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'Blood all around': Two dead after freak incident at world's busiest airport
A third person was left seriously injured after the shock incident.
Government turns up heat on airlines; orders CAA fee-hike review
Airlines here may have to publish prices, as in some other countries.
'Tone deaf': CAA director's email leaked after toxic workplace culture claims
Email sent to staff after whistleblower allegations has been leaked to the Herald.
Auckland Airport in countdown to opening new domestic terminal
Analysts welcome 'solid' profit result but international growth slowing.
Sharpen up: Misplaced scissors caused 36 cancelled flights, more than 200 delays
An airport shut down after the scissors were misplaced in a shop.
Auckland Airport underlying profit up 87% as recovery continues
The company is facing slower-than-expected passenger growth.
'More racist': US celebrity calls out NZ and Aussie customs
The star alleged he was 'racially profiled' and made to feel 'not safe'.
'Take these issues seriously': Minister to meet aviation boss over 'toxic' workplace claims
Simeon Brown said the whistleblowers' allegations are concerning.
Qantas in trial to make flying to Australia easier
Australia adopts digital arrival cards, following New Zealand's lead.
Minister considers intervention after ‘toxic’ workplace claims at CAA
The transport minister is meeting with the Civil Aviation Authority new board chair, saying he’ll be considering whether intervene after ‘toxic’ workplace claims at CAA.
Pilots call for ministerial investigation into alleged CAA dysfunction
Pilots say claims by whistleblowers at the Civil Aviation Authority about poor culture are “serious” and warrant a ministerial investigation. Video / NZ Herald
Pilots say CAA whistleblower allegations are 'serious' and warrant investigation
President of pilots' association says whistleblower allegations are 'serious'.
Watch: 'More people will die' - CAA whistleblowers warn of more aviation accidents in NZ
Staff have also accused senior leaders of bullying and intimidation.
Whistleblowers warn CAA’s new approach could lead to more aviation accidents
CAA whistleblowers have issued a grim warning and say changes to the agency’s investigative approach could mean “more people will die” in aviation accidents.
A man followed a family onto the wrong flight.
An intruder followed the family through a US airport and onto their flight.
Brazen passenger sneaks on to two planes in two days without a ticket
How did he fly 1200km to Stockholm undetected?
Carrington undecided on Olympics future as returning medallists eye Los Angeles
New Zealand's Olympians have begun to return home after a record-breaking Games.
Flight attendant reveals how to get the best meals on a plane
What will and won't work in favour.
Cute or creepy? Traveller films woman beside him in viral TikTok
The man allegedly became obsessed with the woman sitting beside him on the flight.
Woman dies after freak baggage incident at US airport
The woman got trapped in the luggage conveyor belt at one of the world's busiest airports.
'Chaotic': Korean Air flight hit by severe turbulence, 14 injured
Just over an hour into the flight, there were 15 seconds of mayhem.
This passport trend is popular on TikTok
'They almost didn’t let me on my flight,' one woman said after trying the trend.
Comical or cruel? Woman’s airport prank on her father goes viral
‘People kept laughing’ the woman boasted online.
Reap the benefits of flying to Guangzhou and beyond with China Southern
The airline provides free transit accommodation for qualifying customers.
'We're not prepared': Customs warns drug, gang, corruption threats growing
Organised crime groups using new technology 'faster than law enforcement agencies'.
Flight cancelled after staff outburst over alleged blanket request
'You will behave or we will get off!'
Bargain shopping at Auckland Airport: Another decision looms over duty-free operator
Seven contenders named by travel retail specialist as long-term sole provider.
Fewer flight delays, cancellations expected from GPS mapping project in space
The satellite technology will gather more information from space.
EasyJet co-pilot faints on flight from Luton to Lisbon
The pilot began 'feeling unwell' during the flight, which was carrying 193 passengers.
Business park developers must create new sanctuaries for bats
Some bats will have to be moved to new sanctuaries when the business park is built.
NY model: I spent four days in an airport after constant flight delays. Here's how I finally got home
The model took to social media to vent her frustrations.