure pilot who decided to strap mountain bikes under the wings of his plane is surprised to find himself suddenly world famous.28 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldBalloon brushes power lines in Melbourne crashA hot air balloon with 10 people on board has crashed in suburban Melbourne, brushing power lines as it came down.27 Jan 10:04 PM
AirlinesQantas plays zero-sum gameQantas will cut fuel surcharges but will replace them with higher base charges as the airline tries to improve margins.27 Jan 04:00 PM
AirlinesCheaper air tickets won't flyDespite the plummeting cost of crude oil, business commentators say it is unlikely airline passengers will be offered cheaper tickets.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGliders land safely after crash reportsTwo gliders have landed safely with no injuries south of Auckland, despite earlier reports of a light aircraft crash.22 Jan 04:19 AM
New ZealandLost bag home after two week delayBudget airline Jetstar last night returned a Wellington woman's holiday luggage a fortnight after she reported it missing from a flight back from Sydney.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Mystery' drone owner foundThe owner of the mystery drone found crashed on a Titirangi property before Christmas has come forward to reclaim it.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMystery drone owner comes forwardThe owner of the mystery drone found among the weeds on a Titirangi property will be reunited with his machine.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSurvivor 'wished' to dieA remorseful pilot pledged to pay $10k to a passenger so severely wounded 'he wished to die' after their plane slammed nose-first into the ground.15 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandFurther eruptions disrupt more flightsFurther volcanic eruptions have disrupted more flights to and from Tonga this evening.15 Jan 06:41 AM
New ZealandTaupo plane engine sent for analysisThe engine of a skydiving plane, which is suspected to have failed over Lake Taupo, will be sent to Canada this week for analysis.14 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandDramatic new photo of volcanic eruptionA dramatic new image has emerged of the volcanic eruption which has disrupted air travel to and from Tonga.14 Jan 02:18 AM
New ZealandEruption in Tonga strands hundredsHundreds of travellers and holidaymakers have been left stranded after flights to and from Tonga were cancelled yesterday because of a huge volcanic ash cloud.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlights set to resume after volcano eruptionFlights between Australia and Tonga should be back up and running by Wednesday after plumes of volcanic ash above the small island nation grounded planes.13 Jan 06:39 AM
New ZealandFlight alerts over Tonga's volcano ashLarge ash cloud from a volcano in Tonga is affecting flights in the region, with aviation authorities issuing an alert.12 Jan 10:41 PM
WorldBlack box recovered from AirAsia flightDivers have retrieved a black box from the crashed AirAsia flight from the bottom of the Java Sea, officials say.12 Jan 02:58 AM
New Zealand100 Kiwi Stories: Pilot first to win Victoria Cross58: He was a dashing English gent of Maori descent with a daring need for speed, who became the first airman to win a Victoria Cross in World War I.11 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldSecurity threat over at Melbourne AirportA security alert is over at Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport after a threat was directed at Tigerair Australia, forcing the evacuation of passengers from a terminal and the cancellation of flights.09 Jan 09:09 PM
WorldDivers detect pings from black boxIndonesian divers have said they are hopeful that the black box from doomed AirAsia flight 8501 has been located.09 Jan 05:31 AM
New ZealandWhy I'll never forget jump 3132Skydive instructor on his escape from the plane that nosedived into Lake Taupo this week - and how he felt jumping out of a plane today.09 Jan 05:11 AM
New ZealandNo time for fear, as plane crashedA survivor of the Taupo plane crash has described watching the plane crash into the lake as she floated to the ground as one of the "most surreal moments" of her life.08 Jan 10:39 PM
AirlinesCall to cut airfares as fuel price dropsAirfares should fall to reflect plummeting oil and jet fuel prices but airlines are stalling when it comes to delivering cheaper fares, consumer advocates say.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTaupo plane crash: Pilot saw flamesThe pilot of a skydiving plane that plunged in to Lake Taupo saw flames coming out of the aircraft's engine exhaust moments after its engine suddenly stopped.08 Jan 05:41 AM
New ZealandTaupo survivors have 'no hard feelings'Director of Skydive Taupo says survivors of plane crash have nothing but praise for instructors.07 Jan 10:39 PM
New ZealandMechanical problem not seen beforeThe type of New Zealand-built aircraft involved in yesterday's skydiving crash has never been in an accident due to a mechanical error before, its maker says.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLucky 13: Skydivers leap for lives"Exiting a plane at low altitude to get out and activate parachutes and have them open normally and land safely is amazing."07 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldEerie pics of jet in Java SeaPictures show the wreckage of flight QZ8501 lying on the bottom of the Java Sea, including what appears to be the tail fin showing the AirAsia logo.07 Jan 08:41 AM
New ZealandFumes force flight to NZ to turn backA passenger plane travelling from Fiji to New Zealand was forced to turn around when its cabin filled with fumes and an oil smell overnight.07 Jan 02:46 AM
New ZealandTaupo crash: Pilot praisedThe pilot of a skydiving plane that crashed into Lake Taupo has been praised for quick thinking after all 13 people on board escaped without injury.06 Jan 11:36 PM
AirlinesAir NZ, Qantas named safest airlinesQantas has been named the world's safest airline, and Air NZ is in the top ten, according to a new report which also noted 2014 was a bad year for airline safety.06 Jan 06:56 PM
