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'Worked around the clock': Repaired Air NZ jet back in air with non-passenger flight
Jet that was holed after hitting airbridge flies to Singapore for scheduled maintenance.
Pilots say lessons learned after Air NZ plane smashed into runway edge lights
Five tyres were damaged after wild weather impacted the plane's approach.
'A city that’s finding its feet again': Businesses optimistic in survey, air connectivity key issue
More than 40% of respondents noted the recovery of international tourism.
Major bank ends Airpoints credit card rewards
State-owned Kiwibank said costs and regulations had increased, making it unviable.
'Game-changer' domestic jet flights return to Hamilton after 25 years
Air New Zealand announced it would operate a 171-seat Airbus A320 on a key route.
Air NZ gets robot-tethered drone in Spark private 5G warehouse project
The airline and the telco say the networked robot is a first for NZ business.
'Fastest-growing route': Jet service returns to Hamilton after 25 years
The 171-seat Airbus A320 will operate alongside ATR 72 flights.
‘Dream a bit more‘: Whanganui tea company partners with Air New Zealand
Kaputī Studio will receive a $20,000 cash grant and 12 weeks of mentoring.
Low-level flight: Air NZ jet with punctured fuselage lands safely
Plane has hole after hitting airbridge; it has returned to NZ on unpressurised flight.
'I didn't expect to be hit by a 777': Air NZ jet's fuselage punctured – plane to return from Oz at low altitude
The damaged 777 will fly to NZ today, unpressurised over the Tasman, for repairs.
New flight routes and cruises, coral restorations, burger festivals, and luxury walks
New routes and cruises to make your travel days better.
Review: Flying Business Class and Premium Economy on Air NZ's new retrofitted Dreamliner
Business Premier offers a lie-flat seat and luxe features.
Air NZ cancels flight after plane hits airbridge at Brisbane Airport
Repairs to the plane destined for Auckland could not be made in time for its departure.
Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran discusses the retrofitted Dreamliner
Air NZ CEO Greg Foran joins journalist Tyson Beckett in the Business Class cabin of the airline's first retrofitted 787-9 Dreamliner to talk about the fleet makeover.
'It's just shock': Woman, 29, suffers stroke mid-air headed to dream holiday
Casey Borell underwent emergency surgery in Honolulu to insert a stent into her brain.
Air NZ flight to New York diverted after ‘medical emergency’
The airline has apologised after the flight was diverted to Honolulu this morning.
High-flyers: Air NZ to introduce 'Elite Plus' tier, new exclusive Akl lounge
Construction on the premium room is tipped to begin in the next six months.
Why passports could be on the way out - and other ways travel is innovating
Soon, every part of the check-in process for a flight could be digitised.
First-timer's guide to Phuket: The island with something for everyone
Best known for its beaches and nightlife, Thailand’s largest island offers so much more.
Ryan Bridge: Our high airfare curse is one of economics not competition
Eighty percent of New Zealand's land is uninhabited.
Air NZ's premium economy v Skycouch: Which is the winner?
In the battle for the space between economy and business, the winner might surprise you.
Wellington Airport boosts income but faces festering fleet problems
Airport performance improves but chief warns fleet issues could linger for a year.
Air NZ to suspend Christchurch-Gold Coast flights over summer
Demand, market conditions and fleet constraints influenced the decision, Air NZ said.
Greg Foran defends exit from Air NZ top job amid aircraft problems
'There's other things that I'm keen to do.'
Greg Foran says NZ too slow out of the blocks with tourism
Foran says nothing stopping new airline making moves, but they'll see how tough it is.
Air NZ's departing CEO Greg Foran in the studio with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking
Greg Foran talks leaving the airline and the state of the company and sector with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking.
Airfares: Commerce Commission explains why it doesn’t want a competition study, but tells airlines to watch out
Is the system 'broken' or is NZ just too tough for more aviation players?
'Removed that barrier': Change for overseas visitors announced
It aligns New Zealand rules with Australia's translation requirements for visitors.
'Zero tolerance': Air NZ flight delayed by disruptive incident
Incident occurred on the aircraft, causing an hour and a half delay.
Air New Zealand's 787-9 Dreamliner retrofit: CEO Greg Foran on big investment, top job
Advances in the digital world will be replicated in the flight experience, Foran says.
Greg Foran on Air NZ's biggest cabin overhaul
Air New Zealand's chief executive talks about the $490m Dreamliner retrofit and his job. Video / Michael Craig
Air New Zealand’s 787-9 Dreamliner retrofit revealed
The CEO says every class has tailor-made features after the years-long retrofit project.
‘State-house boy from Naenae’ to property magnate: Sir Bob Jones' colourful, controversial life
He didn’t suffer fools, loved boxing, smoked a pipe and liked to buy buildings on corners.