Queenstown helicopters near miss: Chopper pilot takes ‘evasive action’ to avoid crash
Incident happened just days before Gold Coast tragedy that claimed four lives.
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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
How a perfect day at sea turned to tragedy and the loss of five lives in Kaikoura
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
Talleys is now actioning recommendations issued by the TAIC.
'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
Fresh safety concerns after fourth death in five years at Auckland port.
Investigation finds both vessels liable for boat collision off Tauranga coast
The small fishing boat collided with a shipping liner in July last year.
Skydiving near water rules yet to be tightened
Recommendations to make skydiving near water safer have yet to be signed as priority.
Pilots took evasive action: Avoid mid-air crash over Wellington Airport
Crew incorrectly identified second plane putting them on crash course with third plane.
Chopper pilot's lucky escape: 'I didn't crash it, the machine crashed me'
Tony Ibbotson was within sight of home when his helicopter crashed.
Enchanter skipper convicted of 2009 Maritime NZ charge
Lance Goodhew was one of four fishing vessel charter operators fined in 2009.
Boat tragedy: Search to resume tomorrow; still one person 'unaccounted for'
The fishing charter boat sank at 11pm last night.
Fishing tragedy: Skipper's call to land an hour before losing signal
A protection order has been placed on all debris of the charter boat Enchanter.
Harnesses should be compulsory for hot air balloons - TAIC
The report comes after a pilot was thrown out and dragged by a balloon on New Year's Day.
Investigation launched into Rangitīkei train derailment
Monday's wild weather is believed to have damaged the track, causing the derailment.
CAA 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.
Daughter of Manukau Harbour boat tragedy: 'My dad was my best friend'
Udom Roopsom, 54, was a father of two, keen fisherman and plasterer.
Manukau Harbour tragedy: Boaties criticise Coastguard response
Local boaties said Coastguard wasn't near the Manukau Bar as hundreds crossed it.
Manukau Harbour tragedy: Boaties thanked for 'heroic actions'
Boaties and emergency services have been thanked for recovering bodies of three men.
Tragedy avoided: Giant ship collides with fishing boat
TAIC report: Both vessels were aware of each other - but acted too late.
Balloon crash: injured victim still in hospital
One patient still in hospital five days after hot-air balloon crash.
Otago hot air balloon crash: Photographer says crash landing was bad luck
'The fence saved us from hitting the house for sure.'
Hot air balloon crash: Seriously injured passengers on the mend
The balloon flight's passengers are set to be questioned by air accident investigators.
Hot-air balloon crash: Investigators to examine wreckage; witness 'very upset'
Eleven people were injured when the balloon crash-landed yesterday morning.
'Just hanging on': Hot-air balloon passenger tells of horror crash
11 people were injured in the Sunrise Balloons crash that left the owner "deeply upset".
Robinson helicopters' safety record in NZ: Are they safe to fly?
Wedding party crash puts 'Robbies' back under scrutiny.
Pilot involved in fatal crash 'lacked training', helicopter fault identified
Mystery fuel control fault also uncovered in investigation findings.
Heli-skiing death: Coroner renews calls for helicopter cockpit video recorders
Auckland businessman fatally crushed on snowy mountain summit.
Chopper crash: Mosque community rallies around hospitalised newlyweds
Seriously-injured groom lost close friends in March 15, 2019, terror attack.
Wedding day helicopter crash: Surgeon, golfers first on scene
Newlyweds, photographer and pilot headed for scenic mountaintop spot when crash occurred.
Skydive tragedy: Double malfunction led to fatal plunge
Californian tourist Tyler Nii crash-landed into lake - his body was never found.
TAIC investigation team loses 13 of 17 staff in five years
Current and former staff say there's more to high turnover than people retiring.