Norfolk Island News

In a scathingly critical report of Australian safety investigators and regulators, the Australian Senate last week found that an investigation into the 2009 ditching of a medical evacuation flight off Norfolk Island was so incompetently handled that it could be referred to authorities for criminal prosecution.

This time, the Dunedin country singer has won the country music equivalent of the Bledisloe Cup by becoming the 2013 Transtasman Entertainer of the Year at the Norfolk Island Country Music Festival.

A plane crash off Norfolk Island was blamed on the pilot but a new report suggests authorities should shoulder some of the blame.

The committee has investigated the official reviews into a Pel-Air plane ditching into the ocean off Norfolk Island in 2009.

If you are looking for more from your mid year breakaway, then look to New Zealand's closest international neighbor for holiday inspiration that is the perfect combination of beaches, nature, food and wine, and great island hospitality.

Auckland, 13 May 2013 New Zealand's closest international neighbor is finding favour with the kiwi palate as Norfolk Island reports healthy visitor arrival increases from this country.

Jordan Luck, 51, is one of New Zealand's living pop legends, writer of Victoria and Why Does Love Do This to Me among many other hits.

Cash-strapped Norfolk Island has urged the Federal Government not to back away from a financial reform package in this month's budget.

Councillor Peter Jamieson called for Port-Enfield Council to look into the corellas which recently flocked to North Haven.