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Emergency landing puts airport on alert
Emergency services were scrambled after an Air New Zealand flight from Sydney carrying 99 passengers and eight crew was diverted to land at Auckland late last night.

Cheaper fares over Tasman
You're better off booking your transtasman flight on Air New Zealand's website from the other side of the ditch.

Air NZ mercy mission saves man's life
A Gisborne man left without crucial medicine when his luggage went missing on a Pacific Blue flight says he owes his life to rival airline Air NZ.

Air NZ accused of rehab bias to pilots
A former Air NZ flight attendant claim the airline does more to help pilots battling alcohol or drug addictions than it does for "expendable" cabin crew.

Air NZ praises convicted pilot
An Air NZ pilot who did not tell authorities about three drink-driving convictions was described last night as a 'model citizen' by the airline.

Air NZ profits double on lower fuel costs
Air NZ reported its first-half profit almost doubled as fuel costs tumbled and the airline reined in labour costs.

Pilots under official surveillance for drink, drug problems
NZ's aviation watchdog says it has some airline pilots under surveillance for alcohol or drug abuse, but can't say how many, or whether they still fly.

Pilot, hostess caught in Air NZ drinking row
A row has broken out between Air NZ and the police after claims of drink-driving staff and a drinking culture.

Air NZ to cut 100 jobs after Hercules refit delay
Air New Zealand engineering subsidiary Safe Air in Blenheim is planning to cut 100 jobs from its workforce.

Squeeze not just cuddle class
It's not only Air New Zealand's "cuddle class" passengers who will be getting closer to their travelling companions.

More overseas flights for Akl Airport in '09 but fewer passengers
There were more international flights at Auckland International Airport last year, but fewer visitors.