After returning from a five-week overseas trip I'm filled with renewed bile about the business of having to stand around for ages in poorly air-conditioned rooms juggling shoes, backpack and laptop, supposedly in the interest of security.
People who booked on Jetstar and Qantas have been left frustrated and grounded in the airline terminals.
Ash clouds and fresh quakes boost the need for strong leadership.
A towering volcanic-ash cloud which dropped to just 3000m above the South Island could disrupt...
Industry sources are warning that the volcanic ash cloud's impact on the tourism sector will be serious if the disruptions continue much longer.
A Super rugby team will today travel to Wellington on a private DC-3 because of the volcanic ash cloud.
Air NZ's domestic and trans-Tasman flights will go ahead as scheduled tomorrow.
As South Island passengers find flights are delayed, many await travel news in airport terminals.
Qantas has cancelled all flights in and out of New Zealand today, dashing the hopes of thousands of stranded passengers.
The first time I ever flew must have been about 1960 in a Grumman Widgeon amphibian, piloted by the famous Freddie Ladd.
Air NZ would adjust flight routes and altitudes to ensure aircraft remained clear of ash.
International flights have been cancelled as a volcanic ash cloud from Chile heads towards NZ,