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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
One black box found in China Eastern plane crash
Recovering so-called black boxes is considered key to figuring out what caused crash.
Horror on Flight 5735: Expert's theory behind flight's 560km/h vertical plunge
In two minutes, China Eastern flight MU5735 plunged 20,000ft.
'We tried our best': Dead skydiver honoured at Muriwai Beach blessing
'It's a paradise and unfortunately in this situation it was tragedy in paradise.'
'Pretty raw': Iwi blessing planned at Muriwai Beach for dead skydiver
Ceremony an opportunity for the rescuers to meet members of the skydiving community.
'Heartbreaking, tragic': Top skydiver, Auckland Uni worker killed after mid-air collision
"The community is hurting for sure. It's obviously heartbreaking and so tragic."
Mid-air skydiving tragedy: Surfers, lifeguards see woman fall into sea, race out on jetskis
The woman died at the scene; a man she collided with was injured.
One killed in glider crash near Omarama
Other gliders in the air at the time of the crash alerted emergency services.
Paraglider in hospital after crash near Queenstown
One person with moderate injuries has been taken to hospital.
Inquiry launched into chopper crash at holiday resort in Karamea
Emergency services are rushing to the Last Resort hotel after the crash at 4pm today.
One dead following Raglan paragliding incident
Emergency services were alerted to a paraglider requiring medical attention.
Children among four dead in plane crash near Brisbane
It is not known what caused the aircraft to crash into the water.
Breakthrough in search for flight MH370
Experts believe they have cracked one of the greatest aviation mysteries of all time.
Families of Erebus victims upset by protests over memorial
Today is the 42nd anniversary of the plane crash in Antarctica, in which 257 were killed.
Faces of Erebus: Families tell the stories of the 257 victims
The Herald launched an interactive memorial to mark the anniversary of the disaster.
Dan Moloney: Planned Erebus memorial should go ahead
COMMENT: Forty-two years ago today, 257 people lost their lives.
CAA tells inquest it is 'significantly more effective than it was'
The watchdog has lifted its game in the six years since a crash killed seven people.
Oil tanker explodes in Sierra Leone, killing at least 98
An oil tanker truck exploded after it collided with another truck at a petrol station.
Canterbury helicopter crash: 'My miracle survival'
Three months after the crash, wedding photographer Rachel Jordan took her first steps.
'I am going home walking': Wedding day helicopter crash survivor takes first steps
She has months of rehab to go, but getting home is a huge milestone for Rachel Jordan.
Person injured in hang glider crash near Christchurch
Police arrived at the scene 20 minutes after the accident was reported.
Otago hot air balloon crash: Photographer says crash landing was bad luck
'The fence saved us from hitting the house for sure.'
Hot air balloon crash: Seriously injured passengers on the mend
The balloon flight's passengers are set to be questioned by air accident investigators.
Hot-air balloon crash: Investigators to examine wreckage; witness 'very upset'
Eleven people were injured when the balloon crash-landed yesterday morning.
'Just hanging on': Hot-air balloon passenger tells of horror crash
11 people were injured in the Sunrise Balloons crash that left the owner "deeply upset".
Plane with 28 on board missing in Russia's Far East
Plane goes missing with 28 people on board in Russia's Far East region.
At least 17 people feared dead after plane crashes in Philippines
Horrific scenes as military plane carrying at least 92 people crashes.
Wedding helicopter crash: New bride speaks - 'please tell me it's a nightmare'
The bride at the centre of the Canterbury wedding helicopter crash speaks about ordeal.
Robinson helicopters' safety record in NZ: Are they safe to fly?
Wedding party crash puts 'Robbies' back under scrutiny.