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Home for Xmas? 'Bad batch' of jet fuel threatens to disrupt flights
Air NZ working to understand the impact on supply but no schedule changes 'at this stage.'
Dunedin flight forced to turn back to Auckland
An Air New Zealand flight was forced to turn back following an 'engineering' problem.
Local iwi backs Parnell Erebus memorial
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei says the opposition is mean-spirited.
'I was stitched up by my cousin': Man jailed for trying to smuggle sawn-off shotgun on plane
Arana Anderson fled when the weapon was found by Aviation Security.
Watch: Air New Zealand’s new arrival: The latest super-sized A321 for domestic flights
Aircraft will be used to fly main trunk routes
Watch: Air New Zealand's new A321 aircraft
Air New Zealand shows off its new A321 aircraft. Video / Supplied
Rob Fyfe: Why airlines will bounce back stronger and fares will get cheaper
Ex-Air NZ boss and Air Canada director says pandemic has toughened up airlines.
Getting NZ1 home from New York: Inside the nerve centre
The critical decision points for NZ1 and just how much fuel is left in the tank.
Do you want to add a bag? The extra charges sending airlines’ revenue soaring
New report estimates what Air NZ is making from Airpoints scheme.
‘I lost my best mate’: Grieving dad's 3-year fight to clear late son’s name
Richard James Fielding was travelling at an average speed of 160km/h before crashing.
Lifting the lid on Air NZ’s new domestic plane's toilet ratio
The longest plane on Air New Zealand's domestic network comes with trade-offs.
Airport staffer injured after attack in Queenstown Airport terminal
Two people were taken to hospital after the violent encounter.
Flying into the future: Air NZ sets a date for emissions-free flights
The airline says this country is well-placed for sustainable flying.
Air NZ names Apple baggage trackers as prohibited items
The national airline is the latest to issue statement regarding specific baggage trackers.
Unfair Air NZ fares: Travellers unhappy at sky-high prices
Frustrated passengers forking out more as airfare prices soar.
Reinforcements on board: Why Air NZ is rehiring Shanghai-based flight attendants
Airline says it is hiring locals as quickly as it can.
NZ1: Air NZ diverts JFK flight to Fiji, facing strong headwinds
The new ultra-long haul service is facing continued issues with headwinds.
Air NZ extends credit into 2024 for half a million travellers
Low availability and high fares have left passengers with few opportunities to use credit.
Private plane: Surprise VIP treatment for stranded Air NZ passengers
Two passengers shared their story of how they landed unexpected VIP treatment.
Friends fly for free: Major changes underway for Air NZ Airpoints members
New perks could be coming according to a survey sent to a select group of members.
Bringing back Air NZ planes from hibernation
The airline has been bringing its 777-300s back into service this year, Two of three that were stored at Auckland Airport are flying again, The final plane is going through final stages of reanimation. Video / NZ Herald / Wolficorn
Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 July, 2022
The worst of the weather is over but travel disruption continues, the amount spent on Government advertising revealed & US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19 in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Air NZ staff asked to volunteer extra hours to plug July gaps
Airline staff are being asked volunteer extra hours to keep flights on track.
Justin Tighe-Umbers, head of BARNZ is going to trucking industry
Justin Tighe-Umbers, outgoing head of Board of Airline Representatives who is going to trucking industry. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
Cockpit woe sees 13-hour detour from Christchurch to Auckland
It took 12 hours and 20 minutes to make the trip of 750km - as the Boeing flies.
Premium: Air NZ's new business premier luxe seats
Louise Leaupepe, programme manager at Air New Zealand explains the new Business Premier Luxe seats. Video / Grant Bradley
Why are Air NZ fares going up?
Air New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran explains why fares are going up. Video / Supplied
Premium: Non-stop to New York | Planning the mission
Non-stop to New York: Planning the mission with Air New Zealand Head of Network Strategy Andrew Skilling and Head of Network Scheduling Steve Rowe. Video / Brett Phibbs / Getty Images
Premium: Non-stop to New York | Selling the service
Non-stop to New York: Selling the service with Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraghty. Video / Brett Phibbs / Getty Images
Premium: Non-stop to New York | From the flight deck
Non-stop to New York: From the flight deck with Air NZ Chief Flight Operations and Safety Officer David Morgan. Video / Brett Phibbs / Getty Images
What Air NZ's new corporate HQ will look like
What Air NZ's new corporate HQ will look like. Video / Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand Seat Sale celebrates return to Singapore
The airline's international network is back to 40 per cent of its former size.
Focus: Air NZ to fly to New York later this year
Air New Zealand board chair Dame Therese Walsh and Tourism Minister Stuart Nash joined CEO Greg Foran who announced the airline will return to the Big Apple later this year. Video / NZ Herald