Grant Bradley is the Business Herald’s Deputy Editor, Aviation and Tourism Writer.
Grant Bradley is the deputy editor at the Business Herald, based in Auckland. He has worked at the New Zealand Herald for more than 30 years in senior roles including chief reporter and deputy news editor, and his current role also writes about tourism and aviation. He was the Australasian Aviation Press Club journalist of the year in 2016 and has also won awards from that organisation for multimedia coverage and news reporting on airlines. He has written extensively about the energy sector for the Business Herald. Earlier in his career, he worked at The Press in Christchurch, London News Service and the New Zealand Press Association. He won the Harry Brittain fellowship to study journalism in the UK in 1995, was awarded the inaugural MFAT Focus Latin America study grant in 1996 and a Royal Norwegian Embassy grant to study the energy sector in Norway in 2015. Grant Bradley can be contacted at grant.bradley@nzherald.co.nz.
![China Airlines, Batik Air's big moves on the Tasman, Cathay Pacific's plan for summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
China Airlines, Batik Air's big moves on the Tasman, Cathay Pacific's plan for summer
Where passengers win and lose in a transtasman shakeup.
![Jetstar boss: More NZ flights in the pipeline as demand holds up in low-cost market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Jetstar boss: More NZ flights in the pipeline as demand holds up in low-cost market
Qantas subsidiary says it will do even more flying to meet strong 'price sensitive' demand
![New routes, cheaper fares: Jetstar makes major transtasman move](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
New routes, cheaper fares: Jetstar makes major transtasman move
Jetstar launches two new transtasman routes, increasing NZ flights.
![Air NZ sales boss on setting fares and the best time to get a bargain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Air NZ sales boss on setting fares and the best time to get a bargain
Airline sales boss says customers are feeling the economic pressure.
![Why air traffic control trainees got a 300% pay boost](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Why air traffic control trainees got a 300% pay boost
Controllers previously trained in 'live environment' with just living costs covered.
![Holiday price relief: Where hotel room rates are falling fastest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Holiday price relief: Where hotel room rates are falling fastest
'For many hotel operators, the forecast for the next few months is like a blizzard.'
![Air NZ adds more seats to Japan amid Asia push](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Air NZ adds more seats to Japan amid Asia push
As part of tourism drive, airline boosts capacity and gives Kiwis more holiday options.
![Bird strikes explained: How common are they in New Zealand?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Bird strikes explained: How common are they in New Zealand?
When aircraft are most likely to hit birds — and what happens when they do.
![Emirates' plans for NZ: New planes and more flights in the mix](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Emirates' plans for NZ: New planes and more flights in the mix
Airline pays massive bonus, seeks 5000 cabin crew and lays on more goodies for passengers.
![Cathay Pacific’s line in the sand: Last plane leaves desert boneyard after pandemic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Cathay Pacific’s line in the sand: Last plane leaves desert boneyard after pandemic
'For some of the team it's quite emotional . . . it's come full circle'.
![Cam Wallace on a year at Qantas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Cam Wallace on a year at Qantas
Former Air NZ high flyer has a prestigious job at Qantas international - a $10b business.
![Turbulent times: More passengers belted up - even in the Emirates bar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Turbulent times: More passengers belted up - even in the Emirates bar
Airline turbulence reporting programme grows as more flyers buckle up.
![Airlines making out of each passenger 'enough for a cup of coffee'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Airlines making out of each passenger 'enough for a cup of coffee'
Willie Walsh warns that prices will go up as airlines spend more on green fuel.
![Big questions for airline bosses at global summit in Dubai](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Big questions for airline bosses at global summit in Dubai
More than 1500 participants to attend annual industry gathering.
![Qantas deal with Perth Airport opens up scope for non-stop Auckland flights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Qantas deal with Perth Airport opens up scope for non-stop Auckland flights
The airline has flown the route before and its return will help push down fares.
![Pilots’ warning to passengers after Jetstar’s Christchurch runway scare](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Pilots’ warning to passengers after Jetstar’s Christchurch runway scare
Pilots group providing support for colleagues involved after plane skidded from runway.
![Air NZ's message to dead man: 'We’re sorry your plans have changed'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Air NZ's message to dead man: 'We’re sorry your plans have changed'
Woman whose father died shocked at time taken to reverse a credit card payment.
![Watch: Auckland Airport's new terminal 20 per cent built despite airlines' concerns about cost](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Watch: Auckland Airport's new terminal 20 per cent built despite airlines' concerns about cost
Airlines worried about the cost of the project, but airport says building well under way.
![What’s New Zealand worth? Govt plans include option for $100 levy on tourists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
What’s New Zealand worth? Govt plans include option for $100 levy on tourists
Country out of pocket by $250m to support international visitors.
![Top travel agents named as industry bounces back strongly](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Top travel agents named as industry bounces back strongly
First Travel Agents Association of New Zealand awards since before pandemic.
![Myth busting: Tourism New Zealand’s radical shift to promoting the country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Myth busting: Tourism New Zealand’s radical shift to promoting the country
Country's marketing body puts all its resources into promoting NZ year-round.
![Making memories at NZ luxury lodges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Making memories at NZ luxury lodges
The new boss has a simple philosophy: meet the high expectations of the uber-wealthy.
![Where Kiwis are heading next on holidays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Where Kiwis are heading next on holidays
The cost-of-living crunch is grounding some travellers but others are flying high.
![Travel’s big bounce: Tourist numbers recovering and Kiwis are taking off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Travel’s big bounce: Tourist numbers recovering and Kiwis are taking off
Last year's soggy tourism recovery is a drag on the economy, says Kiwibank.
![Soaring airfares: International prices up 7.2% in a month](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Soaring airfares: International prices up 7.2% in a month
Sliding accommodation prices provide some good news for travellers.
![From caskets to campers - TrailLite’s next move after turning 70](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
From caskets to campers - TrailLite’s next move after turning 70
NZ manufacturer beat the odds to thrive with sales of $57m a year.
![Flight Centre survey finds what business travellers want](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Flight Centre survey finds what business travellers want
Data provides insights for providers of services for travellers.
![Big events, bright spotlight: Christchurch lines up for the big dance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Big events, bright spotlight: Christchurch lines up for the big dance
The major events industry is worth about $700m a year - Christchurch is back in the game.
![Switcheroo: New face at the top of House of Travel is industry veteran](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Switcheroo: New face at the top of House of Travel is industry veteran
The industry veteran is replacing Bruce Parton.
![Transtasman passengers hit by Qantas ‘ghost flights’ in line for $500 in compo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Transtasman passengers hit by Qantas ‘ghost flights’ in line for $500 in compo
Airline ordered to pay A$120m after 'falling short' over flight disruption.
![Air New Zealand longhaul fleet faces years of disruption](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Air New Zealand longhaul fleet faces years of disruption
Airlines around the world faced with delays in repairing planes and getting new ones.
![New York return for $1499: Qantas fires hot shot in airfare battle to the US](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
New York return for $1499: Qantas fires hot shot in airfare battle to the US
The Australian airline marks a year of Auckland-New York flights with an airfare deal.
![Soaring airfares: Air NZ happy 'to open the books' as political heat grows](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Soaring airfares: Air NZ happy 'to open the books' as political heat grows
Government not ruling out market study of domestic ticket prices.
![Air New Zealand versus Jetstar: Which airline’s the most reliable right now](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Air New Zealand versus Jetstar: Which airline’s the most reliable right now
A hit to reliability comes as Air NZ is pushing up prices on domestic routes.
![Air NZ faces strict new instant refund rules for US flights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Air NZ faces strict new instant refund rules for US flights
Passengers are in line for hundreds of millions in refunds a year.
![Cruising Kiwis: Recovery of $540m industry threatened by rising costs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Cruising Kiwis: Recovery of $540m industry threatened by rising costs
New data shows what sort of cruise holidays New Zealanders were taking.
![Watch: The surprising NZ destination dubbed the 'Surfer's Paradise' for Kiwis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Watch: The surprising NZ destination dubbed the 'Surfer's Paradise' for Kiwis
In and out of the water, this city has it all.
![What’s next for JW Marriott Auckland’s $30m renovation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
What’s next for JW Marriott Auckland’s $30m renovation
Massive overhaul of business events space as sector grows beyond pre-pandemic levels.
![Why Air New Zealand fares are heading up - again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Why Air New Zealand fares are heading up - again
As the latest increase hits local travellers, what are Air NZ's long-term challenges?
![The changing face of Chinese tourism to NZ - value over volume](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
The changing face of Chinese tourism to NZ - value over volume
Latest Chinese airline to resume flights to NZ touches down for winter season.
![Air NZ's big Seats to Suit overhaul: What passengers need to know](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Air NZ's big Seats to Suit overhaul: What passengers need to know
The changes are the biggest since Seats to Suit was introduced in 2010.
![Air NZ warns travel agents of increase in domestic fares](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Air NZ warns travel agents of increase in domestic fares
Airlines are not putting a percentage figure on increases, saying pricing will be dynamic.
![Air NZ extends pause on Chicago service, confirms return to Hobart and Seoul](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Air NZ extends pause on Chicago service, confirms return to Hobart and Seoul
Airline will wait for delivery of new Dreamliners before resuming flights.
![NZAero in multimillion-dollar parts deal for Thai military trainers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
NZAero in multimillion-dollar parts deal for Thai military trainers
NZ’s only commercial aircraft maker will provide parts and maintenance.
![Sichuan Airlines heading back to Auckland Airport as full roster of Chinese carriers restored](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Sichuan Airlines heading back to Auckland Airport as full roster of Chinese carriers restored
The first market to collapse because of Covid is fully recovered with all airlines back.
![On the charge: Air NZ picks airports for battery plane trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
On the charge: Air NZ picks airports for battery plane trial
Battery powered cargo plane set to fly in 2026
![Worse than supermarkets: Domestic airfare market ranked least competitive in survey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Worse than supermarkets: Domestic airfare market ranked least competitive in survey
Airports in a battle with Air NZ say greater oversight of fares is needed.
![Teething trouble at Auckland Airport's $300m transport hub leads to tweaks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Teething trouble at Auckland Airport's $300m transport hub leads to tweaks
There have been complaints about facilities for disabled travellers.
![Watch: How robots are helping at Sudima Hotels](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Watch: How robots are helping at Sudima Hotels
The hotel says staff and guests have welcomed the automated workers.
![School holiday travel squeeze: Auckland Airport warns of busiest days for flying](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
School holiday travel squeeze: Auckland Airport warns of busiest days for flying
Tips to travellers wanting a smoother journey through the airport.
![Auckland Airport under fire from small operators for 'grandiose' building plans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Auckland Airport under fire from small operators for 'grandiose' building plans
The Aviation Industry Association is the latest to take aim at the airport's plans.
![Big Qantas loyalty scheme shake-up for travellers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Big Qantas loyalty scheme shake-up for travellers
Air NZ rival's new platform is still being built 'to deliver to members in coming years'.
![App tax: How bed and breakfast operators are hit by the new rules](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
App tax: How bed and breakfast operators are hit by the new rules
Many operators say they are confused about how to meet the complex new rules.
![Soaring prices: Air NZ hits Koru members with 20% increase](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Soaring prices: Air NZ hits Koru members with 20% increase
Airline says steep price rise to cover increased costs.
![Checking in: Change at the top of NZ's biggest hotel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Checking in: Change at the top of NZ's biggest hotel
The outgoing hotel boss on world leaders he welcomed and pop stars who caused headaches.
![Why Qantas is flexing its muscles on the Tasman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Why Qantas is flexing its muscles on the Tasman
The Australian carrier is focused on its long-haul network with connecting flights.
!['The land of cute': Cabin crew help drive tourist numbers at alpaca business](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
'The land of cute': Cabin crew help drive tourist numbers at alpaca business
The herd of 170 of the gentle animals in Akaroa is a magnet for tourists.
![Latam horror flight: Some victims offered a ‘few thousand’ dollars, says lawyer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Latam horror flight: Some victims offered a ‘few thousand’ dollars, says lawyer
Up to 50 passengers and crew were injured when a plane plunged on transtasman flight.
![Watch: Behind the scenes at Auckland Airport's new $300m transport hub](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Watch: Behind the scenes at Auckland Airport's new $300m transport hub
Transport system in for biggest shake-up in half a century.
![How Air NZ’s shrinking winter network is affecting passengers and the airline](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
How Air NZ’s shrinking winter network is affecting passengers and the airline
Airline cites engine problems for Chicago pause after hot competition to US eroded yields.
![The 302 million litre challenge: Why Air NZ must hunt overseas for sustainable aviation fuel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
The 302 million litre challenge: Why Air NZ must hunt overseas for sustainable aviation fuel
Lack of supply of green fuel here forces airline to look offshore.
![What you get in Singapore Airlines' Premium Economy revamp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
What you get in Singapore Airlines' Premium Economy revamp
Big overseas carriers serving NZ are investing in planes.
![Pilots' union boss on Boeing planes: ‘If we didn’t think it was safe we wouldn’t be flying’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Pilots' union boss on Boeing planes: ‘If we didn’t think it was safe we wouldn’t be flying’
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliners are back in the spotlight following a mid-air plunge.
![Top-end hotel room rates fall amid Govt cost-cutting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Top-end hotel room rates fall amid Govt cost-cutting
Prices drop in two big cities while one tourism hotspot keeps booming.
![Air New Zealand checks Dreamliner pilot seats after Latam flight plunge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Air New Zealand checks Dreamliner pilot seats after Latam flight plunge
Evidence pointing to mishap on the flight deck as cause of Latam incident.
![Latam Airlines horror plunge: Cockpit mishap may be to blame – report](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Latam Airlines horror plunge: Cockpit mishap may be to blame – report
Report says incident happened when a flight attendant was serving a meal in the cockpit.
![Latam horror plunge: The warning that went to Dreamliner operators](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Latam horror plunge: The warning that went to Dreamliner operators
Boeing issues reminder to check on seat controls after fresh theories emerge on incident
![New photos show heavily taped Latam wing, fresh theory on freak plunge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
New photos show heavily taped Latam wing, fresh theory on freak plunge
Photos from passenger shows extensive taping on wing before Monday's incident
![Airfare stoush: What’s driving the war over airline prices?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Airfare stoush: What’s driving the war over airline prices?
Airports and airlines are blaming each other for price rises.
![Travel boom: Kiwis take overseas holidays in record numbers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Travel boom: Kiwis take overseas holidays in record numbers
Inbound tourism running at around 80 per cent of pre-Covid levels.
![Sky-high Air New Zealand domestic fares slammed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Sky-high Air New Zealand domestic fares slammed
Airports say airline exploiting dominance, as war over charges heats up.
![Why Auckland-Brazil air links could be on the radar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Why Auckland-Brazil air links could be on the radar
Operating into South America has been tough in the past.
![Tourism rebound: What visitors really do when they’re here](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Tourism rebound: What visitors really do when they’re here
New MBIE data shows which nationalities are most satisfied and which are least happy.
![Win for tourism with Government’s $5m funding boost](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Win for tourism with Government’s $5m funding boost
Funding will help fill critical data gaps on domestic tourists.
![Air NZ’s stripped-back alternative to Auckland Airport’s $3.9b terminal plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Air NZ’s stripped-back alternative to Auckland Airport’s $3.9b terminal plan
Airlines v airport row shifts up a notch; ex-Air NZ execs in line for Virgin's top job.
![Dog flight: Virgin Australia will allow pets in the cabin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Dog flight: Virgin Australia will allow pets in the cabin
The move meets growing demand from travellers.
![Ex-Air NZ exec Cam Wallace takes aim at Auckland Airport's development](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Ex-Air NZ exec Cam Wallace takes aim at Auckland Airport's development
Auckland Airport responds to claims it is building a 'Taj Mahal'
![Here’s where your kiwi dollar will stretch further on a winter getaway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Here’s where your kiwi dollar will stretch further on a winter getaway
Cheapest and most expensive popular vacation spots identified.