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

Air New Zealand is in talks with other airlines wanting to use its new "cuddle class" economy seats.

Air NZ has been ordered for a second time to reinstate a flight attendant sacked for sitting down during turbulence. The Employment Court ruled Randall Wulff's firing was unfair and "unjustifiable".

An Air NZ passenger had to climb over seats to use the toilet after being told the passenger blocking her way could not be woken.

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.

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

Trading in Pike River Coal shares was suspended and trading in the shares of its biggest shareholder New Zealand Oil & Gas (NZOG) was halted yesterday as the investment community extended their sympathies and also waited for news.

Families of the 29 men trapped in the Pike River coal mine near Greymouth on the West Coast are being taken to the site.

Air NZ pilots helped to avert a midair disaster that air traffic controllers failed to spot, an inquiry has found.