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Pilot dead after glider crashes on to golf course

It is understood a number of golfers saw the incident unfold.

‘A delightful person’: Community mourns loss of prominent businessman after plane crash

Ivan van de Water was a respected member of the Gore community.

Travellers ‘can’t understand English’, accuse airport security of discrimination at screening

The woman filed a complaint after an officer's alleged comment to another passenger.

Pilots with cancelled or suspended licences will have new appeal rights

Industry responds to new appeal system.

Jury awards $87m to driver burned by Starbucks drink

The man suffered third-degree burns to his penis, groin and inner thighs in the incident.

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.

'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.