Pilots urge total ban of high-powered lasers
Pilots describe laser strikes as "the most terrifying thing they've ever gone through".
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Airports busy as holidaymakers escape
School holiday chaos has kicked in as holidaymakers leave the country.
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Flights now able to land at Wellington Airport
Wellington Airport runway lights restored, allowing flights to take off and land again.
Flights grounded at airbase after drone near-miss
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Air Chathams may soon provide flights between Kapiti and Auckland.
Drones near airports 'illegal and incredibly stupid'
An investigation into possible regulatory changes around drone use is ongoing.
Tests show Bulls drinking water safe
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Unknown chemical spill near Auckland Airport
Crews dressed in protective gear are trying to identify the chemical.
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Creepy items confiscated at airports
Skinned frogs, a crucified bat and duck tongues were among the most disturbing items.
Watch: Inside Changi Airport's gleaming new Terminal 4
Changi Airport regularly wins top awards from passengers but is putting up prices
Men wanted after multi-million dollar meth bust
Police are hunting two men linked to a multi-million dollar methamphetamine seizure.
Christchurch Airport delays after security breach
The airport says passengers in the domestic departure area had to be evacuated.
The two words that can get you a flight upgrade
A frequent flyer reveals the secrets to getting an upgrade every time.
Clipboard rips through Jetstar engine before Auckland take-off
Captain was notified of problem after debris from clipboard was found on Auckland runway.
Watch: Inside Fiji Airways' premier lounge at Nadi
A look inside Fiji Airways impressive new business class lounge.
Second runway critical to Auckland says airport boss
Auckland Airport has plans for another runway which it says will keep the city on the map.
You won't want to touch this at the airport
A study has determined the germiest part of an airport — and it isn't what you expect.
Watch: Herald Business Traveller's assesses Auckland Airport's new departure area.
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Mum leaves tragic note with abandoned baby
Woman secretly gave birth inside airport, leaving baby behind with heartbreaking letter.
Horses startled as plane crash-lands in paddock
Lucky miss as plane crash-lands in stud farm paddock outside Auckland.
Aircraft makes hard landing at Ardmore Airport
Aircraft makes hard landing at Ardmore Airport.
Virgin Australia offers airport check-in at cruise terminal
You can check in to Virgin Australia flights kilometres away from the airport in Sydney
Auckland Airport runway reopened after emergency landing
Emergency landing of a DHL freight plane closed down an Auckland Airport runway.
NZ has its very own leaning tower
New $18m control tower in Wellington will be operational in July.
Travellers win as NZ border taxes fall
Border levies have raised so much money government agencies can reduce travellers' levies.
Scorned man reports family members as terrorists
Family drama, wedding invitations and an investigation by the FBI.