Over-fuelled plane leaves uni-bound passengers behind
Passengers received up to $700 each to disembark the overweight flight.
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Mid-air drama: ‘Disruptive passenger’ gets flight diverted; met by police on tarmac
A passenger on board said a woman had to be restrained.
Air NZ flights to Seoul to end
The airline said there are ongoing challenges with engine availability.
The Canterbury council paying influencers to boost tourism
Ratepayer-funded influencers are paying off in Canterbury, local tourism operators say.
Air NZ apologises after Chch cat takes return trip to Oz
Mittens clocked up more than 11 hours of flying over two days.
'Future growth': New fire station for Hawke's Bay Airport
The fire station is strategically located at the southern end of airport.
Wind shear forces Air New Zealand flight to divert to Hamilton
Air NZ confirmed no other services are impacted.
Air NZ’s regional network boosted with new aircraft
Global engine maintenance problems have stretched the airline's domestic network.
'Most demanding airports': World's safest airline revealed
The airline has gone back-to-back despite dealing with challenging airports.
Thousands of prisoners on NZ planes: 'Flying with a cuffed inmate is a little unnerving'
Prisoners are being flown commercially and privately - but at what cost?
Flying into 2025: What's happening in the pointy end of the plane
Demand for premium travel shows no sign of easing off.
Air NZ launches sale on international and domestic fares
It's one of the airline's biggest-ever sales.
Flying into the future: Where NZ is in danger of being left behind
Air NZ sustainability boss says aviation is in a race to clean up its act.
Fly-byes: Kiwis urged to use Flybuys points before they vanish
After New Years' Eve, the value of all Flybuys points will be given to its shareholders.
'We could change the world': Turning greenhouse gas into green fuel
Air New Zealand eyeing the New York company's synthetic fuel to cut its emissions
This was the most-watched movie on Air NZ flights in 2024
The ranking reveals a favourite genre amongst travellers.
Watch: 'Magic of Christmas' – International passengers get festive surprise on Air NZ flight
What does Christmas look like at 30,000 feet?
Air New Zealand brings the magic to those flying on Christmas Day
Air New Zealand surprises hundreds of passengers missing Christmas Day with holiday magic at 30,000 feet. Video / Air New Zealand
Air NZ will scrap this regional route next year
The direct service will be cut from January 19, 2025.
Auckland-bound Air NZ flight turns back due to mechanical fault
The flight was on its way to Auckland when it was forced to return to Christchurch.
Transtasman flight delays: How the big airlines stack up
Air NZ engine problems mean just over half of flights are departing on time.
'Hero of a summer': Air NZ expects 101,000 travellers to Hawke's Bay
Hawke’s Bay Airport adds two EV chargers, boosting convenience for electric drivers.
Lost luggage: Air New Zealand boosts bag tracking today
Link with Apple allows airline to better trace bags of three million summer travellers.
Air NZ using fuel from waste fat to power flights across the Pacific
The airline renews its push for mandates for sustainable fuel but Govt is on the fence.
Boardroom to Burning Man: The transformation of Rob Fyfe
Rob Fyfe is a man who knows what he wants.
Are you flying on the busiest day of this summer?
Air NZ and airports in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch reveal peak days.
Air NZ reveals busiest travel day, most popular summer holiday spots
Which destinations are luring Kiwis the most this summer?
Jetstar drops $35 tickets as airlines reveal Christmas deals
Jetstar and Air New Zealand have revealed details of how flights will celebrate Christmas.
Air NZ drops several Northland flights, raising connectivity concerns
Air NZ cuts flights to Kerikeri and Whangārei, raising concerns over Northland's economy.
Watch: Inside Air New Zealand's plane of the future – batteries included
The airline is dipping its toe into battery-powered flight with a plane from Vermont.
Air NZ searching for mystery traveller following event at Auckland Airport
The airline's Grabaseat team has asked the community to help identify the traveller.
Auckland Airport IT outage resolved after hours of 'carnage' for travellers
One passenger described being 'stuck like sardines' this morning.
Air NZ flight out of Auckland struck by lightning during last night's storm
The plane was hit by lightning 20 minutes after takeoff and returned to NZ.
Regional MPs object to Air NZ cutting 'vital' Wellington flights
Rotorua leaders welcome Auckland flights but worry about losing key Wellington service.