TravelDisrupted flight? This new rule could hold airlines to higher standardsThe bill is quietly heading for its second reading but means big things for travellers.05 Sep 01:05 AM
New ZealandSkydiving tragedy: 'He was my brother and I deserve to know what happened'Staff member previously censured for 'cavalier' behaviour after earlier death.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFox Glacier tragedy: Chopper overloaded in bad weather, pilot lost awarenessCoroner urges helicopter pilots to be conservative when facing challenging weather.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFatal crash wouldn't have occurred in any other helicopter: coronerCoroner also calls for black boxes to become mandatory for all helicopters.07 Aug 11:50 PM
New Zealand'I was tormented': Pilot grounded after false allegations he was flying drunkThe pilot wants the informant who made the false complaints ousted so he can sue them.11 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'It was my livelihood': Pilot accused of being stalker, danger to passengersGraham Lindsay has finally received an apology from the CAA and is pursuing compensation.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWedding day chopper crash: Bride tells of horror injuries, screaming for husbandBride injured in helicopter crash on the way to her wedding photo shoot speaks a year on.11 Jun 05:05 PM
New Zealand'Multiple failures': Dead skydiver's grieving family hits out at CAACAA admits is yet to begin work on a key safety recommendation following Nii's death.05 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelAirports 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.02 Jun 08:13 PM
New ZealandPilot critical after plane crashes into trees near airportGlider pilot has lucky escape after plane towing glider crashes across road from airport.07 May 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAviation watchdog launches inquiry into skydiving sector following deaths"Incidents mean ambulances and ambulances mean the press."30 Apr 06:32 PM
New ZealandSkydiving near water rules yet to be tightenedRecommendations to make skydiving near water safer have yet to be signed as priority.17 Apr 09:37 PM
New ZealandFears skydiving deaths linked to young jumpers imitating risky YouTube movesParachuting industry plans to assess what is behind any cultural change.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No need to die': Skydiver worried about wind before fatal Muriwai jumpAngry friend and fellow skydivers list string of concerns after Sarah-Jane Bayram's death.02 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSkydiving death: Dad 'shell-shocked'; two other fatalities linked to companiesBig Read: There are calls for a high-level probe after Sarah-Jane Bayram's death.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Distracting behaviour': Air traffic controller had sex while directing planes"I have reached that conclusion despite my finding that he did undertake risky behaviour."29 Mar 06:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo legs? No sweat - Amputation no setback for great NZ outdoorsmanFlesh-eating bug cost Ross Millichamp his legs, Kurt Bayer reports.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'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.'17 Mar 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Pretty raw': Iwi blessing planned at Muriwai Beach for dead skydiverCeremony an opportunity for the rescuers to meet members of the skydiving community.16 Mar 05:15 AM
TravelHotel solves airport's most annoying problemFancy waiting for your flight while sunbathing beside a pool? At this hotel, you can.03 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandOne killed in glider crash near OmaramaOther gliders in the air at the time of the crash alerted emergency services.17 Jan 06:43 AM
New ZealandHero NY Day hot air balloon rescue: Pilot saved after rope wraps around neckPilot who got engaged on Christmas Day is recovering in hospital after a horror accident.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCan the transport sector keep up with NZ's space race plans?Transport officials are worried the aviation sector will not be able to keep up29 Dec 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Pilot of plane struck by laser over Napier decides to pinpoint the culprit"On a night like that it's actually very easy to pinpoint a laser beam."20 Nov 08:01 PM
New ZealandCAA tells inquest it is 'significantly more effective than it was'The watchdog has lifted its game in the six years since a crash killed seven people.16 Nov 06:59 AM
New ZealandSeven dead: Inquest opens into NZ tourist helicopter crashCoroner looks to see if industry can be made safer.14 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandCAA 'primed to over-react': Accused pilot wins court judgementThe pilot was put through medical checks and then grounded during a period of turmoil.29 Oct 07:47 PM
New ZealandNo jab, no job: Airport security officers let go after refusing to get Covid jabWorkers took their case to Employment Relations Authority - but lost.11 Oct 12:27 AM
LifestyleCanterbury helicopter crash: 'My miracle survival'Three months after the crash, wedding photographer Rachel Jordan took her first steps.02 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelLost luggage: Airlines and airports most likely to lose bagsStudy shows airlines and airports most likely to misplace your bags.29 Sep 08:16 PM
New ZealandPeople injured in Tokoroa plane crash still in hospitalThe pair were taken to Waikato Hospital after their plane crashed.09 Sep 12:48 AM
New Zealand'I am going home walking': Wedding day helicopter crash survivor takes first stepsShe has months of rehab to go, but getting home is a huge milestone for Rachel Jordan.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson injured in hang glider crash near ChristchurchPolice arrived at the scene 20 minutes after the accident was reported.25 Jul 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWaiheke vineyard helicopter application prompts local board moveThe application has been opposed by lobby group Quiet Sky Waiheke.19 Jul 09:37 PM
