Air New Zealand says the decision to opt for Airbus A320s to replace its domestic jet fleet came down to the wire.

Air New Zealand says it is buying 14 new Airbus A320 jets, to replace its ageing domestic fleet of Boeing 737-300 aircraft.

Auckland International Airport, the country's major gateway to the world, has kept its earnings guidance amid small gains in total passenger volumes in the last quarter.

Jetstar warns it could have to push up fares if it is hit with New Zealand safety levies it says it already pays in Australia.

Air New Zealand has apologised to the families of those killed in the 1979 Mt Erebus crash for the first time.

Air NZ is set to offer economy passengers the chance to spread out in comfort across two seats - for a fee.

Air New Zealand has acknowledged the "gaps and failings" after the Erebus tragedy 30 years ago.

The Erebus tragedy would never have happened if a Civil Aviation inspector, scheduled to be on board that day, had made the flight, an expert says.

Air New Zealand is slashing its domestic fares and cutting waiting times for regional travellers.

Emirates has hit back at veiled criticism by Air New Zealand of the environmental impact of its flights across the Tasman.

CEO Rob Fyfe threatens IBM with the axe in a scathing email over yesterday's crippling Air NZ computer fault.

Airports around NZ faced chaos yesterday when a computer failure forced Air New Zealand to check in thousands of passengers manually.

A Herald survey comparing airlines reveals that almost a third of domestic flights in New Zealand are delayed.

Hundreds of air travellers had their flights delayed this morning after Air New Zealand's entire computer system failed.

A Jetstar flight attendant has been stood down in Australia, after allegations that he contacted a 15-year-old female passenger, who had not given him her name, via Facebook soon after their flight.

Air NZ chief executive Rob Fyfe has lashed out at dithering over cutting emissions, described climate talks as a 'bureaucratic circus'.