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Back down: Air NZ abandons Kia Ora mag trademark bid

After sparking anger the airline says its trademark bid has opened up a conversation.

Why Kiwis could be in for lower airfares

Agreements across a number of countries could cut complexity and increase flights

Editorial: Step on the gas to ensure fuel supplies for airport

We say: Airlines have warned before about fuel supply issues - No excuse for inaction now.

Flight check: Tokyo to Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia Airlines

Tejas Lamb flies aboard MH89 from Tokyo Narita to Kuala Lumpur.

Flight check: Auckland to Tokyo with Air New Zealand

Linda Thompson flies from Auckland to Tokyo, joining some very special passengers.

The seven hidden costs of air travel

Airports are notoriously expensive, but some charges are downright outrageous.

How to win a year's worth of free travel

Got a cloud photo? You could win a year's worth of flights with Jetstar.

New generation of aircraft counts your toilet breaks

Attention airline bathroom loiterers: The next generation of Airbus aircraft tracks you.

Flight check: Auckland to Norfolk Island with Air Chathams

Bethany Rolston flies on Air Chathams' inaugural service from Auckland to Norfolk Island.

Flight check: Auckland to Perth with Air NZ

Patrick McKendry flies aboard Air New Zealand's flight NZ175, from Auckland to Perth.

Awkward mile-high moment causes tailback on plane

The couple were caught emerging from the plane toilet in front of a queue.

Air rage: Kiwi convicted after abusing stewardess, demanding 'white girl'

Peter Nelson launched into a tirade of abuse after being woken up by a flight attendant.

American Airlines mechanic accused of sabotaging flight

The mechanic was upset over stalled labour contract negotiations.

Air NZ doubles down on Whenuapai flights, releases details

Facing pushback, Air NZ releases details of flights if Whenuapai was made open.

Dad saves holiday by flying delayed plane himself

'Luckily the guy was actually a pilot!!'

Flak flying over Air NZ's plans to fly from second airport in Auckland

Air NZ wants to fly from Whenuapai - Defence Minister says it needs a reality check.