Smuggler caught with 5000 leeches on his person
Border authorities discovered hundreds of containers of live squirming medicinal leeches.
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Watch: Woman kicked off flight after disgusting rant
Woman kicked off plane after complaining about being in the middle of 2 large passengers.
Point of departure: Problems facing the airport of the future
While air travel continues to grow there's one thing they can't solve with new technology.
Commerce minister warns Auckland Airport on prices
The airport says it is still reviewing a Commerce Commission ruling.
Would you trust your car to a robot while on holiday?
Passengers will soon be able to drop off their cars with a robotic valet.
Thai airport arrests in connection to globetrotting crime spree
Thai airports are cracking down on career criminals targeting airport carousels.
$150k a year to be air traffic controller - but only if you pass this test
Despite the lucrative income, finding candidates with the right skills isn't easy.
Tonga cable break: 'It's like the dark ages'
It could be weeks before internet is restored to Tonga.
Six flights delayed after drone sighting at Auckland Airport
A passenger on a flight from Wellington said drones meant the aircraft had to circle.
Drones ground flights at major US airport
Disruptive rogue drone pilots are likely to cause copycat crimes.
Over 250 passengers stranded on freezing plane
United Airlines passengers were left stranded in freezing temperatures for over 15 hours
Muhammad Ali was terrifed of flying - now there's an airport named after him
"I'm not afraid of the fight," he once told reporters. "I'm afraid of the flight."
DNA Discount: Mexican airline's creative discount to US customers
One airline has highlighted the more positive aspects of cross-border travel in DNA stunt.
Shutdown for what? TSA blasts airport with explicit music protest
At JFK Airport the grumblings of TSA staff have been accompanied by a musical protest.
Simple defect: Could your passport stop you from travelling?
The Department of Internal Affairs has warned travellers may be refused entry.
Passenger passes security with gun, flies to Tokyo
The passenger passed through security in Atlanta with an undetected gun and flew to Japan.
'Airline for millennials' folds – admits 'too difficult to understand'
The 'Millennial Airline' has come back down to earth with a thud two years after launch.
Aviation industry urges Trump to end shutdown
A letter signed by 34 aviation groups outlines 11 areas of major concern affecting travel.
Drinking while flying: What to know
Alcohol has fueled some of the most horrific in-flight incidents in recent years.
International flight from Auckland turns back after multiple bird strikes
The Cathay Pacific flight experienced multiple bird strikes shortly after take-off.
Flights disrupted because air traffic controllers late for work
Union says short-staffing of air traffic controllers represents major safety concern.
Transonic flight of fancy: Boeing unveils futuristic wing designs
Boeing developed the concept in partnership with NASA over the past 10 years.
Should you tip your cabin crew?
Does this new system reduce the hallowed positions of cabin crew to flying serving staff?
Strangest items discovered by US airport security in 2018
In an effort to educate – and entertain – the TSA have begun publishing their finds.
Why you will now pay to leave Japan
From today, you'll now be paying even more before leaving Japan.
Flight attendants warned to lose weight or be grounded
The airline had apparently received complaints about "obese" cabin crew in the past.
Emergency response at Nelson Airport
An emergency response was put in place at Nelson Airport early this evening.
Drones blamed for 10 near collisions with aircraft
New figures illustrate a climbing trend of airspace interference caused by drones.
The job offering graduates $95,000 a year: Air traffic control jobs up for grabs
It's not too late for a career change.
Flight disruptions after Auckland Airport runway damage
Several minor flight disruptions resulted from the 15-minute closure of the sole runway.
Fog forces flight cancellations at Wellington Airport
Fog settled on the capital overnight, but is expected to clear this afternoon.
The Conversation: It's high time to talk about drones
Gatwick drama should be a wake-up call to the need for reliable counter-measures.
Gatwick drone investigation: Couple wrongly arrested feel 'completely violated'
The couple wrongly accused of the Gatwick drone chaos have spoken out.
Up in the air: Gatwick reopens after 'military measures' to combat drones
Another drone sighting shut Gatwick down but 'military measures' have seen flights resume.