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Airfare war: Jetstar launches cut-price domestic flights
The low-cost carrier made the announcement after Air NZ was accused of price gouging.
Back from an 855-day sleep: Air NZ brings last big jet back from the desert
The return of the big plane adds much-needed capacity to the airline's stretched schedule.
Dirty aviation fuel: Oil companies must clean up their act
Opinion: Our editorial on the latest imported fuel problem hitting airlines.
Hangi pies and hemp chocolate: Air NZ reveals absurd snack suggestions
The airline has shared 13 of its most 'inventive' suggestions.
Thousands of passengers affected after Air NZ grounds two planes
Almost 150,000 passengers will be impacted between June and October.
On board Air NZ's first direct Bali flight in three years
From visas to vegan meals, we reveal what's in store for travellers on the direct flight.
Air NZ passenger alleges crew member was caught 'vaping' on plane
'If a member of the public was caught vaping, they’d be met by police'.
Air NZ woos workers with pay raise in bid to fill 400 airport vacancies
The national airline has upped its entry level wage to $30 per hour.
Passenger waits months for flight disruption refund from Air NZ
"It is time for the big role-players to step up," said the Dunedin passenger.
‘Absolute chaos’: Air NZ passengers caught in huge queues
Passengers are stuck in 45-minute queues as the airline attempts to process bags.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Air NZ to resume flights Tuesday as storm passes
Some 10,000 international passengers have been disrupted by the cyclone in Auckland.
Opinion: Don't blame staff for the weather
Sometimes there is just no one to blame - so don't try.
Radio host challenges Air NZ CEO over pram policy
“I challenge Greg Foran to try ... It just doesn't work!"
Mission NextGen Aircraft: Air NZ plans for planes of the future
Airline hopes to trial first zero emissions aircraft tech within years.
Jet fuel rationing 'an issue the industry doesn’t need'
Maritime unions say it has taken only months for the wheels to come off the new system.
Hawaiian Airlines returns to Cook Islands as Air NZ retires LAX route
Hawaiian Airlines will return to Rarotonga for the first time in 30 years.
Aussie airfare tip: Airlines charging $500 less for same seat
As airlines return, the cheapest fares transtasman are not with the carriers you expect.
Sydney passengers face $1200, one-way this Christmas
Current airfares seem less than compassionate.
Third time unlucky: Air NZ’s 'direct' flight from New York makes pit stop in Fiji
Two previous warnings of a “gas and go” stop in Fiji did not eventuate.
Fran O'Sullivan: New York, new thinking on the future for NZ
US flight an opportunity to reconnect with the wider world.
Too mean to be green? Air NZ passengers offsetting carbon at a slower rate
You can pay close to $150 to offset carbon on one route - depending on where you sit.
Air NZ's false alarm on New York divert again
Air NZ has twice announced a Fiji divert to the non-stop flagship, but is yet to stop.
Air NZ cans carry-on only for these short-haul routes
Why Air New Zealand is getting rid of seat only fares to this transtasman destination.
Air NZ taking cautious approach with New York route
Forward bookings are looking strong but global economic uncertainty remains.
Air NZ looking to lease plane and staff to shore up busy Christmas season
Domestic leisure demand is now higher than pre-Covid times.
Air NZ complaint logjam: Wait of up to two months for email reply
Air NZ: 'At the moment our email response time is definitely not where we want it to be.'
Air NZ sees sleeper market wake up for Kiwis heading to Japan
Route a good performer for airline before Covid and NZers now snapping up seats.
Editorial: What's fair about Air NZ fares?
OPINION: Air NZ is in a financial sweet spot and must ensure reasonable domestic fares.
Air NZ network chief: We're not deliberately cranking up fares
We just want to focus on getting as many seats in the air as we can, longhaul boss says.
Auckland Airport creates new lounge area for overnight transit passengers after shambles
Auckland Airport apologies to stranded passengers, new lounge to be set up from today.
Passengers left stranded, forced to sleep on Auckland Airport floor
Passengers on a flight from Samoa were left to fend for themselves on Sunday morning.
New York to NZ is going to get better, says world's biggest aviation geek
Sam Chui says Qantas will be watching NZ1 closely.