Funeral on Wednesday for the couple killed in a helicopter crash during a family day out.

Scene of crash blessed today as investigators attempt to piece together tragedy.

Devastated friends of couple killed have gathered at family home.

Three injured children pulled to safety as rescuers feared wreckage might go up in flames.

Tragedy was one of two fatal chopper crashes to befall the same family that year.

Three fishermen died when the trawler sank off the Canterbury coast in 2015.

Three fishermen died when the trawler sank off the Canterbury coast in 2015.

Bridget Speight wants more awareness concerning the dangers of alcohol and boating.

There was no evidence pilot Rick Lucas' medications were a factor in the crash.

Couple spent lovely morning together just hours before fatal flight.

Investigation finds steering failure led to crash which injured nine tourists.

Transport Minister welcomes airline pilots' association offer of help.

Aviation groups are worried about CAA resources but minister says improvement continues.

Joshua Christensen, 20, of Masterton, has been named as the second pilot killed.

Two pilots who died in Kaimanawa crash were experienced instructors.

The light aircraft crashed in a steep area of the Kaimanawa Ranges.

Transdev staff acted appropriately but should have called police earlier, report found.

The boat skidded 40 metres along a bank after leaving the river.

A woman who was suspected to have broken her leg remains in hospital.

Bill Reid suffered minor injuries during the hard landing

Report into the death of Whakatāne man Wayne Faga highlights sight-line issues.

Brothers Nick and Matthew Wallis were killed in separate helicopter incidents this year.

Polluted fuel likely caused power loss to the chopper that crashed, the TAIC report said.

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into the death.

Sources say clothing spotted being sucked out of chopper before crash.

Crash investigators scour video footage for clues.