Thick fog has blanketed Auckland city this morning, affecting domestic and international flights and making driving through the city a short-sighted experience.

The arrival of Air NZ's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner does not herald the start of lower airfares - but travellers will get access to new international destinations.

Air New Zealand's long anticipated Dreamliner has touched down at Auckland Airport.

Seated in the middle of economy with four seats to either side, my view outside the window couldn't be clearer.

Passengers on board an Air NZ flight from Perth to Auckland are alarmed at the behaviour of the pilots, which lead to the captain locking his co-pilot out of the cockpit.

The woman who died aboard an Air New Zealand flight late last week was a New Zealander.

Two Air New Zealand pilots were stood down and their cabin crew offered counselling after a frightening mid-air incident on a packed transtasman flight.

Air NZ chief Christopher Luxon will take his place on an expanded Virgin Australia board as that airline continues its struggle to make money in the tough Australian market.

A former Air New Zealand flight attendant has reportedly been charged with importing methamphetamine.

An Air New Zealand pilot put the safety of six crew and 128 passengers at risk while landing in foggy conditions, a transport watchdog has confirmed.

Air NZ says it's business as usual, despite an inquiry into a crash in San Francisco finding the complexity of the Boeing 777 was to blame.

Tess and Sean McCormick heading to Niue for their first holiday in six years had their hopes dashed yesterday by a frustrating flight diversion.

The growing push into the business events market has been boosted with the announcement Air New Zealand.

Air NZ staff have been offered the first simulated flight experience on the new 787-9 Dreamliners - but they won't be leaving the ground.

Air New Zealand is replacing its Airbus international aircraft with new models worth $1.6 billion as it refreshes its fleet.

An Air New Zealand flight was delayed after a woman walked on to the plane without a ticket.

Spending by tourists is up 18 per cent in the past year as the tourism industry continues its recovery from tough times.

Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand will extend a $20 million marketing partnership to promote the country in important markets over the next year.

Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand will extend a $20 million marketing partnership to promote the country in key overseas markets.

Fog restrictions at Auckland Airport which resulted in the cancellation and delay of a number of regional flights this morning have been lifted.

Air New Zealand says it is assessing the viability of new routes to Pacific Rim destinations but has "no current plans" to fly to Denver.

Boeing and rival Brazilian plane-maker Embraer have teamed up to boost the aviation biofuel industry.

An Air New Zealand flight had to return to the gate just moments before taking off this morning because of an unwell passenger.

Air safety authorities have given the green light for after-dark flights at Queenstown Airport.