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Govt approves Air NZ - Virgin Blue alliance
Air NZ and Virgin Blue have won approval from Transport Minister Steven Joyce to cooperate on routes across the Tasman.

Air NZ flights take off for NZ from Heathrow
Two Air New Zealand flights have taken off from London's Heathrow Airport this morning.

Hope for Kiwis trapped in London
Hundreds of stranded New Zealanders might be able to make it home for the holidays after all with the news that London's Heathrow Airport is due to reopen on a limited basis this evening, New Zealand time.

Air NZ, Virgin Blue alliance approved
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given approval for the proposed trans-Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue.

World airlines queue up for Air NZ 'cuddle class' seats
Air New Zealand is in talks with other airlines wanting to use its new "cuddle class" economy seats.

Paul Henry is NZ's most watched on YouTube
While he isn't exactly in TVNZ's good books, it appears that Paul Henry is a big Kiwi favourite online.

Air NZ customers paying by card hit with extra costs
Air New Zealand is adding extra charges to its booking process which will increase costs for every customer who pays for flights by credit, debit or charge card.

Airport alert after smoke smelled in plane's cabin
Emergency services were called to Wellington International Airport after a plane was forced to return shortly after take-off this afternoon.

Minister, airlines demand answers
The body responsible for Auckland Airport's runway lights is under fire from airlines and a Govt minister after Saturday's outage.

Flights booked out for U2 concerts
Flights from Wellington and Christchurch to Auckland were all but booked out on both Air New Zealand and Jetstar for today, tomorrow and Friday.