14th September 2026 CAA / Dunedin AirportDunedin Airport will move entirely to body scanners for passenger security screening from this Wednesday, 16 September.
28th August 2026 CAA / SLHSouthern Lakes Helicopters says it has overhauled parts of its safety systems following a 2023 hard landing in Fiordland National Park.
8th July 2026 CAA / Hamilton AirportPassengers travelling through Hamilton Airport will be screened primarily using body scanners from 15 July.
24th February 2026 CAA / Skydive AucklandSarah-Jayne Bayram died after a mid-air collision knocked her unconscious above Muriwai Beach
17th December 2025 CAANew Zealand will invest an extra $13.3m over five years to strengthen aviation security in the Pacific region.
24th April 2025 CAA / PeopleActing Transport Minister James Meager says the appointment of as independent reviewers will make it “easier and more affordable for New Zealanders to operate in the aviation sector”.
7th April 2025 CAA / PoliceA fatal light aircraft accident in Hastings has been referred to the Civil Aviation Authority.
27th August 2024 AIANZ / CAATransport Minister Simeon Brown also calls on CAA to justify fee hikes and announces a consultation over AvSec’s work, citing airport queues.
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8th August 2024 CAA / PeopleTransport Minister Simeon Brown says a “refreshed” Civil Aviation Authority board said will be responsible for setting a new direction for the authority.
19th June 2024 CAA / Virgin AustraliaThere will be no New Zealand investigation into a Virgin Airways flight diverted to Invercargill due to an engine fire but there may be an Australian one.
2nd April 2024 CAA / SustainabilityThe Civil Aviation Authority has launched a project to support zero- and reduced-emissions aircraft (RZEA) and their introduction to New Zealand’s aviation system.
