New ZealandLight aircraft makes emergency landing near ChristchurchThe plane's pilot reported getting into difficulties around 1.40pm.05 Mar 01:17 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate laser strike on aircraftLaser strikes against pilots were potentially fatal, Inspector Wade Jennings said.26 Feb 11:53 PM
New ZealandInside Flight 6001: The bold mission to rescue Kiwis in coronavirus epicentreAircraft left Auckland overnight and is due in Hong Kong in a few hours.03 Feb 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnusual case of 2018 Lakeland Queen-floatplane collisionPassengers were moved to rear of the vessel in fear of the imminent collision.02 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandWoman killed in Selwyn paragliding crash namedThe accident happened near Mt Cheeseman ski area at Castle Hill on Tuesday afternoon.15 Jan 07:50 AM
New ZealandOne dead in paragliding crash in Selwyn DistrictThe woman crashed near Mt Cheeseman ski area.14 Jan 09:00 AM
New ZealandPilot dies in plane crash at Lake EllesmereThe pilot was a member of Canterbury Aero Club and no one else was on board the plane.21 Nov 04:34 PM
CrimeDrone used for the first time in arrest of Northland manPolice-operated drone tracks fleeing man across paddock in a first for Northland.17 Nov 04:00 PM
AirlinesProsecution in fatal helicopter crash a 'message' to ownersMurray Sarginson was prosecuted after the death of his best friend and business partner.31 Oct 10:24 PM
WorldThe plane crash that saved your lifeA humble scientist was told "it's not your job" before having his invention installed.31 Aug 03:43 AM
AirlinesProblems at CAA go deeper than ex-chairman, industry people sayNigel Gould was asked to step aside two days ago following months of negative publicity.21 Aug 06:17 PM
New ZealandPhil Twyford pushes Nigel Gould to resign from CAATransport Minister Phil Twyford says the Civil Aviation Authority needs fresh leadership.21 Aug 06:43 AM
AirlinesProbe into CAA not independent enough says Aviation NZAviation NZ wants to be assured the MoT didn't know of claims it is investigating.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesBoeing Max grounding - why NZ's CAA is keeping details secretA third of documents the public agency has released have been redacted.01 Aug 06:40 AM
New ZealandAre NZ helicopters safe enough? Crunch safety talks after series of high-profile crashesTransport Minister welcomes airline pilots' association offer of help.01 Aug 05:05 AM
AirlinesAircraft grounding: Operator says plane tough and reliableSouth Island scenic tour operator hopes planes won't be suspended for too long21 Jul 08:56 PM
New ZealandSafety concerns ground 21 New Zealand planesCivil Aviation boss: 'I have sufficient concerns about the safety of these aircraft'.20 Jul 05:14 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Five key questions about drones in NZThe Herald answers some key questions around drones, and how they're policed.16 Jul 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo major fires. Two choppers down. Is there a link?Gear failures on monsoon buckets being investigated, sources say.08 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesThis is your captain speaking up - why pilots have to get louderScepticism about regulators is forcing pilots to get more active.04 Jul 06:35 AM
New ZealandStudent pilot sexually harassed, instructor not prosecuted despite evidenceStudent pilot says trauma of the investigation was worse than the original harassment.25 Jun 06:58 AM
Airlines'Let's focus on the issues that are killing people' - Aviation leader to the CAAAviation groups are worried about CAA resources but minister says improvement continues.23 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandSkydive company 'devastated' by loss of young pilot in Masterton crashJoshua Christensen, 20, of Masterton, has been named as the second pilot killed.19 Jun 03:56 AM
New ZealandMasterton pilot's wife was in Dubai when he died in air crashCraig McBride was killed when his plane collided with a Skydive Wellington aircraft.17 Jun 12:50 AM
New ZealandFatal plane collision: Four skydivers jumped safely before pilots killedResidents near aerodrome looked up to see plane debris falling from the sky.16 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'Don't be creepy': CAA issues drone warning to real estate agentsDrone operators who breach CAA rules could face prosecution or fines.15 Jun 10:17 PM
New ZealandAero club devastated after plane crash deathOne person confirmed dead in Coromandel plane crash15 Jun 02:39 AM
New ZealandMissing plane found crashed in CoromandelA plane which went missing in the Coromandel yesterday has been found crashed.14 Jun 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMy father died in a helicopter crash. Our air safety regulators have learned nothing.Deborah Hart: Why are so many people still dying in chopper crashes?30 May 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy air crash investigations take so longCaptain Tim Burfoot explains the lengthy process for air crash investigations.24 May 04:14 AM
New ZealandFatal Fox Glacier chopper crash pilot was under-trainedThe pilot may have misjudged how close he was to the ground.23 May 02:03 AM
New ZealandFatal flight operators misled investigators: CAACAA found inspectors were "too trusting" during crash investigations.19 May 10:32 PM
New ZealandGrieving father of pilot killed in Fox Glacier crash criticises CAAMitch Gameren's father said family members were still seeking answers.17 May 10:48 PM
AirlinesCivil Aviation boss hits back at fears over landing at Queenstown AirportPassengers should have confidence landing at Queenstown Airport.04 May 06:32 AM