Helicopter Crash
Men swim to safety after helicopter crashes into the sea
Three men who survived when the helicopter they were in crashed into the ocean managed to swim to the Auckland Islands and shelter in the bush overnight. Sir Richard Hayes told Lisa Owen the sound of… Audio
Helicopter crash survivors treated at Invercargill hospital
The three men who survived a helicopter crash near the Auckland Islands are back on the mainland, where they are being treated at Southland Hospital. Reporter Tess Brunton joins Checkpoint from… Video, Audio
Brothers die in helicopter crashes three months apart
Two Department of Conservation staff have died after a helicopter crash near Wanaka Airport. Nick Wallis, the youngest son of aviation pioneer Sir Tim Wallis, was the pilot. His brother Matthew also… Audio
Search for missing pilot resumes on Lake Wanaka
The search for the missing helicopter pilot Matt Wallis is resuming on Lake Wanaka. The son of the Warbirds Over Wanaka founder, Sir Tim Wallis, crashed into the lake near Stevensons Island on… Audio
Removal of helicopter doors factor in Port Hills crash - report
A report has found the removal of doors from a helicopter which crashed during Christchurch's Port Hills fires in February last year set in motion a series of events that ended in pilot Steve Askin's… Audio
Five survive chopper crash in central North Island
Five people have survived a helicopter crash in the central North Island this afternoon.
Luggage may have caused New York helicopter crash
The New York helicopter crash that killed everyone on board except the pilot may have been caused by a passenger's piece of luggage. The five victims were all aged between 26 and 34. Video, Audio
Two killed when helicopter crashes into New York City river
A helicopter carrying six people crashed in New York City's East River, killing two passengers. Ryan Brooks reports. Video, Audio
On any other day
An emergency signal sparks a desperate search for a missing air force helicopter. Produced by Justin Gregory. Audio
Army head pays tribute to helicopter pilot who lost his life
Steve Askin, who died yesterday fighting fires in Christchurch, was a decorated and celebrated member of the army and SAS. Video, Audio
Helicopters take recovery teams to Fox Glacier crash site
Recovery teams are back up on Fox Glacier today. Audio
Alpine cliff team want break in weather in Fox Glacier recovery
The rescue effort at Fox Glacier has already resumed this morning. Audio
Drone footage gives vital clues to glacier recovery teams
A drone's shot footage just 25 feet above the crashed helicopter on the Fox Glacier, providing mapping vital for recovering the remaining bodies and the wreckage. Audio
Helicopter crashed near landing site
The helicopter which crashed on Fox Glacier on Saturday morning came down near a designated landing site. Audio
No mayday call before Fox Glacier crash
The pilot of a helicopter that crashed on Fox Glacier, killing everyone on board, didn't make a mayday call, it was revealed today. Audio
Pilots in shock over death of colleague in Fox Glacier crash
Barry Waterland is the quality assurance manager at Alpine Adventures. Audio
Heli pilots say aircraft involved in Fox crash very safe
Poor weather is still hampering the recovery of four bodies from Fox Glacier. Audio
Investigation underway to find cause of Fox Glacier crash
With us is Peter Northcote from the Transport Accident Investigation Commission. Audio
Fox Glacier wreckage recovery hampered by weather
As you heard in the news four of the seven victims killed in the Fox Glacier helicopter crash remain at the treacherous crash site and it could another two days before they can be brought down. Audio
Poor weather conditions delay recovery effort in Fox Glacier
The operation to recover victims' bodies from the helicopter which crashed on Fox Glacier will continue this morning after poor weather stalled efforts yesterday. Audio