AirlinesAgreement reached: Air NZ cabin crew scrap pre-Christmas strike actionThe deal covers short-haul cabin crew on domestic, Tasman and Pacific routes.14 Dec 07:42 AM
WorldChildren weep after Lapland flight to see Santa called off on runwayPassengers were offered a later date in 2026 or a full refund instead.14 Dec 05:02 AM
PremiumLifestyleAmerica wants us to dress up to fly. That won't stop Kiwis acting weirdly on planesUS travellers told to dress up in 'civility' push – would Kiwi flyers follow suit?13 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumBusinessAircraft near-collision 'too close', investigators call for urgent overhaul11 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelHow to beat the Christmas airport rush as Auckland braces for bumper summer traffic11 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumBusinessAirways outage: Display screen went blank in ‘complete workstation failure’11 Dec 02:27 AM
PremiumAirlinesAirways team staff turnover concerns aviation industry group, Airways says safety never compromised11 Dec 01:02 AM
TravelAir NZ is opening its new Lookout Lounge at Auckland Airport - and we took a look around10 Dec 11:01 PM
PremiumBusinessQantas’ Cam Wallace on Air NZ rivalry, Govt funding, fleet renewal, Samoa’s potential08 Dec 02:43 AM
New ZealandAir New Zealand cabin crew strike: Union claims it'll be sorted by the end of the weekE tū union tells Herald NOW that strikes for two groups have been called off, but more progress is needed to reach a fair deal for short haul crew.Watch07 Dec 06:50 PM
AirlinesQantas launches Auckland-Perth service, new Johannesburg routeThe routes tap into Perth's 60,000 Kiwi and 38,000 South African residents.07 Dec 07:35 AM
Travel newsBucket-list journeys: Small-group Tuscany, epic Ghan rail and island retreatsHow to holiday in style in 2026 without blowing the budget.06 Dec 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLillie Rohan: Is this the most expensive domestic flight in the world?OPINION: Buckle up, it's not the long-haul flight that hurts. 06 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandAir NZ tightening rules for portable power bank usage on flightsThe airline said the changes had been made to “keep everybody on board safe”.05 Dec 04:37 AM
EntertainmentRhythm of the flight: Action from the Synthony party that drank an Air NZ plane dryGlow sticks lit the aisles of the one-of-a-kind flight NZ1331 from Auckland to Sydney.05 Dec 02:44 AM
Airlines‘World’s longest passenger route': New 20,000km service lands in AklPlane on first leg of maiden 20,000km service meets with fanfare at Auckland Airport.04 Dec 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesUnion gives notice of Air NZ strike a week before ChristmasShort-haul cabin crew are to strike on December 18 unless a 'fair settlement' is reached.04 Dec 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirbus A320: NZ investigators identify defect after engine shut down in flight'Uncommanded engine shutdown': Defective fire switches need fixing, investigators say.03 Dec 04:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ strike mostly off but some crew still plan to take actionCrew on smallest and biggest aircraft no longer striking, those in the middle undecided.03 Dec 05:09 AM
WorldMalaysia says search for long-missing flight MH370 to resumeExploration firm Ocean Infinity will only be paid if it locates the missing Boeing 777.03 Dec 04:22 AM
WorldAirbus says up to 628 A320 jets may face checks over metal plate issueThe issue emerges after 6000 A320s were involved in a vital safety software upgrade.03 Dec 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Tell us': GP calls for better comms as volcanic ash cancels 38 Air NZ flights in a monthAsh from Whakaari White Island has wreaked havoc on Bay of Plenty flight schedules.01 Dec 05:00 PM
Travel newsHow travellers can lock in big savings on next year’s dream tripsThese deals make your next getaway impossible to resist.01 Dec 04:00 PM
Travel newsAir New Zealand reveals outcome of its investigation into 'Kiwi-owned' snack supplierThe airline says it has strengthened its processes after Project 32 probe.01 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirbus A320 software issue made for a hectic weekend at airportsAirlines have praised customer responses after a 'very rare situation'.30 Nov 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'Arriving fresher than ever': Global appetite lifts NZ salmon exportsFishy business: US still the major premium market but salmon demand soars in China.30 Nov 10:28 PM
WorldTributes for Sydney pilot killed in horror mid-air collisionThe second light aircraft landed safely at Napperfield Airfield, uninjured.30 Nov 08:46 PM
New ZealandAir NZ's Airbus A320 aircraft return to normal service after software recallAbout 6000 Airbus A320 family jets worldwide needed urgent software fixes.30 Nov 05:17 AM
WorldPilot dead after two planes crash mid-air in SydneyOne light plane crashed in bushland while the second landed safely back at base.30 Nov 03:13 AM
New ZealandAir NZ expects grounded A320 fleet back in service by this eveningThe airline aims to have all affected planes updated today after global software fault.29 Nov 07:29 PM
WorldTrump tells airlines Venezuelan skies are ‘closed’ amid US military buildupThe FAA has not closed Venezuelan airspace and flights were still operating.29 Nov 06:38 PM
New ZealandPassengers speak of 'chaos', hours-long queues as A320 software recall stalls airportsNZ travellers have reported queues of up to six hours and conflicting airline updates.29 Nov 06:01 AM
