Four of the people aboard were Navy officers and four were civilians, including a child, Mexico’s Navy said.
World
Tue, Dec 23
Hamilton airport expects to wrap up end the this year with its busiest ever month after the installation of new Jetstar and Airnz routes.
New Zealand
With a bit more intent, AI research can yield different and rewarding travel destinations, experts say.
Life
Mon, Dec 22
Customs is ramping up border security with new tech, expanded eGate access, and a major crackdown on corrupt baggage handlers.
Crime and Justice
Maintenance documentation for the aircraft showed it was not flown for extended periods from June 2021 until it was leased and operated by Swan River Seaplanes in late December 2024.
Sat, Dec 20
A few extra holiday calories won’t undo your long-term health – but side effects can put a damper on your trip.
The AA has urged motorists to prepare for conditions it says routinely catch New Zealanders out.
Gary Cargill returned to New Zealand with deep cuts and a broken hand after a disastrous end to a weekend on the Gold Coast.
Thu, Dec 18
An insurance provider says the value of claims made has increased a lot over recent years even as the level of cover being taken has dropped.
Business
Wed, Dec 17
Among the countries facing partial restrictions include the Pacific Island nation as well as the Palestinian Authority.
The South Island's claimed three of the most popular holiday hotspots for domestic travel.
Tue, Dec 16
The Department of Internal Affairs expects a surge in applications as the first wave of 10-year passports approaches expiry.
Mon, Dec 15
Two aircraft with a combined 42 people on board came within 41 seconds of a head-on collision over Northland.
Fri, Dec 12
More than 2.5 million travellers are expected through Auckland Airport this summer in one of its busiest seasons since the Covid-19 pandemic.
MBIE found two portable baggage scales used by Jetstar at Wellington Airport to be non-compliant as they were not level when tested, and did not meet approval conditions.
Thu, Dec 11
The Senior Constable was visiting the tourist attraction with his wife and family when four people defaced the display case holding the Imperial State Crown.
Wed, Dec 10
The Australian airline will launch new routes to Samoa and the Gold Coast from mid-2026.
Mon, Dec 8
Tourism Minister Louise Upston said the new route would improve air connectivity and support travel, trade and tourism.
Thu, Dec 4
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission was unsure how many planes were likely to be affected by the problem.
The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people vanished from radar screens on March 8, 2014, while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in one of aviation’s greatest enduring mysteries.
Wed, Dec 3
Tyre and wheel damage was discovered during a post-flight inspection after the A380-861 landed in wet conditions on Sunday.
Mon, Dec 1
The country's two major airlines, Air New Zealand and Jetstar, have grounded planes while they work to resolve the issue.
Sat, Nov 29
"Intelligence revealed that these criminal groups were actively exploiting trusted border workers with access to the airport supply chain."
Fri, Nov 28
The Melbourne man went into the water around 4.30am on Saturday.
Mon, Nov 24
The Virgin Australia plane did a series of loops over Fiordland before landing in the Garden City last night.
Tue, Nov 18
