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As accidents / incidents occur within the transport sector in New Zealand, TAIC endeavours to keep the regulators, operators and general public informed. This is achieved by many different methods, including but not limited to: radio, news releases, media conferences, social media updates and publication here. If you want to be kept abreast of the latest news etc, click the link at the bottom of the page.

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Photo depicts Martin Sawyers

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has appointed Martin Sawyers as its new Chief Executive.

Photo of the level crossing where this accident occurred

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened a rail accident inquiry into a collision involving a train and a truck at a level crossing on Saunders Rd near Marton between Whanganui and Palmerston North, at around 1530 on Thursday 13 May.

Photo of the rail deck on the Aratere

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into the causes and circumstances of a rail accident on board the Interislander ferry Aratere while it was berthed at Wellington Port at approximately 11pm on Friday 9 April 2021.

Photo - The water taxi Henerata

Capsize may be a greater safety risk than skippers and owners of smaller passenger boats think – even with vessel designs perceived to be the safest.

Photo - the Kota Bahagia with smoke emitting from the fire in the hold

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into the causes and circumstances of a fire on board a cargo vessel in the Port of Napier today, 18 December 2020.

Photo - TAIC investigators inspect the helicopter wreckage on the beach

A Transport Accident Investigation Commission team has been on site today at the Kekerengu River mouth, commencing investigations into the causes and circumstances of a fatal accident involving an Airbus Helicopter EC120.