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Ape expectations in LA
Three of Auckland Zoo's orang-utans are being moved to new American homes to help with the international breeding programme for the endangered great ape.

Romance focus for Chinese travellers
Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon says his airline's marketing in China aims to portray this country as romantic and an ideal destination for families.

Air NZ's romantic lure for tourists
Air New Zealand chief executive says his airline's marketing in China aims to portray this country as romantic and an ideal destination for families.

Air NZ makes big leap into South America
Air NZ's first South American route has been years in the planning, reports Grant Bradley.

Air NZ's low fare promise with new fleet
Air New Zealand will purchase 15 new ATR72-600 aircraft to operate on regional services, the airline announced today.

Missing pilot causes flight delay
Passengers on an Air New Zealand flight were forced to wait for hours on the tarmac after a pilot failed to show up because he confused the time.

Qantas flight crew don black
Aussie airline Qantas have made good on a bet wagered with Air New Zealand and staff are today wearing the revered All Blacks jersey.

Qantas loses bet, staff have to wear black
Qantas staff will have to wear All Blacks uniforms tomorrow after losing a RWC bet with Air New Zealand.

Devices now allowed on Air NZ regional flights
Air New Zealand has extended the use of electronic devices to all regional flights.

Airlines battle ahead of RWC final
Qantas and Air New Zealand spark tongue-in-cheek Twitter war with suggestions of a "friendly wager" as All Blacks and Wallabies reach final.

Air NZ's shares up 8pc after upbeat AGM
Air NZ's share price is up 8 per cent and it's gained 0.9 per cent on the NZX following its AGM.

United flying back to NZ
American airline returning to New Zealand with flights between Auckland and San Francisco as it deepens its partnership with Air NZ.

Luxon hopes to bring US closer
Air NZ boss Christopher Luxon says a huge opportunity exists to increase visitor arrivals from the US, but misconceptions about this country need to be overcome.

Air NZ in its best ever shape
Air NZ's annual shareholders meeting is on today - with the airline in possibly the best shape it's ever been.

Top NZ Google searches revealed
Which company has topped the list of local business searches on Google?

Air NZ flight arrives 19 hours late
A passenger on the flight that was stranded in Hong Kong said, "I'm pretty tired. I've only slept three hours since Friday night."

Air NZ delay 'a shambles'
A jam-packed Air NZ flight stranded in Hong Kong for 19 hours left passengers - including the airline's chairman - camping out in the terminal.

Concern over drone's near miss with plane
The The New Zealand Air Line Pilots' Association says it is "very worried" after a drone had a near miss with a commercial flight in controlled airspace above Christchurch.

'Gividend' proposal for Air NZ investors
Air New Zealand has proposed that shareholders reinvest their dividends for philanthropic endeavours as part of its sustainability aims but the concept won't be foisted on its biggest shareholder,....

Air NZ sets bar high with new sustainability projects
Air New Zealand has launched a swathe of sustainability projects and goals as part of a new framework it says is aimed at being both economic and environmental.

Air NZ unveils new sustainability plan
Air NZ has launched a swathe of projects and goals as part of its new sustainability framework.

Air NZ teams to help clean up operations
Air New Zealand boss Christopher Luxon says airlines can do more to clean up their act and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Airfare wars: Price slashes continue
Domestic airlines are locking heads over flight prices to get customers on board and fares are still being slashed a week into the tussle.

Plummeting temps good news for travellers
Air New Zealand has announced a new promotion, titled Septemperature, where flight prices will be determined by the local temperature in three domestic regions daily.

Air NZ privatisation has paid off for taxpayers
Sell-off critics do not realise how well the Crown has done.

Air NZ to fight US case
Air New Zealand will defend a multi-billion-dollar class action in the United States alleging it colluded to fix prices on international air freight services after a New York court set a trial date for the claim.

Air NZ boss: We don't lose to Australia
Christopher Luxon says challenge posed by Jetstar's low prices and new routes has been "overblown".

Air NZ, Air China alliance approved
A strategic alliance between Air New Zealand and Air China has received government approval.