'I think I felt the engine drop': Engine issue forces Air NZ flight from Gisborne to return
The engine was shut down shortly after take off.
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'Quite a rapid descent': Air NZ Wellington to Sydney flight turns back
A passenger shares what it was like on board.
Letters: The regions need abysmal Air NZ to be reliable
OPINION: 'Our death toll would have been much higher under a different system.'
Air NZ Wellington to Sydney flight diverted to Auckland
The flight was diverted to Auckland.
Christmas wrapper: Air New Zealand reveals new festive lolly
'The new flavour tastes just like a Christmas candy cane.'
'Treated like cattle': Air NZ passengers sleep on airport floor
Disrupted Air NZ flight forces passengers to spend the night in Nelson airport.
'We're all in': Air NZ loyalty boss on Qantas raid
Kiwi airline confident it can retain its Gold members.
Stock Takes: Air NZ banks on loyal fliers for revenue boost
Analysts upgrade airline's rating but are dubious about some of its revenue plans.
Air New Zealand’s $50,000 giveaway to schools: How to win
Schools can win $10,000 for their own take on a safety video.
Air NZ expects lower first-half earnings
Air NZ expects lower first-half earnings due in part to a lack of aircraft availability.
Watch: Video captures moment Air NZ plane aborts landing
A crowd watch as the plane fails to land in Queenstown.
Air NZ makes significant schedule change after fourth Dreamliner grounded
Passengers have found flights automatically rebooked to depart later.
Air New Zealand puts London flights back on the radar
The airline sold its last slots at Heathrow in 2020.
Watch: Air NZ flight abandons LAX landing due to smaller aircraft on runway
The other aircraft took longer to vacate the runway than anticipated.
'We will have your bib ready': Flight cancellations cause Queenstown Marathon woes
Frustration for runners as Air NZ, Jetstar cancel Queenstown flights on eve of marathon.
Frustration for runners as Air NZ, Jetstar cancel Queenstown flights on eve of marathon
The flights were carrying hundreds of athletes ahead of Saturday morning’s race.
'Urgent' issue for business travellers revealed in Rotorua survey
Rotorua Airport and Air NZ say they are working to address challenges.
Another veteran Air NZ commercial boss leaving airline
Scott Carr has had many leadership roles over a 35-year span.
Watch: How Air NZ is building one of the world's biggest wooden hangars
Work on one of the biggest wooden hangars in the world is back on track.
Inside Air NZ's biggest build
The hangar at Auckland Airport is one of the biggest made of wood. Video / Dean Purcell
Editorial: Is Air New Zealand's latest safety video a slam dunk?
OPINION: Another airline has been praised for a different route – a no-nonsense approach.
AirTags to share location with Air NZ and other airlines
An Apple iOS update will let travellers share their AirTag's location with airlines.
Buckle up, check exits: Every Air NZ safety video ranked and reviewed
We travel back to where it all began, with a near-naked crew covered in body paint.
Behind the scenes of Air NZ’s new safety video
The NZ Herald goes behind the scenes of Air NZ’s new safety video. Video / Dean Purcell
Watch: Air NZ release new safety video featuring Steven and Valerie Adams
The video, released today, features two famous Kiwi siblings.
Air New Zealand reveals new safety video
The airline's 23rd safety video stars basketball player Steven Adams, comedian Tom Sainsbury, sports broadcaster Andrew Mulligan and several other iconic Kiwis.
Airline reliability: How New Zealand compares to other countries
How NZ's smaller market stacks up; where Air NZ ranks against all airlines.
Does Air New Zealand stock emergency period products?
A Herald investigation reveals what airlines provide menstrual products for travellers.
Jobs boost: Air NZ engine centre expansion adds 200 roles
Work on new range of engines starts next year.
Air NZ enters beverage space with exclusive new product
The product will be available from March 2025.
Air New Zealand fare row: Consumer watchdog pushes for market probe
Push for Government inquiry meets roadblock
‘Virtual monopoly’ – Consumer NZ calls for government probe into Air NZ prices
The watchdog calls out Air NZ on domestic market dominance, minister cool on inquiry.
Aviation fuel from waste wood viable in Aotearoa: Air NZ, Lanzajet
A study suggested the industry could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars a year.
What Air NZ is telling travel agents about tough new rules for US flight disruption
The new measures are aimed at providing better protection for all airline passengers.