The Commerce Commission is sticking to its guns in the long-running air cargo cartel case against Air NZ, which yesterday renewed its bid to have the case dropped.

Air New Zealand is calling on the Commerce Commission to end its long-running cargo price-fixing action - on the eve of a key hearing in the case.

The Commerce Commission says it cannot comment on whether it has reached any resolution in its long-running air cargo proceedings against Air New Zealand.

An flight attendant claiming she suffered sexual comments from a drunk passenger and bullying by managers has failed in a personal grievance claim against Air NZ.

A confidential document outlining Air NZ's plans for saving money and finding business was accidentally released internally, sparking concerns it would be made public.

Editorial: When the Government confirmed its mixed-ownership model strategy, it was taken for granted that Air New Zealand would be the tail-end Charlie.

Air New Zealand has been ordered to pay more than $13,000 in legal costs to an employee who was overpaid $70,000.

Editorial: All airlines should dwell on Judge Phillips' concerns about the pressure on pilots. Safety rules are not there to be bent at a whim. Trust in airline pilots will soon dwindle if they are.

Air New Zealand has announced it will be getting rid of standby fares and says the move is driven by customer demand.

Passengers on board remained blissfully unaware as emergency services rushed to the runway at Auckland International Airport after a Thai Airways flight blew a tyre.

A consumer watchdog has called Air New Zealand credit card surcharges draconian - but how much you pay depends on where you book your tickets.

An Air NZ pilot who fell into a deep sleep twice while at the controls of a passenger flight says he was fatigued because he couldn't rest properly in London hotels.

Air New Zealand remains confident it will get three Boeing 787 Dreamliners by the end of next year despite battery problems that have grounded the plane around the world.

Air New Zealand has more than doubled it first-half profit after lifting passenger volumes and boosting yields on international routes.

A mother-of-two asked to leave an Air New Zealand flight before take off because her youngest son wouldn't settle has divided parents, with several supporting the airline's actions.

Air New Zealand has emerged as the top performing airline in this region in Macquarie's aviation outlook for the year.

Air New Zealand is wary of more competition emerging across the Pacific from the alliance between Emirates and Qantas.

New Zealand shares rose yesterday as another consumer confidence survey showed improving sentiment, especially in Auckland, even as Australian jobs data disappointed financial markets.

Air NZ says it "remains committed" to the Boeing 787 despite the planes being grounded by US safety regulators.