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Colin Monteath recalls his work after the plane crash that killed all 257 people onboard.
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Nevada-based company scouting for customers after getting CAA flight approval.
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Skydive Auckland says it's been unfairly singled out by the watchdog.
Air NZ passenger alleges crew member was caught 'vaping' on plane
'If a member of the public was caught vaping, they’d be met by police'.
A year after a fatal mid-air skydiving collision over Muriwai, criminal charges have been filed
The victim died after a mid-air collision with another jumper.
Queenstown helicopters near miss: Chopper pilot takes ‘evasive action’ to avoid crash
Incident happened just days before Gold Coast tragedy that claimed four lives.
'You stupid moron': Engineer punches pilot in head in cockpit; that was only the start of the saga
It took the victim complaining to the CAA before attacker ended up in court.
Aircraft engineer jumps on wing of plane with engines running, punches pilot
The pilot felt the plane rocking, then saw a man on the wing before the blows rained down.
'Devastating' impacts from triple fatal helicopter crash
'Every day, when I wake up, I think about what could have been...this has ruined my life.'
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"It's time airlines lift their game"
Aviation watchdog won't reopen probe into skydiving death after review
The CAA says investigators have reviewed 'additional information' about the accident.
First orders for $150k 'Flying car' take off in Tuscany
The world's first passenger drone is cleared for takeoff.
The Fast Track racket: Is it worth paying to bypass airport queues?
I've seen the worrying future of air travel, and it cost me $10 for the privilege.
Disrupted flight? This new rule could hold airlines to higher standards
The bill is quietly heading for its second reading but means big things for travellers.
Skydiving tragedy: 'He was my brother and I deserve to know what happened'
Staff member previously censured for 'cavalier' behaviour after earlier death.
Fox Glacier tragedy: Chopper overloaded in bad weather, pilot lost awareness
Coroner urges helicopter pilots to be conservative when facing challenging weather.
Fatal crash wouldn't have occurred in any other helicopter: coroner
Coroner also calls for black boxes to become mandatory for all helicopters.
'I was tormented': Pilot grounded after false allegations he was flying drunk
The pilot wants the informant who made the false complaints ousted so he can sue them.
'It was my livelihood': Pilot accused of being stalker, danger to passengers
Graham Lindsay has finally received an apology from the CAA and is pursuing compensation.
Wedding day chopper crash: Bride tells of horror injuries, screaming for husband
Bride injured in helicopter crash on the way to her wedding photo shoot speaks a year on.
'Multiple failures': Dead skydiver's grieving family hits out at CAA
CAA admits is yet to begin work on a key safety recommendation following Nii's death.
Airports are ending the 100ml liquid restriction but will NZ follow suit?
After 16 years, liquid restrictions for carry-on bags could be a thing of the past.
Pilot critical after plane crashes into trees near airport
Glider pilot has lucky escape after plane towing glider crashes across road from airport.
Aviation watchdog launches inquiry into skydiving sector following deaths
"Incidents mean ambulances and ambulances mean the press."
Skydiving near water rules yet to be tightened
Recommendations to make skydiving near water safer have yet to be signed as priority.
Fears skydiving deaths linked to young jumpers imitating risky YouTube moves
Parachuting industry plans to assess what is behind any cultural change.
'No need to die': Skydiver worried about wind before fatal Muriwai jump
Angry friend and fellow skydivers list string of concerns after Sarah-Jane Bayram's death.
Skydiving death: Dad 'shell-shocked'; two other fatalities linked to companies
Big Read: There are calls for a high-level probe after Sarah-Jane Bayram's death.
'Distracting behaviour': Air traffic controller had sex while directing planes
"I have reached that conclusion despite my finding that he did undertake risky behaviour."
No legs? No sweat - Amputation no setback for great NZ outdoorsman
Flesh-eating bug cost Ross Millichamp his legs, Kurt Bayer reports.
'We tried our best': Dead skydiver honoured at Muriwai Beach blessing
'It's a paradise and unfortunately in this situation it was tragedy in paradise.'
'Pretty raw': Iwi blessing planned at Muriwai Beach for dead skydiver
Ceremony an opportunity for the rescuers to meet members of the skydiving community.
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