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'We're f*****': Passenger frustration after grounded flight
Passengers smelled fuel through air vents, causing diversion.

On The Up: Air Chathams and Air NZ in partnership talks
'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'

On The Up: Airline survived Covid and a recession - now for the future
'We would be lost without them in Whanganui.'

‘Grim reaper cometh’: Major NZX plunge amid global market turmoil
The NZX 50 Index plummeted 3.68% to 11,775.88, its worst drop since March 2020.

Tariff turmoil: How will airfares be impacted?
Five key factors could influence airfares, economist says.

BA-Qatar airline alliance gets extension from NZ Government
Three airlines in new deal as big changes roll out for civil aviation rules.

Emergency on tarmac as ‘mist’ spotted coming from plane about to depart
The Air NZ flight was preparing to leave Auckland Airport when problems struck.

Auckland Airport trims airline charges after ComCom found its forecast revenue was ‘excessive’
The watchdog releases its findings after an airport pricing probe.

Te Rangitu Netana creates bespoke print for new Air NZ uniform
Fashion designer Emilia Wickstead and Tā Moko practitioner Te Rangitu Netana discuss their Air NZ uniform collaboration.

Air New Zealand 'closely monitoring' major English airport closure after fire
Blaze at an electrical substation causes havoc at one of Europe's busiest airports.

NZ and India investigating direct flight by 2028
The world is short about 2000 planes, according to the Air NZ CEO.

NZ to India direct flights and Trump and Zelenskyy speak about ceasefire | NZ Herald News Update
Direct flights connecting New Zealand to India could be in place as early as 2028 and a fresh search for Malaysian Airlines MH370 wreckage has been approved. Video / NZ Herald

‘Time is right’: Are direct flights from NZ to India coming soon?
Christopher Luxon sees potential for direct NZ-India flights amid rising demand.

Air NZ to deploy fog-casting tech in new trial
Air NZ is deploying a local innovator's technology across its entire network.

Fogbuster innovator teams up with Air NZ
Pyper Vision founder Emily Blythe and Air New Zealand's chief pilot David Morgan have teamed up on better fog forecasting technology that could save the sector a fortune.

Qantas eyes rivals with boost to top-tier loyalty programme
Competition heats up as airlines battle for loyalty card business.

Winston Peters sacks Phil Goff and Air NZ CEO resigns | NZ Herald News Update
Winston Peters answers questions about whether he informed the Prime Minister of Phil Goff's sacking and Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran resigns. Video / NZ Herald

The remarkable career of Greg Foran
'No easy feat': Greg Foran joined Air NZ just before some unprecedented challenges.

Air NZ chief executive Greg Foran resigns
Foran has said the time is right for him to step down.

Airfares: Airways proposes 7.7% price increase, Air NZ concerned
Air traffic services costs likely to rise from July, impacting a wide range of customers.

‘Life-threatening’: Cyclone Alfred’s impact prompts urgent evacuations
Many are changing flights; officials are opening 12 evacuation centres.