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Touched mid-air: Student pilot's complaint against trainer mishandled by CAA
Former chief ombudsman Peter Boshier said the CAA botched response to serious disclosures.
Grant Bruce Jarden, 71, dies after glider crashed into Hawke’s Bay Golf Club
The incident has been referred to the Civil Aviation Authority.
Plane crash at Tauranga Airport prompts investigation
A person trapped in the plane was rescued using special equipment.
Civil Aviation Authority review into workplace culture reveals bullying, leadership issues
The CAA hired a consultant to review culture after an investigation by the Herald. Video / Cameron Pitney, Ben Dickens
Bullying, ‘siege mentality’, staff fears revealed in leaked Government agency review
Civil Aviation Authority hired a consultant to review culture after Herald investigation.
Auckland Airport delays flights, police notified after reported drone incursion
Drone operators need air traffic approval to fly within the control zone.
Watch: Drone flies during Auckland’s NYE fireworks display, CAA assessing
The Civil Aviation Authority is assessing the incident.
Drone view of Sky Tower NYE fireworks
The Civil Aviation Authority is assessing an incident where a drone was flown in a prohibited area and time on NYE, 2024/25. Video / Brian Ouro
Watch: Hot air balloon makes rough landing, 10 treated at scene
The incident happened at about 8.30am.
Man arrested in Ōamaru after high-powered laser pointed at rescue helicopter
Police called it 'incredibly irresponsible and dangerous'.
Watch: Air NZ release new safety video featuring Steven and Valerie Adams
The video, released today, features two famous Kiwi siblings.
'Cloak of secrecy': Aviation leaders accuse CAA of covert restructure
The Herald understands 85-110 positions at the CAA could be disestablished.
"Cloak of secrecy": Aviation industry group criticises CAA amid agency shake-up.
The Herald understands around 85 positions at the air safety and security are set to be disestablished. Video / Mark Mitchell / Ben Dickens
Editorial: Privitisation might not be a dirty word for our airport security
OPINION: Transport Minister asks for options to be explored.
'Long difficult queues': Govt looking at privatising airport security
The minister has suggested airports and airlines could manage aviation security
Plane hits fence, helicopter strikes wires in spate of aviation accidents
There have been five serious accidents and five incidents over the last 10 weeks.
Dream trip that ended in tragedy: Coroner's findings into Queenstown skydiving death
The company defended its safety record, saying it complied with all relevant procedures.
Agricultural aviators hit out at proposed 'tax on a tax'
Commercial agricultural operators could face operations safety levy increase of up to 47%.
Civil Aviation Authority orders independent review into workplace culture
Management at the Civil Aviation Authority have ordered an independent review into workplace culture following an investigation by the Herald. Video | Cameron Pitney | Ben Dickens
Government turns up heat on airlines; orders CAA fee-hike review
Airlines here may have to publish prices, as in some other countries.
'Tone deaf': CAA director's email leaked after toxic workplace culture claims
Email sent to staff after whistleblower allegations has been leaked to the Herald.
Former CAA worker reveals why he quit
The former employee spoke to Michael Morrah after CAA alleged insiders a “toxic undercurrent” at the agency where staff concerns were downplayed or dismissed. Video | Carson Bluck
'Take these issues seriously': Minister to meet aviation boss over 'toxic' workplace claims
Simeon Brown said the whistleblowers' allegations are concerning.
Pilots call for ministerial investigation into alleged CAA dysfunction
Pilots say claims by whistleblowers at the Civil Aviation Authority about poor culture are “serious” and warrant a ministerial investigation. Video / NZ Herald
Pilots say CAA whistleblower allegations are 'serious' and warrant investigation
President of pilots' association says whistleblower allegations are 'serious'.
Watch: 'More people will die' - CAA whistleblowers warn of more aviation accidents in NZ
Staff have also accused senior leaders of bullying and intimidation.
Whistleblowers warn CAA’s new approach could lead to more aviation accidents
CAA whistleblowers have issued a grim warning and say changes to the agency’s investigative approach could mean “more people will die” in aviation accidents.