New ZealandCrash inquest: Pilot or engineering error?While the CAA asserts pilot error caused the crash that killed 2degrees boss Eric Hertz and his wife Kathy in 2013, his test pilot brother blames an engineering error.17 Feb 03:16 AM
New ZealandAgony for hero pilot Steve Askin's familyPaul Askin has spent years fearing terrible news about his son Steve. On Tuesday, that moment came when the chopper pilot died fighting Christchurch's fires.15 Feb 02:31 PM
New ZealandCAA: No obvious clue to Skydiving mishapThere is no obvious indication on what caused two skydiving instructors to be seriously injured on Saturday, say investigators.30 Jan 02:48 AM
New ZealandSkydivers hit ground at 100km/hThe two skydiving instructors seriously injured during a tandem training jump are stable and recovering at Dunedin Hospital.29 Jan 06:06 AM
New ZealandPilot's first solo flight ends in rough landingA light plane has crashed at Dunedin airport.27 Jan 09:58 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Items confiscated at airportTravellers heading in and out of the country had tens of thousands of items taken from them before they boarded a plane.19 Dec 10:52 PM
New ZealandEmergency landing at Papamoa beachA plane has made an emergency landing on Papamoa beach.17 Dec 11:48 PM
New ZealandPower fully restored in GisbornePower has been fully restored to more than 20,000 homes and businesses in Gisborne tonight, after a 33-hour outage.13 Dec 05:29 AM
New ZealandBoss of Gisborne crash victims 'devastated'The tight-knit family-owned workplace is today grieving for the loss of two valued colleagues and friends.12 Dec 09:38 PM
New ZealandOther arrangements made for ousted workersAlternative work spaces are being arranged for hundreds of office workers kicked out of the Asteron building. The building, which 23 Nov 11:09 PM
New ZealandSpecialist team to recover bodies from helicopterA specialist cliff rescue team has been called in to recover the bodies of two men who died in a helicopter crash near Whangarei.31 Oct 09:23 PM
New ZealandCrashed chopper in forest nowhere to be seenThe Northland forest in which a helicopter crashed, killing two people, is so dense no wreckage was visible even from the air soon 31 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandPilot error cause of Wanaka chopper crashA man has been injured after the chopper he was in crashed outside Wanaka.29 Oct 05:20 PM
AirlinesConcern pilots forgetting how to flyThe head of one of the world's biggest airlines is worried pilots are being seduced by technology.22 Oct 01:00 AM
AirlinesQantas, Jetstar ban Galaxy Note 7Qantas and Jetstar have followed suit from other airlines, banning the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices from its aircraft.15 Oct 11:58 PM
AirlinesAir NZ puts total ban on Samsung Note 7Air New Zealand is banning Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices from its aircraft.15 Oct 10:23 AM
New ZealandMore than 200 aircraft struck by lasersAt least 200 aircraft have been hit by lasers in the last two years after a law criminalised public possession in an attempt to curb the issue.30 Sep 05:17 AM
New ZealandNew name and board and permission to flyCivil Aviation has given grounded South Westland helicopter company Alpine Adventures the green light to fly again.27 Sep 05:25 AM
TravelAlarming increase in air rageThe number of air rage incidents on UK airlines has quadrupled over the past three years.18 Sep 06:07 PM
New ZealandReport finds pilots could be saferAfter over 150 accidents involving small planes and helicopters a review has found the Civil Aviation Authority could improve how it oversees the sector.15 Sep 08:20 AM
New ZealandPassengers spoken to after chopper tipsAir accident investigators have interviewed the five passengers on board a helicopter that rolled over on landing near Queenstown yesterday afternoon.13 Sep 08:44 AM
OpinionWinston AldworthThe happy knack of getting attentionAir New Zealand's latest safety video won praise in a review by film guru Russell Baillie in these pages a few weeks back - but it seems the Civil Aviation Authority is not a fan.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRogue drone operator avoids convictionA drone operator who flew in restricted air space and got within 120m of a helicopter preparing to fight a forest fire has today escaped a conviction.23 Aug 12:44 AM
AirlinesAir NZ relaxes rules on BluetoothAir New Zealand is relaxing its ban on using Bluetooth devices on all international and domestic flights.19 Jul 01:50 AM
New ZealandAirport security staff strike called offThe strike by airport security workers was due to take place next week, potentially disrupting thousands of flights and passengers.13 Jul 08:25 AM
New ZealandAirports face disruption with strike voteIf you're flying later this month, you may need to factor in more time to clear airport security.04 Jul 05:30 PM
AirlinesNo answers for 2degrees boss' plane crashCAA safety investigator Dan Foley said the investigaion into Eric Hertz's crash was one of the most extensive and high-profile investigations carried out by the CAA.27 Jun 04:39 AM
New ZealandFox Glacier crash: Chopper firm chargedCAA says grounding helicopter fleet was down in the public interest while doubts about the safety of the tourist operation were resolved.02 Jun 10:55 PM
New ZealandTV reporter gives evidence in drone trialThe trial of Simon Reeve, the first person to be charged under new CAA drone rules, heard evidence from a TV reporter.27 Apr 02:38 AM
New ZealandPilot error blamed on helicopter mishapPilot who was forced to make emergency landing accidentally starved chopper of fuel and had not flown aircraft for five years.14 Apr 12:16 AM
New ZealandSafety issues rife for light craftReport shows pilot training and skill highlighted as risks to NZ's tourism reputation.16 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDAirlinesAdvanced Security sees $100m drone opportunityAdvanced Security Group, which integrates electronic security systems, is planning to build a $100 million revenue company in the next five years.17 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandClose encounters of the drone kindThe Civil Aviation Authority said aircraft operators reported 17 near-misses and unexpected encounters with drones and unidentified aerial vehicles since 2012.30 Oct 06:09 AM
AirlinesFour things Wal-Mart wants to do with dronesWal-Mart has filed for an exemption with the Federal Aviation Administration to test drones.27 Oct 06:05 PM
