Grant Bradley
Deputy Editor - Business
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.
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Wellington Airport overhaul: The warning from airlines
Non-stop flights to more destinations from the capital now on the radar .
Wellington Airport’s big runway project set to shake up international travel
The runway will be able to handle direct flights to Asia in a $500m redevelopment.
Air New Zealand puts London flights back on the radar
The airline sold its last slots at Heathrow in 2020.
Hot prices for Coldplay: Hotels get sugar hit following a tough winter
Rates for hotels have soared in one tourist hotspot while others have suffered.
Another veteran Air NZ commercial boss leaving airline
Scott Carr has had many leadership roles over a 35-year span.
Watch: How Air NZ is building one of the world's biggest wooden hangars
Work on one of the biggest wooden hangars in the world is back on track.
Going for Gold: Qantas launches bid to snare Air NZ's upper tier flyers
Aussie airline trying to lure some of Kiwi rival's most valuable customers.
What every plane arriving at Auckland Airport is worth to New Zealand
New study outlines the importance of air links to the country.
Tourism crawls back towards pre-pandemic levels
Figures also show the most popular spots for Kiwis to take a break.
Airline reliability: How New Zealand compares to other countries
How NZ's smaller market stacks up; where Air NZ ranks against all airlines.
Air New Zealand v Jetstar: On time reliability revealed
One route had three times the average rate of cancellations.
Cruising The World: Floating mansion for the wealthiest 1% on NZ voyage
Residents need a minimum personal net worth to buy into ship where places can go for $25m.
Jobs boost: Air NZ engine centre expansion adds 200 roles
Work on new range of engines starts next year.
Tourism Minister: There is much we can learn from Hungary
Real-time spending data giving central European country an edge.
Air New Zealand fare row: Consumer watchdog pushes for market probe
Push for Government inquiry meets roadblock
Singapore Airlines doubles down on luxury with new A350 First Class and Business Class seats
Airline will roll out refurbished planes on to New Zealand routess
The big new trends in travel and tourism
A keynote speaker at the Tourism Industry Aotearoa summit has some advice for operators.
Mega start-up: Who are the wealthy Kiwi backers behind Rob Fyfe’s $100m project?
A home-grown start-up takes ex-airline bosses on a new path.
Making waves: Cruise industry says it contributes $1.4b to NZ economy
But the figure could be a high water mark with ship visits expected to fall.
‘Virtual monopoly’ – Consumer NZ calls for government probe into Air NZ prices
The watchdog calls out Air NZ on domestic market dominance, minister cool on inquiry.
What airline passengers want: IATA survey reveals where fares rank
Study on passenger preferences and emerging trends as travel booms.
Aviation fuel from waste wood viable in Aotearoa: Air NZ, Lanzajet
A study suggested the industry could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars a year.
What Air NZ is telling travel agents about tough new rules for US flight disruption
The new measures are aimed at providing better protection for all airline passengers.
Stalled international pilot training costing New Zealand $50m a year
An industry group blames the exit of a big operator and slow visa processing.
Seamless travel across the Tasman - Qantas starts paperless arrival for flights
The trial mirrors what has been in place in NZ.
A ‘rip off’: Consumer warning over Air NZ’s school holiday fares
Kiwi carrier's fares soared heading into July and September breaks.
What’s life worth in a plane crash? All airlines must pay out more
Airlines in member states must also pay out more for delays and lost luggage.
Qantas says sorry to sacked workers: ‘We recognise the emotional impact’
Test case finds workers owed up to A$100,000 each.
The missing billions: Auckland Airport bosses worried about flatlined tourism spending
New Zealand's tourism recovery is lagging other countries in the region.
Jetstar lays down marker on new route with $135 Hamilton-Sydney flights
Budget airline also offering $274 fares from Auckland to Seoul.
Leanne Geraghty’s departure a big blow to Air NZ
The seasoned revenue boss would be a good get for a rival airline.
Push for shareholder votes on executive pay: Auckland Airport promises more transparency
Company not keen on Australian rules allowing shareholders to vote on top pay.
Qantas starting new Dreamliner flights across the Tasman, trimming New York services
Australian airline has been pushing hard into the New Zealand market.
Air New Zealand versus Jetstar - which has been most reliable?
New government figures for domestic airline performance have been released.
Air NZ’s domestic cutbacks open gap for competitors, analyst says
The national airline is retreating from some marginal routes as engine problems bite.
Air NZ’s $500m makeover: Whats in new cabins for Dreamliners
Airline starts two-year refurbishment job as premium competition grows.
New seats, new screens as Air NZ's cabin makeover begins
Airline needs to upgrade cabins to keep up with rivals.
OCR cut: What falling interest rates mean for Kiwi travellers
The winners and losers - and what's making all holidaymakers smile.
What’s next for departing Queenstown Airport boss Glen Sowry
Ex-Air NZ and Housing NZ exec is moving on next year.
'Dangerous mindset': Air NZ promises call system changes after LinkedIn lashing
Elite customer details arduous 11-step process to get to talk to human being.
Chatham Islands enters the jet age with landing of first Boeing 737
Development will open way for more tourism and trade.
Branching out: Mighty Ape taps travel market
New vertical diversifies revenue as traditional business hits speed bumps.
Air New Zealand’s veteran chief pilot steps down from executive role
David Morgan has been with airline for 40 years and will continue flying.
Airlines claim new mall next to Auckland Airport has delayed flights
Crew have been stuck in traffic caused by the new Mānawa Bay outlet centre, say airlines.
New national infrastructure agency to map out 30-year plan
The agency will be established from December.
Government turns up heat on airlines; orders CAA fee-hike review
Airlines here may have to publish prices, as in some other countries.
Campervans versus cruise: One more speed bump for tourism company
Company had previously warned of hit to profit from slow vehicle sales.
Air fare warning: Squeeze on transtasman competition bad news for Kiwis
Codeshare means capacity on Tasman will remain limited.
Air New Zealand’s profit is picked to plunge – here's why
The airline has faced mounting financial pressure and the outlook is gloomy.
Tourism Holdings ‘troubled’ result forecast; Forsyth Barr says investors need assuarance
Vehicle sales margins under pressure in Australia.
Together again: Air NZ-Virgin Australia deal approved
Airlines have Qantas as a common rival and say 'romance is back' after an earlier bust-up.
Auckland Airport in countdown to opening new domestic terminal
Analysts welcome 'solid' profit result but international growth slowing.
Auckland Airport underlying profit up 87% as recovery continues
The company is facing slower-than-expected passenger growth.
Port of Auckland pays extra $10m dividend to city after profit climbs 22%
Company reviewing charges for cruise ships being hit by other soaring costs.
Summer flying: Which airlines are coming and going at Auckland Airport
The key group of holidaymakers identified for airlines as cost-of-living crunch hits.
Queenstown Airport pays record dividend as earnings edge up
Transtasman flights boost for southern tourist hotspot.
Qantas in trial to make flying to Australia easier
Australia adopts digital arrival cards, following New Zealand's lead.
Alarm bells ringing: Backlash grows against Govt fees hitting tourism sector
'All we’re shifting is the cost from the taxpayer to the visitor' - Tourism Minister.
Qantas doubles down on Auckland-New York route as New Zealand push deepens
Australian airline will have double the frequency of Air NZ on flagship route.
Tourism NZ looking to the stars to boost sagging visitor industry
Food part of push to make this country a winter destination.
Tourism at a standstill: ‘Stop chopping it off at the knees’
Tourism recovery stalls with NZ arrivals 17% below pre-Covid; visa costs to rise sharply.
Tourism numbers flatlining despite recovery in some markets
For the June year, visitor arrivals from India were at 130% of the 2019 level.
House of Travel’s new boss David Coombes: Post-pandemic surge of demand still going strong
The signs are good for leisure travel.
Air New Zealand Airpoints tech revamp done: Now what?
New upper tier coming next year to improve Airpoints scheme.
Grim forecast for Air New Zealand: What’s hurting the airline now
Air fares up 50% on pre-Covid levels but falls could stoke demand, analyst says.
Airpoints alert: Air NZ warns of disruption during tech revamp
What's going to be offline this week.
Stormy seas: Challenges ahead for cruise industry’s goal to earn $1b a year
New Zealand is struggling to get pre-pandemic momentum going again.
100% Pure New Zealand turns 25 - what’s next?
The marketing slogan has attracted controversy and praise.
Bargain shopping at Auckland Airport: Another decision looms over duty-free operator
Seven contenders named by travel retail specialist as long-term sole provider.
'We’re not a cash cow' – aviation sector reacts to soaring fees at NZ beauty spot
Government minister accepts charges look 'significant' but are spread over all passengers.
Red flag for airlines: Study finds travellers overwhelmed by choice
The range of fares and add-ons is making it more difficult to compare prices.
Battle of business class: Qatar Airways fires a new shot
Arline says new product provides more social space for groups travelling together.
Better deals for guests as hotel revenue slides back to where it was five years ago
International recovery not making up for domestic weakness.
Air New Zealand’s Kiri Hannifin: ‘I live in my own skin - it’s pretty much all I’ve got’
The former face of Countdown has had to balance business and strongly held social values
Mood lighting: How Qantas plans to help cut jetlag on world's longest flights
The airline's non-stop flights from Sydney to London and New York will start from 2026.
Who loses most in Auckland Airport v airlines pricing stoush
Regulator says airport targeting excess profits of more than $226 million over five years.
'Passengers are paying': Airlines step up attack over Auckland Airport prices
Although regulator says work programme is reasonable, airlines insist it's too costly.
Back to the drawing board: Auckland Airport prepared to lower prices after ComCom ruling
The commission finds airport’s charges are in excess of what is reasonable.
Auckland Airport charges too high - Commerce Commission
Regulator says airport on track for $200m excess profit.