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TAIC calls for overhaul of commercial jet boat safety standards after crash 16th April 2026 /

TAIC calls for overhaul of commercial jet boat safety standards after crash

The investigator cites gaps in passenger protection exposed by a collision at Skippers Canyon near Queenstown.


TAIC: Hydraulic fault, pilot error behind Jetstar incident 19th March 2026 /

TAIC: Hydraulic fault, pilot error behind Jetstar incident

A Jetstar A320 runway excursion at Christchurch Airport has been linked to a hydraulic failure and cockpit error.


TAIC seeks industry feedback on safety 10th March 2026 /

TAIC seeks industry feedback on safety

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is inviting transport sector stakeholders to complete a short survey aimed at improving safety across New Zealand’s aviation, rail and marine sectors.


Black Cat Cruises resumes Akaroa operations, recovery of holed vessel paused… 2nd February 2026 /

Black Cat Cruises resumes Akaroa operations, recovery of holed vessel paused…

The cause of the incident remains unclear but a co-owner says he’s proud of the conduct of the crew on Saturday.


…with damage “worse than expected” for stricken Black Cat vessel 2nd February 2026 /

…with damage “worse than expected” for stricken Black Cat vessel

TAIC launches an inquiry into Saturday’s grounding at Akaroa.


Pilots warned to be careful following “hard landing” on mountain 17th November 2025

Pilots warned to be careful following “hard landing” on mountain

Pilots are being warned to exercise extra caution and check landing sites’ suitability after a helicopter hit boulders and shook violently when landing on a mountain near Milford Sound.


TAIC investigates Volcanic Air engine failure… 17th November 2025 /

TAIC investigates Volcanic Air engine failure…

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is investigating an apparent engine failure on a Volcanic Air aeroplane.


…and runway incident between Jetstar A321, Cessna  17th November 2025 /

…and runway incident between Jetstar A321, Cessna 

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is investigating a “runway incursion incident” at Hamilton Airport involving a Jetstar Airbus A321 and a Cessna 172 operated by Ardmore Flying School, which happened on 8 November.


TAIC calls for better drone rules after plane near miss  13th June 2025 /

TAIC calls for better drone rules after plane near miss 

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission says there needs to be better identification and control of drones and operators after a drone and Air New Zealand jet nearly collided at 2000 feet.


Autopilot disengaged too late prior to plane veering off runway – TAIC 30th May 2025 /

Autopilot disengaged too late prior to plane veering off runway – TAIC

An Air New Zealand Boeing 777 passenger jet that veered off Auckland Airport’s runway likely did so due to a late transition from autopilot to manual control.


Near-collision highlights safety lessons for aerodromes 9th May 2025

Near-collision highlights safety lessons for aerodromes

Transport Accident Investigation Commission is calling for improvements following a serious near-collision at Ardmore Airport on 3 October 2023.


KiwiRail makes changes, pledges improvements after tourist train carriages separate 2nd May 2025 /

KiwiRail makes changes, pledges improvements after tourist train carriages separate

KiwiRail says it has made changes after a one metre gap formed between two carriages on its TranzAlpine scenic service between Greymouth and Christchurch.