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Emergency landing puts airport on alert
Emergency services were scrambled after an Air New Zealand flight from Sydney carrying 99 passengers and eight crew was diverted to land at Auckland late last night.

Pilots under official surveillance for drink, drug problems
NZ's aviation watchdog says it has some airline pilots under surveillance for alcohol or drug abuse, but can't say how many, or whether they still fly.

Hang glider's fatal crash
Friends mourn the loss of a committed youth counsellor who died in a hang gliding accident.

$3m Spitfire overshoots landing strip
A landing accident involving a rare two-seater Spitfire fighter is the latest in a line of mishaps for the World War II-era aircraft.

Day off work was pilot's last
"Don't worry about work ... just have a great day," were Denis Adlam's last words to dad Neville before his fatal gyrocopter crash.

Tycoon at fault in crash
Liquor baron Michael Erceg has been found at fault for the helicopter crash that claimed his life.

Glider pilot may have flown into power line
A glider pilot killed in an accident south of Auckland yesterday may have hit power lines.

Levies may push up airfares: Jetstar
Jetstar warns it could have to push up fares if it is hit with New Zealand safety levies it says it already pays in Australia.