New ZealandBlackmailer threatened to send video to former Air NZ manager's new employerThe wife of an Air NZ employee tried to blackmail manager during defamation case.24 May 07:00 AM
TravelWhy are planes almost always painted white? Apart from in New Zealand...Black paint can be third lighter than white paint. Why aren't more planes painted black?12 May 02:30 AM
AirlinesAirfare war: Jetstar launches cut-price domestic flightsThe low-cost carrier made the announcement after Air NZ was accused of price gouging.10 May 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesBack from an 855-day sleep: Air NZ brings last big jet back from the desertThe return of the big plane adds much-needed capacity to the airline's stretched schedule.08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialDirty aviation fuel: Oil companies must clean up their actOpinion: Our editorial on the latest imported fuel problem hitting airlines.04 May 05:00 PM
TravelHangi pies and hemp chocolate: Air NZ reveals absurd snack suggestionsThe airline has shared 13 of its most 'inventive' suggestions.25 Apr 10:16 PM
TravelThousands of passengers affected after Air NZ grounds two planesAlmost 150,000 passengers will be impacted between June and October.21 Apr 05:28 AM
TravelOn board Air NZ's first direct Bali flight in three yearsFrom visas to vegan meals, we reveal what's in store for travellers on the direct flight.29 Mar 06:30 PM
TravelAir 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'.28 Mar 11:18 PM
TravelFlying to Bali just got easierIt is the airline's last route to restart after the pandemic.28 Mar 07:02 PM
TravelAir NZ woos workers with pay raise in bid to fill 400 airport vacanciesThe national airline has upped its entry level wage to $30 per hour.28 Mar 04:17 AM
TravelPassenger waits months for flight disruption refund from Air NZ"It is time for the big role-players to step up," said the Dunedin passenger.10 Mar 02:22 AM
Travel‘Absolute chaos’: Air NZ passengers caught in huge queuesPassengers are stuck in 45-minute queues as the airline attempts to process bags.15 Feb 11:58 PM
TravelCyclone Gabrielle: Air NZ to resume flights Tuesday as storm passesSome 10,000 international passengers have been disrupted by the cyclone in Auckland.13 Feb 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Don't blame staff for the weatherSometimes there is just no one to blame - so don't try.31 Jan 01:52 AM
TravelRadio host challenges Air NZ CEO over pram policy“I challenge Greg Foran to try ... It just doesn't work!"10 Jan 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesMission NextGen Aircraft: Air NZ plans for planes of the futureAirline hopes to trial first zero emissions aircraft tech within years.14 Dec 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesJet 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.07 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelHawaiian Airlines returns to Cook Islands as Air NZ retires LAX routeHawaiian Airlines will return to Rarotonga for the first time in 30 years.30 Nov 11:44 PM
TravelAussie airfare tip: Airlines charging $500 less for same seatAs airlines return, the cheapest fares transtasman are not with the carriers you expect.07 Nov 06:30 PM
TravelSydney passengers face $1200, one-way this ChristmasCurrent airfares seem less than compassionate.31 Oct 06:00 AM
AirlinesThird time unlucky: Air NZ’s 'direct' flight from New York makes pit stop in FijiTwo previous warnings of a “gas and go” stop in Fiji did not eventuate.28 Oct 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: New York, new thinking on the future for NZUS flight an opportunity to reconnect with the wider world.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesToo mean to be green? Air NZ passengers offsetting carbon at a slower rateYou can pay close to $150 to offset carbon on one route - depending on where you sit.28 Oct 04:10 AM
TravelAir NZ's false alarm on New York divert againAir NZ has twice announced a Fiji divert to the non-stop flagship, but is yet to stop.25 Oct 10:55 PM
TravelAir NZ cans carry-on only for these short-haul routesWhy Air New Zealand is getting rid of seat only fares to this transtasman destination.17 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ taking cautious approach with New York routeForward bookings are looking strong but global economic uncertainty remains.16 Oct 04:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ looking to lease plane and staff to shore up busy Christmas seasonDomestic leisure demand is now higher than pre-Covid times.15 Oct 05:50 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ complaint logjam: Wait of up to two months for email replyAir NZ: 'At the moment our email response time is definitely not where we want it to be.'13 Oct 04:52 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ sees sleeper market wake up for Kiwis heading to JapanRoute a good performer for airline before Covid and NZers now snapping up seats.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: What's fair about Air NZ fares?OPINION: Air NZ is in a financial sweet spot and must ensure reasonable domestic fares.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ network chief: We're not deliberately cranking up faresWe just want to focus on getting as many seats in the air as we can, longhaul boss says.06 Oct 04:23 AM
TalanoaAuckland Airport creates new lounge area for overnight transit passengers after shamblesAuckland Airport apologies to stranded passengers, new lounge to be set up from today.03 Oct 09:40 PM
TalanoaPassengers left stranded, forced to sleep on Auckland Airport floorPassengers on a flight from Samoa were left to fend for themselves on Sunday morning.03 Oct 05:20 AM