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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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the Aratere with tugs readying to refloat the ferry

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has published its interim factual report on the grounding of KiwiRail’s Interislander ferry Aratere during its Picton to Wellington sailing on the evening of 21 June 2024.The report sets out the facts and circumstances established to this point in the Commission’s inquiry, which is ongoing.

photo of accident scene. water rushes across landslip debris on to rail tracks. Carriages stand upright in the debris.

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) identifies eight safety issues and makes five recommendations in a report published today about the circumstances and causes of an August 2021 passenger train derailment during intense rain near Paekākāriki.

close-up photo of the Blue Ferry after the accident. The midships port side is catastrophically smashed up and in splinters, including the wheelhouse.

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has published its final report on the collision of a recreational boat with the Blue Ferry in the Bay of Islands on 13 April 2023.The Commission's Chief Investigator of Accidents, Naveen Kozhuppakalam says the report highlights how vital it is that commercial passenger and all other marine operators have a safety management system that’s fit for purpose.

David Clarke has been announced as the Chief Commissioner of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission.David Clarke is a barrister specialising in corporate and commercial law and he has over 20 years experience in governance roles in commercial, public and charitable sectors.

Portrait photo of Jane Meares

Jane Meares, Chief Commissioner of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC), has advised the Associate Minister of Transport, Hon Matt Doocey of her retirement, effective from 30 September 2024.Ms.

The barge lies embedded in the beach

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into the grounding of the barge Manahau on Carters Beach near Westport.The reported circumstances were that the Niue flagged self-propelled barge with 11 crew on board, had been anchored outside Westport Harbour.