1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (420+ words) An airline pilot used a two-hour test flight to spell out a mischievous message in the sky, writing the words "I'm bored" as he flew over the United Kingdom. While some might show their boredom by doodling on paper or…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (459+ words) After a bridge was washed away in floodwaters last week, a group of about 40 farming families were left without an easy way to get groceries. Those in the Waihopai Valley were cut-off for several days after floodwaters took out the…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (90+ words) The air defence systems in United Arab Emirates are responding to missile threats, the country's defence ministry says. The UAE defence ministry said sounds heard across the country "are the result of ongoing engaging operations of missiles and UAV's". Security…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (959+ words) New Zealand troops have taken part in blowing up drones in Australia. Yet they still do not have any command directives for drones even though defence aims to spend millions on what it says is a top priority. In May,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (119+ words) Two people have minor injuries after a helicopter made a "hard landing" at Gisborne Airport this afternoon. Police said emergency services were called to the airport about 2pm. They said two people were reported to have minor injuries after the helicopter…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (249+ words) Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival Artistic Director Cian Elyse White says this year's fleet of 550 is the largest they've ever flown. The show runs from 9 to 11 July, starting at 8pm each night over the lake, accompanied by a soundscape composed to resonate…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (169+ words) A report that the cabin of an Air New Zealand plane smelt of smoke triggered an emergency response at Christchurch Airport on Saturday afternoon. Air NZ chief operations officer - Ground and Inflight - Katie Boyer says Flight NZ630 from Queenstown to Auckland…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (119+ words) An emergency response is underway at Christchurch Aiport. Tracking website Flight Radar shows Air New Zealand flight NZ630 from Queenstown to Auckland was redirected to land in Christchurch. Several fire trucks can be seen on the runway with police also in…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (343+ words) The final of four new Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue helicopters is taking to the skies today in the final step of a major fleet overhaul. Throughout a two-year upgrade project, the service has also gained a $2.7 million flight and…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (324+ words) Air New Zealand is delaying the delivery of two Dreamliner aircraft, will improve its premium offering and aim to be more punctual, according to its long-awaited strategy reset. The airline said the first two of its 10 new Boeing 787s on order…...