Filmmaker appeals landmark drone sentence
Ashley Pitman was fined $1000 after his drone collided with a trainee paraglider.
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Man still in hospital after plane crash in North Canterbury
The aircraft crash-landed nose-first in a farm paddock, with the cabin crushed on impact.
Drone spotted 30 metres from plane at Auckland Airport
The drone caused flights to be temporarily suspended.
Pacific Aerospace owes creditors at least $42m
No progress on shareholder recapitalisation talks as sale process continues.
Emergency services responding to plane crash at Ardmore Airport
Emergency services are responding to a reported plane crash at Ardmore Airport.
Skydiving school mourns 'gentle but confident young man'
The 21-year-old Hamilton skydiver was well regarded by classmates and staff alike.
Police name victim of fatal skydiving accident in Tauranga
The dead man was an experienced skydiver on a solo jump.
Saved from the axe: Airport control tower wins a reprieve
Fate of towers at other airports still hangs in the balance.
Medical officer thought pilot was stalking him, court hears
The CAA's principal medical officer denied being irrational and unobjective.
Pilot's fight to clear his name back in court
Graham Lindsay was labelled 'controlling' and 'manipulative' - but it's not clear why.
CAA bans some Boeing 777s from New Zealand airspace
The ban follows the recent engine failure of a jet engine in the US.
Landmark conviction after near-deadly crash between drone and paraglider
Judge says it was "sheer luck" there wasn't a death.
Fraudster and ex-fugitive loses battle against removal from Oz
Paul Bennett tried claiming his removal was a "disguised extradition".
Central Otago fatal plane crash pilot named
Rescuers were hampered by remoteness, fog and low cloud.
Pilot accused of flying stranded tourists over flooded rivers without right paperwork
Pilot and aviation company which owned the plane appeared in court today.
Drone users encouraged to refresh flying rules or pay ultimate consequences
Drone owners urged to read up on the rules before using it, or face risking a disaster.
Fatal helicopter crash: Investigators' 'thorough' process could take years
The investigation into a fatal helicopter crash before Christmas may take up to two years.
Kaikōura coast helicopter crash: Parents farewelled
An emotional "celebration of life" has been held today.
Parents killed in helicopter crash to be farewelled on Wednesday
Funeral on Wednesday for the couple killed in a helicopter crash during a family day out.
CAA investigating 2 helicopters crashes involving power lines
Both the helicopters were being used for agricultural spray operations at the time.
'They're one of our own': School pays tribute to family in chopper tragedy
Devastated friends of couple killed have gathered at family home.
Helicopter tragedy: 'Where's my mummy ... is my mummy all right?'
Three injured children pulled to safety as rescuers feared wreckage might go up in flames.
Wife of glider pilot killed in crash hopes report brings safety changes
"They have been very thorough in their investigation and report": Marina Legler.
'Disturbing': Lyttelton Port boss responds to scathing review
The chief executive described the review as 'sobering'.
Revealed: What caused deadly Lake Wanaka chopper crash
Tragedy was one of two fatal chopper crashes to befall the same family that year.
New boss for CAA after damning review of workplace culture
New boss has no aviation background but considerable regulatory experience.
Paramotor wreckage removed after West Coast fatal crash
The man is believed to be a Harihari local.
One dead after South Island parachute crash
The Civil Aviation Authority will investigate the parachute crash.
'Not good enough': Air NZ pilot invites female passenger to ride in cockpit
Woman reportedly had drinks at a hotel and the Koru Lounge before early evening flight.
Safety warning after plane breaks up mid-flight: Pilot and passenger killed
Safety warning after plane crash south of Dargaville killed two men
Man awarded $20k after discovering image of topless colleague on iPad
A woman used a workmate's iPad to take a photo of an image of her naked breasts.
Pilot killed in light plane crash near Ōtaki
The crash was reported around 1.25pm, a police statement said.
Psychiatrist thought pilot could be stalking him
Dr Chris Kenedi was accused of allowing the lines to "blur" between himself and the CAA.
Pilot 'not a monster or psychopath'
The doctor didn't think Captain Lindsay was a 'monster or a psychopath'.