Helicopters
Rayonier says it's gutted at fatal helicopter crash
The company, Rayonier, that contracted a helicopter to do survey work says it's gutted at the news the Robinson R44 has crashed, killing two people. Audio
Helicopter maker points to training in NZ over accidents
Helicopter training in New Zealand does not match up with US recommendations, according to the company which makes Robinson R44s in which there have been 18 deaths.
Deaths place Robinson helicopters on watchlist
Helicopter models blamed for 18 deaths in New Zealand have been put on a watchlist, with officials warning there is a real risk of further accidents.
Robinson helicopters put on TAIC watchlist
The Robinson helicopter has been added to NZ's transport safety watchdog's watchlist, but it has stopped short of grounding the choppers, which are responsible for killing 18 people in 20 years. Audio
DOC put under pressure by industry for more glacier landings
The tourism and aviation industries have put the Department of Conservation under intense pressure to get an eight-fold increase in the number of helicopters allowed to land on a Fiordland glacier… Audio
Alpine Adventures helicopters grounded for two weeks
Safety concerns have led the Civil Aviation Authority to ground all Alpine Adventures helicopters, after a crash on Fox Glacier last year. Audio
Club questions OIA charge for chopper info
A group representing climbers and trampers is shocked at being charged $1600 for its OIA request on increased helicopter landings in Fiordland National Park.
Club gobsmacked over OIA charge for chopper info
The Federated Mountain Clubs has been forced to get its begging bowl out to ask for public support to pay for it to seek more information on DOC's decision to increase daily helicopter landings on a… Audio
Training tightened on helicopters after crashes
Training is being tightened up on New Zealand's most common helicopter after a series of fatal crashes. Audio
Iroquois - David Watmuff
The RNZAF says goodbye to the last of it's Iroquois helicopters. Audio
RNZAF Iroquois helicopters to be phased out
The familiar "whup-whup" of the Royal New Zealand Air Force's fleet of Iroquois helicopters will soon to be a thing of the past as the choppers are phased out in 2015. Audio
Bill Reid: flying dynasty
Helicopter pilot (like his father, and son) who tells his story of deer recovery, mountain rescue, fire-fighting, heli-fishing, and movie work in the book Born to Fly. Audio
Big helicopter company in receivership owing millions
One of the country's biggest helicopter companies has gone into receivership with 70 jobs on the line and millions of dollars in debt. Audio
Raukumara Red Wild Venison
Raukumara Red sources prime venison from deer in the Raukumara Ranges. The business was set up just over three years ago to provide fresh meat from the wild to the plate. A small team of dedicated men… Audio
Raukumara Red Wild Venison
Raukumara Red sources prime venison from deer in the Raukumara Ranges. The business was set up just over three years ago to provide fresh meat from the wild to the plate. A small team of dedicated men…
AudioDefence Force can be prosecuted over Anzac day crash
The way's been cleared for the sole survivor of the Anzac Day helicopter crash to prosecute the Defence Force, with a judge dismissing its reasons why the usual six month time limit on such… Audio
