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![Air NZ flight pulls out of two take offs after potential bird strike, engine issue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Air NZ flight pulls out of two take offs after potential bird strike, engine issue
Passengers were caught off-guard when the pilot braked suddenly while taking off.
![Why consultants for Ali Williams, Anna Mowbray say pair should be allowed home helipad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Why consultants for Ali Williams, Anna Mowbray say pair should be allowed home helipad
The couple have been planning to build a helicopter pad on their place since late 2021.
![Letters: Public paying for mental health failures; wake-up call for flyers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Letters: Public paying for mental health failures; wake-up call for flyers
OPINION: 'Our safety and peace of mind is compromised.'
!['Pretty hellish': Kiwis on first evacuation flight from Noumea describe ‘frightening’ experience](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Pretty hellish': Kiwis on first evacuation flight from Noumea describe ‘frightening’ experience
First evacuees say they are very grateful to be back in New Zealand.
![NZDF flight rescuing 50 stranded Kiwis from New Caledonia lands in Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
NZDF flight rescuing 50 stranded Kiwis from New Caledonia lands in Auckland
A Hercules plane has brought home the first 50 Kiwis from Noumea tonight.
!['They are royals': US fugitive flies Meghan, Prince Harry around Nigeria for free](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'They are royals': US fugitive flies Meghan, Prince Harry around Nigeria for free
The Sussexes were flown around Nigeria by an airline CEO who is wanted by US authorities.
![William's adorable gifts for Kate and kids amid princess’ cancer treatment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
William's adorable gifts for Kate and kids amid princess’ cancer treatment
Prince of Wales brings home special presents for his family from ceremony.
![Stunning aurora lights up NZ skies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Stunning aurora lights up NZ skies
An aurora australis danced across Aotearoa’s skies this morning to the delight of photographers nationwide. Video / WISP Media
![Air New Zealand longhaul fleet faces years of disruption](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Air New Zealand longhaul fleet faces years of disruption
Airlines around the world faced with delays in repairing planes and getting new ones.
![Air NZ blames market conditions for $40m-$50m cut in pre-tax earnings guidance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Air NZ blames market conditions for $40m-$50m cut in pre-tax earnings guidance
Worsening market conditions are likely to hit the airline's pre-tax earnings this year.
![Kiwi firm does multimillion-dollar deal with Royal Thai Air Force](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Kiwi firm does multimillion-dollar deal with Royal Thai Air Force
Waikato firm NZAero will supply parts and maintenance contracts. Video / NZAero
![‘Oh, hell no’: Travellers shaken by video of plane speeding through the air](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
‘Oh, hell no’: Travellers shaken by video of plane speeding through the air
Some travellers said they would reconsider flying after viewing the footage.
![Teething trouble at Auckland Airport's $300m transport hub leads to tweaks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Teething trouble at Auckland Airport's $300m transport hub leads to tweaks
There have been complaints about facilities for disabled travellers.
![Qantas diverts flight route to avoid Israel amid Iran tensions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Qantas diverts flight route to avoid Israel amid Iran tensions
The re-route comes amid fears of an imminent Iranian attack on Israel.
![Open day honours Whanganui WWII pilot](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Open day honours Whanganui WWII pilot
'She must have been a very determined person to do what she did.'
![Big Qantas loyalty scheme shake-up for travellers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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'.
![Nearly one in two Gen Zs have a fear of flying, survey finds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Nearly one in two Gen Zs have a fear of flying, survey finds
As the fallout mounts over Boeing's recent safety issues, young people are growing afraid.
![Why Auckland-Brazil air links could be on the radar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Why Auckland-Brazil air links could be on the radar
Operating into South America has been tough in the past.
![Editorial: Rundown house and broken plane embarrassing look for Luxon and NZ on global stage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Editorial: Rundown house and broken plane embarrassing look for Luxon and NZ on global stage
Urgent fixes are needed before more international reputational damage is done.
![Peter Beck on MethaneSAT - launched by SpaceX, with control systems by Rocket Lab](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Peter Beck on MethaneSAT - launched by SpaceX, with control systems by Rocket Lab
Environmental Defence Fund economist Suzi Kerr on whether it was worth it for NZ Government to invest $29m in the methane emission-tracking satellite. Video / Carson Bluck
![Why you should take the straw out of your water bottle before flying](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Why you should take the straw out of your water bottle before flying
One passenger learned of the issue with reusable drink bottles on planes the hard way.