Watch: Auckland Airport's $70m runway light switch
About 600 LED lights replace halogen system.
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Auckland Airport makes the switch
Auckland Airport is the first in the country to have LED lights for low visibility landings. Video / Auckland Airport
Wellington Airport overhaul: The warning from airlines
Non-stop flights to more destinations from the capital now on the radar .
Wellington Airport’s big runway project set to shake up international travel
The runway will be able to handle direct flights to Asia in a $500m redevelopment.
Portugal flight grounded after 132 animals break free during flight
Ground crew had to catch every creature before the plane could depart.
‘Spider smuggler’ straps hundreds of tarantulas to his body
Man's ‘swollen stomach area' reveals '300 spiders, 100 centipedes and nine stinging ants'.
Frustration for runners as Air NZ, Jetstar cancel Queenstown flights on eve of marathon
The flights were carrying hundreds of athletes ahead of Saturday morning’s race.
'Strange and sophisticated': All the new ways drugs are being smuggled into NZ
Customs say concealment methods by drug traffickers are increasing in sophistication.
'Urgent' issue for business travellers revealed in Rotorua survey
Rotorua Airport and Air NZ say they are working to address challenges.
Inside Air NZ's biggest build
The hangar at Auckland Airport is one of the biggest made of wood. Video / Dean Purcell
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We travel back to where it all began, with a near-naked crew covered in body paint.
What every plane arriving at Auckland Airport is worth to New Zealand
New study outlines the importance of air links to the country.
'Chaos' at Auckland Airport as Coldplay fans descend on city; security scanner out of service
Air NZ said it was shaping up to be the busiest week of the year for its domestic network.
'Cloak of secrecy': Aviation leaders accuse CAA of covert restructure
The Herald understands 85-110 positions at the CAA could be disestablished.
Should you play Check-in Chicken? TikTok boarding hack really works
Better seats open up if you wait until departure time, but don’t get too close.
Man allegedly punches fellow passenger on Wellington-Sydney flight
Police arrested the 25-year-old Thai man shortly after he disembarked.
Market conditions 'challenging': Downer NZ pushes up revenue, profit
Downer-owned Hawkins won the new $800m Auckland Airport contract, announced in September.
Two women kicked off flight for 'punch up' over MAGA cap
The women, in their 40s and 60s, were forcibly removed by police.
What airline passengers want: IATA survey reveals where fares rank
Study on passenger preferences and emerging trends as travel booms.
Preview of Auckland Airport’s brand new Transport Hub
The airport reveals it’s Transport Hub and plaza area, which are now complete. Video / Auckland Airport
Here's a trick for cheaper parking at AKL Airport's new Transport Hub
Savvy travellers could pay $74 rather than $279 with one key tip.
Major international airport takes a jab at Dunedin's 3-minute hug limit
However, the cheeky signs leave out a key cost for travellers.
Watch: Canadian news anchor's hilarious attempt to say name of NZ town
Newsreader stumbles over Dunedin Airport’s name after its hug rule goes viral.
What is New Zealand’s most challenging airport for pilots?
New Zealand has some airports where landing can be challenging
Opinion: Don't waste your precious first drink of the holiday on plane booze
Opinion: Too many travellers overindulge at the airport or in the air.
The missing billions: Auckland Airport bosses worried about flatlined tourism spending
New Zealand's tourism recovery is lagging other countries in the region.
Editorial: Privitisation might not be a dirty word for our airport security
OPINION: Transport Minister asks for options to be explored.
Push for shareholder votes on executive pay: Auckland Airport promises more transparency
Company not keen on Australian rules allowing shareholders to vote on top pay.
'Devastating': Reality star's tearful plea to find late mum's ring
'This is literally all I have left of my mum,' says the reality star.
Lufthansa fined record $6.6m for discriminating against Jewish passengers
It is the largest fine the US has ever imposed on an airline for a civil rights violation.
Air New Zealand versus Jetstar - which has been most reliable?
New government figures for domestic airline performance have been released.
Firearms and fake grenades: Avsec seizes almost 900 banned items monthly
Unions argue that outsourcing security could lower standards and compromise safety.
'Horrified': Woman warns travellers after receiving 'creepy' text at airport
The stranger saw her number on her luggage tag.