Air New Zealand boss Rob Fyfe is backing the airline's struggling service to London but warning of seasonal cuts to the schedule.

The incoming National Government says it will sell partial stakes in state owned enterprises. See what's on offer in this Herald graphic.

Air New Zealand is understood to be considering axing hundreds of jobs as it seeks to claw back $1 million dollar a week losses suffered on its long-haul network.

New Zealand-based Pacific Blue and long-haul offshoot V Australia are now operating under the Virgin Australia banner.

Rico, Air New Zealand's controversial puppet, has been killed off by Air New Zealand's advertising team.

Air New Zealand has this morning slashed its cheapest domestic airfares by up to $10 as it launches new low-cost seats.