Travel newsAir NZ limits pet travel on smaller planes over staff safety concernsMerlin the Irish Water Spaniel will be barred from regional flights under the new rules.05 Nov 10:28 PM
Travel newsAir NZ to launch new Pacific Islands routeIt comes as Christchurch's international capacity looks set to soar past pre-Covid levels.02 Nov 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ's new CEO Nikhil Ravishankar on 'existential threat' to airline, bouncing back from crisisAir NZ's new boss on 'wicked' problems he's confronting, and how to never waste a crisis.29 Oct 04:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ starts Christchurch–Adelaide service as transtasman competition heats upThe new flights follow a surge in spending from Kiwis visiting South Australia.28 Oct 04:02 AM
BusinessAir New Zealand: Forsyth Barr downgrades airline but picks improvement in new yearThe domestic economy should finally start waking up in 2026, investment firm says.24 Oct 01:50 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flight makes emergency landing in SydneyEmergency service vehicles lined the runway as the plane was towed to a gate.24 Oct 01:07 AM
LifestyleShe's 18 years old, and she could lift you: Meet NZ's newest champion weightlifterHow a kid from Nelson became one of the strongest teens in New Zealand.21 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandFire alarm forces evacuation of Auckland Airport terminalMP among those sent outside after a fire alarm went off. 17 Oct 11:04 PM
New ZealandAir NZ flight to Taupō diverted after midair engineering alertPilots turned back after a system alert prompted safety checks mid‑flight.14 Oct 06:37 AM
BusinessAir New Zealand and Air Chathams team upA one-stop shop is opening for some flyers wanting to get around regional New Zealand.14 Oct 06:12 AM
AirlinesPermanent Aviation Council members announced: High tech and regional airlines includedGroup will have to address some critical aviation skills shortages, among other tasks.07 Oct 01:05 AM
AucklandAir NZ flight struck by lightning, 'fireball' seen from cabin, 'deafening bang' heardA passenger says he saw a bright orange flash hit the plane's left wing.06 Oct 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ complains of soaring costs as watchdog rejects calls for inquiry into airportsAirports, minister react after Air NZ argued consumers would benefit from more scrutiny.06 Oct 03:40 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic moment Air NZ flight aborts take-off Passengers were "thrown forward" in their seats, with some adopting the brace position.02 Oct 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNZ starts gearing up for big summer airline expansion, global group expects a busy OctoberBusy month expected after some regions had a sluggish southern winter.01 Oct 03:50 AM
New ZealandFlights disrupted as severe winds batter South IslandOne flight from Auckland circled twice over Invercargill before turning back.30 Sep 04:59 AM
BusinessAir New Zealand shake-up: Harvard graduate leaves, Qantas exec returns to NZ, former TVNZ leader in new customer/digital role Changes made ahead of new chief executive taking over.22 Sep 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAustralia 'raises stakes' for NZ with massive new sustainable fuel projectNZ imports all its jet fuel but leaders say the country has high potential for clean fuel.20 Sep 08:05 AM
Travel'I don’t sugarcoat things': Celebrity chef's straightforward advice for the next generationJosh Emett once worked 100-hour weeks as a young chef.16 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAviation Action Plan released: Changes for Ōhakea, regional airlines, aim to speed up new drone rulesDrones, Ōhakea, a pilot shortage and regional airlines all get attention in the new plan.15 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandRadio star misses marathon after flight turned aroundMatty McLean said the flight was 'pretty hectic'.14 Sep 04:36 AM
TravelEver wanted to taste ice-cream for a job? Now you canAir NZ is offering a delicious opportunity to three lucky people.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandJet battle takes off: Jetstar joins Air NZ on Hamilton-Christchurch routeIt is the first time Jetstar will operate a domestic route out of Hamilton.10 Sep 06:03 AM
Lifestyle40 destinations on promo with Air NZ’s widest reaching long haul sale of yearStarting today, 40 destinations are on offer at competitive fares.08 Sep 02:28 AM
WorldAustralia plans compensation scheme for flight delays, cancellationsPassengers facing delays could get refunds under a new protection scheme.07 Sep 11:05 PM
AucklandAir NZ flight diverted over engineering issueThe plane's pilots decided to turn back about an hour into the flight. 03 Sep 07:44 AM
New ZealandNormal Air NZ schedule to take two days to return, power cut to 300+ homes as gales lift roofsFirefighters responded to more than 110 calls for help after gales lashed the top of NZ.31 Aug 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock takes: NZ economic recovery – are we there yet? What the latest company reporting season tells us about the state of the economy. 28 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesQantas makes nearly $1.8 billion profitSoon after Air New Zealand's result, how does Qantas compare?28 Aug 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAir New Zealand offered CEO Greg Foran $900k to stayWith just two months left in the job, where does Greg Foran think Air NZ is heading?28 Aug 12:13 AM
BusinessAir New Zealand earnings down in a soft domestic marketPassenger revenue is down and engine dramas also hampered profit. 27 Aug 08:43 PM
Kahu'Appalling racist language': Race Relations Commissioner slams police emailRace Relations Commissioner condemns three recent incidents of "vile racist abuse".25 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flight diverted to New Plymouth due to system alertFlight NZ5509 landed safely at 12.38pm, greeted by emergency services.24 Aug 04:38 AM
EntertainmentAir NZ's in-flight Synthony rave sells out in hours, despite no dance floorShapeshifter and DJ Dick Johnson are turning the plane into an EDM music venue.21 Aug 05:00 AM