Travel newsPassenger jet ‘nearly ran out of fuel’ during storm over UKDespite no injuries to passengers or crew, regulators warned of a 'serious incident'.15 Feb 10:05 PM
BusinessKea Aerospace makes first stratospheric flightKea Aerospace achieves a major milestone with the Kea Atmos Mk1b, soaring into the stratosphere for the first time.Watch11 Feb 07:00 PM
Travel newsGrisly bird strike forces passenger jet to make emergency landingPilots had to abandon flight almost immediately after takeoff upon striking the birds.09 Feb 10:46 PM
Travel newsAirport workers arrested, accused of leaking video after Washington DC plane crashCNN was able to obtain damning footage of the plane's fatal collision with a helicopter.04 Feb 01:50 AM
LifestyleMost popular dream job for Kiwis revealed in global studyFrom aspiring doctors to DJ dreams, the world's most sought-after jobs may surprise you.15 Jan 10:30 PM
WorldPlane crash images spark speculation it was ‘accidentally shot down’Russian military bloggers suggest the plane could have been mistaken for Ukranian drone.25 Dec 10:43 PM
WorldWatch: Kazakhstan plane crashes, killing 38; rescuers pull survivors from wreckageAzerbaijan declares national mourning after deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan.25 Dec 06:58 PM
New ZealandAuckland-bound Air NZ flight turns back due to mechanical faultThe flight was on its way to Auckland when it was forced to return to Christchurch.23 Dec 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesInside look: Air New Zealand's 'world-first' Dreamliner retrofitNew seats, bigger screens and legroom plus a luxury business premier option.04 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The regions need abysmal Air NZ to be reliableOPINION: 'Our death toll would have been much higher under a different system.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWellington Airport’s big runway project set to shake up international travelThe runway will be able to handle direct flights to Asia in a $500m redevelopment.21 Nov 06:00 PM
BusinessThe first Kiwi-made aircraft to go supersonicDawn Aerospace's Mk II Aurora becomes the first Kiwi designed made aircraft to break the sound barrier. Video / Dawn AerospaceWatch18 Nov 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is Air New Zealand's latest safety video a slam dunk?OPINION: Another airline has been praised for a different route – a no-nonsense approach.14 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Cloak of secrecy': Aviation leaders accuse CAA of covert restructureThe Herald understands 85-110 positions at the CAA could be disestablished.11 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelThe simple bathroom item you can use to check your hotel room for bedbugsAnd more tips to help you avoid an infestation.11 Nov 12:47 AM
TravelShould you play Check-in Chicken? TikTok boarding hack really worksBetter seats open up if you wait until departure time, but don’t get too close.10 Nov 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAir New Zealand fare row: Consumer watchdog pushes for market probePush for Government inquiry meets roadblock04 Nov 09:22 PM
BusinessAviation fuel from waste wood viable in Aotearoa: Air NZ, LanzajetA study suggested the industry could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars a year.29 Oct 05:00 PM
BusinessWhat Air NZ is telling travel agents about tough new rules for US flight disruptionThe new measures are aimed at providing better protection for all airline passengers.29 Oct 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStalled international pilot training costing New Zealand $50m a yearAn industry group blames the exit of a big operator and slow visa processing.28 Oct 06:31 PM
BusinessMarkets with Madison: Inside Rocket Lab’s NASA siteWelcome to Wallops Island, Virginia. This episode takes you behind the construction of Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex-3 where it's preparing for Neutron rocket to take flight.Watch27 Oct 06:00 PM
TravelOpinion: Don't waste your precious first drink of the holiday on plane boozeOpinion: Too many travellers overindulge at the airport or in the air.24 Oct 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe missing billions: Auckland Airport bosses worried about flatlined tourism spendingNew Zealand's tourism recovery is lagging other countries in the region.20 Oct 10:30 PM
Travel newsLufthansa fined record $6.6m for discriminating against Jewish passengersIt is the largest fine the US has ever imposed on an airline for a civil rights violation.16 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandContrail confusion: Astronomers dismiss sightings of rare comet as plane’s contrailAstronomers say stargazers have confused the comet with a plane trail.16 Oct 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Long difficult queues': Govt looking at privatising airport securityThe minister has suggested airports and airlines could manage aviation security14 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessWatch: SpaceX successfully catches returning Starship rocketA breakthrough test flight for Elon Musk's firm.13 Oct 07:01 PM
AirlinesQantas hit with A$100m fine for selling seats on cancelled flightsSenior managers knew about different aspects of the issue, the Australian watchdog says.08 Oct 10:59 PM
CompaniesRocket Lab bags second Mars contract with ‘opportunities in the billions’But there's a snag with its first mission to the Red Planet.07 Oct 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Boardroom mood reflects in Government minister approval ratingsOPINION: Erica Stanford has been the best-performing MP, according to CEOs.07 Oct 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesRocket Lab shares are up 57% in a month, seen climbing furtherBlast off.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Link to the world' Iwi leaders want airport's future finalised and land returnedAn MP says a solution can be found ‘that makes everybody happy'.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New Auckland Airport mall causes more irritation for customersOPINION: Bad blood between the airport and airlines was already flowing.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpace summit protestorsProtestors outside the New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2024 at the Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Sep 05:00 PM