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![Slack safety and weak leadership blamed for port deaths](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Slack safety and weak leadership blamed for port deaths
Two men died at seperate ports in April last year.
![Investigation into mid-air near-miss involving Air New Zealand plane](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Investigation into mid-air near-miss involving Air New Zealand plane
The incident occurred near Brynderwyn, between Auckland and Northland.
![Enchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue response](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Enchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue response
The Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.
![Dire strait: Latest ferry failure the latest in a decade long-list](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Dire strait: Latest ferry failure the latest in a decade long-list
The Cook Strait ferries have seen engine failure, freak waves and a stabbing.
![Wagon shunted into harbour cost $500,000 to recover](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Wagon shunted into harbour cost $500,000 to recover
Nobody was injured in the incident, the report confirmed.
![Transport watchdog calls for regulation of all recreational skippers, boats](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Transport watchdog calls for regulation of all recreational skippers, boats
TAIC has identified nationwide safety issues relating to recreational boats and boating.
![Horror ferry crash: Skipper suffered broken neck; family say he’s buoyed by kind support](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Horror ferry crash: Skipper suffered broken neck; family say he’s buoyed by kind support
Bill Elliott, 77, remains in hospital after the collision.
![Helicopter pilot in near-fatal crash 'mistook sea fog for cloud'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Helicopter pilot in near-fatal crash 'mistook sea fog for cloud'
TAIC delivers findings, four years after extraordinary aviation incident.
![Ferry crash investigators ‘very pleased’ with response to call for witnesses, photos](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Ferry crash investigators ‘very pleased’ with response to call for witnesses, photos
One of NZ’s top marine accident experts brought in to aid investigation.
![Kaikōura helicopter tragedy: Pilot dad's inexperience blamed for horror crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Kaikōura helicopter tragedy: Pilot dad's inexperience blamed for horror crash
Final crash report released into crash that killed Andrew Hamish Davidson and Li Chen.
![How the Interislander’s Kaitaki ferry narrowly avoided disaster](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
How the Interislander’s Kaitaki ferry narrowly avoided disaster
More than 800 people were on board when the ship declared a mayday.
![Union wants ferry incident investigation to be a priority](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Union wants ferry incident investigation to be a priority
The ferry lost power with 800 people on board amid rough conditions.
![Queenstown helicopters near miss: Chopper pilot takes ‘evasive action’ to avoid crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Queenstown helicopters near miss: Chopper pilot takes ‘evasive action’ to avoid crash
Incident happened just days before Gold Coast tragedy that claimed four lives.
![Aerodrome tragedy: Pilot of skydiving plane failed to give way to microlight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Aerodrome tragedy: Pilot of skydiving plane failed to give way to microlight
Changes needed as crash report reveals major safety issues at unattended aerodromes.
![Mayday: Inside the Kaikōura charter boat tragedy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Mayday: Inside the Kaikōura charter boat tragedy
How a perfect day at sea turned to tragedy and the loss of five lives in Kaikoura
![Kaikōura boat tragedy: Investigators seek witnesses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Kaikōura boat tragedy: Investigators seek witnesses
Five photographers died when a boat capsized south of Kaikoura on Saturday morning.
![Diesel spray sparks trawler fire, Talley's to review maintenance procedures](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Diesel spray sparks trawler fire, Talley's to review maintenance procedures
Talleys is now actioning recommendations issued by the TAIC.
!['Multiple failures': Dead skydiver's grieving family hits out at CAA](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'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.
![Evidence of unharnessed contractors at fatal heights 'disturbs' new Auckland port CEO, worker lost leg](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Evidence of unharnessed contractors at fatal heights 'disturbs' new Auckland port CEO, worker lost leg
Fresh safety concerns after fourth death in five years at Auckland port.
![Investigation finds both vessels liable for boat collision off Tauranga coast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Investigation finds both vessels liable for boat collision off Tauranga coast
The small fishing boat collided with a shipping liner in July last year.