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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.

Air NZ reveals first look at new wine label bottles
The trendy labels feature the classic purple but leave out a popular symbol.

Woman who gave birth on AirNZ plane planned to deliver at Te Matatini
A family member of the mum says she was in labour for 12 hours before boarding.

Labour plane: Woman gives birth on Air NZ flight
Air NZ praised crew and passengers for their quick and caring response.

The planning behind Warriors’ flight that sold out in 17 mins
A special Air NZ flight takes 300 Warriors fans to Las Vegas tonight.

Fog disrupts multiple flights out of Christchurch Airport
At least 17 flights have been affected.

‘Deliberately hyped’: China hits back at Australia's reaction to live-fire naval drills
Commercial flights had to change course after a live-fire warning.

‘Kurupt Churchie man’: Ex-Air NZ worker who smuggled meth was a youth mentor
The 'Tongan Pablo' was respected both in church and the criminal underworld.

Stock Takes: Focus turns to second half after RBNZ rate cut
Focus has turned to those companies who will benefit from this week's RBNZ rate cut.

‘Nothing is going to move’: IT glitch in Air NZ regional planes temporarily grounds fleet
Passengers face delays as Air NZ works to fix software issues.

New Zealand's connectivity Issues under spotlight and Huntly Power Station stocks up
New Zealand's connectivity issues are in the spotlight and Huntly Power Station stocks up to prevent winter shortfall.

Over-fuelled plane leaves uni-bound passengers behind
Passengers received up to $700 each to disembark the overweight flight.

Mid-air drama: ‘Disruptive passenger’ gets flight diverted; met by police on tarmac
A passenger on board said a woman had to be restrained.

Air NZ flights to Seoul to end
The airline said there are ongoing challenges with engine availability.

The Canterbury council paying influencers to boost tourism
Ratepayer-funded influencers are paying off in Canterbury, local tourism operators say.

Air NZ apologises after Chch cat takes return trip to Oz
Mittens clocked up more than 11 hours of flying over two days.

'Future growth': New fire station for Hawke's Bay Airport
The fire station is strategically located at the southern end of airport.

Wind shear forces Air New Zealand flight to divert to Hamilton
Air NZ confirmed no other services are impacted.

Air NZ’s regional network boosted with new aircraft
Global engine maintenance problems have stretched the airline's domestic network.

'Most demanding airports': World's safest airline revealed
The airline has gone back-to-back despite dealing with challenging airports.