Qantas diverts two flights between Australia and NZ to different airports
Affected planes left this morning but didn't go straight to their intended destinations.
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‘Declaration of war’: Auckland airport sign enrages Australians
Some Aussie travellers appear to not be able to handle the jandal.
Nelson Airport evacuated after Xmas Day bomb scare, while weather cancels New Plymouth flight
Auckland-to-New Plymouth passengers told to board a bus or go home.
Air NZ schedules additional flights for stranded Christmas passengers
Wild weather has delayed and cancelled flights throughout the country today.
'Stuffed Christmas': Grandmother’s Xmas presents for grandchildren misplaced by Jetstar
A grandmother has been left without her medication and presents for her grandkids.
High-flyer: Top CEO on leadership, life, trouble at 40,000ft - and lifting NZ out of its funk
'We are fit for summer, but we won’t be taking our eyes off the ball, I can tell you.'
Christmas mayhem: Auckland motorway crash causes traffic build-up
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ELE Group collapse: Pay cut, redundancy threat came before receivership
Collapsed company ELE was a 'good employer in a tough industry' - but now wages are gone.
Travel hacks to speed through AKL Airport
Get from your plane to the exit faster with these tricks.
Middlemore’s plea, airport mayhem and Christmas lunch | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 22
Middlemore Hospital’s public plea, Christmas mayhem hits Auckland airport and why Christmas dessert might be a bit pricier this year in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / NZHerald
Funding boost will help with Ōtara Creek cleanup
Many older people who grew up in Ōtara will have fond memories of swimming in the creek.
ELE collapse: 750 Filipinos fired from sites
'Workers’ ability to stay here is now under threat, many will find it hard': Mikee Santos.
AKL Airport reveals busiest day to fly this summer and how to prepare
Auckland Airport has hired extra staff to assist travellers.
Airport Concierge: How to cut through the Christmas crowds like a VIP
Is it faster to use Auckland Airport’s VIP paid concierge service?
'Precious moments': Charity gets funding boost to help terminally ill patients
The extra money will help extend TimeOut's services to South Auckland communities.
Auckland Airport funding grant a priceless gift for Kiwi kids with Down syndrome
One in every 1000 children born in New Zealand have Down syndrome.
'Their community cares about them': Foster care charity gets funding boost
The grant will also support Foster Hope’s gift drive within South Auckland.
Are you an 'Airport Dad'? Don't worry, Auckland Aiport's CEO is too
Auckland Airport values Airport Dads so much, they released a fake documentary on them.
First look: Inside Auckland Airport's $300m transport hub
New carparks flexible to allow for longer farewell if 'kiss-and-go' not enough.
Waikato-Tainui open major hotel development
The Auckland Airport Hotel is a joint project of the airport and Tainui Group Holdings.
Auckland Airport's new transport hub
Auckland Airport unveils its plans for its new transport hub. Opening from next year, the 70,000sq m building will cost $300 million. Video / Auckland Airport
How do you fight isolation? This charity has an answer
'Many say they wouldn’t get out of bed if they didn’t have our meetings.'
Luxury Pullman hotel opens at Auckland Airport
Te Arikinui Pullman Hotel Auckland Airport has 311 rooms, took four years to build and is a joint venture between Auckland Aiport and Tainui. It is 100m away from the international terminal costing about $200m to build. Video / Jason Oxenham
Opening of Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel
The Te Arikinui Pullman Hotel Auckland Airport Hotel has opened after 4 years of construction. Video / Auckland Airport
First look: Inside the new $800 a night luxury Pullman hotel at Auckland Airport
Te Arikinui Pullman Hotel offers rooms for up to $820 a night.
Tourist donations at the airport fund grant for at-risk youths
"Our youth often come needing shoes, clothing, bedding and basic hygiene items."
South Auckland charity gifted bonus to boost Christmas food parcels
Rawiri Residents Association charity has received a Christmas grant from Auckland Airport.
More delays at Auckland Airport after processing system crash
One traveller described the scene as absolute chaos.
'Real people, preventable deaths': Drowning prevention charity wins life-saving Xmas bonus
Drowning Prevention Auckland gets a Christmas grant from Auckland Airport.
Brazilian pair sentenced over $2.2m cocaine smuggling bid
Two Brazilian nationals were caught with cocaine hidden in the walls of their luggage.
'If it wasn’t for us, many would go into an empty house' - charity for needy families wins Christmas bonus
Woven Earth charity gets Christmas grant from Auckland Airport.
Treasured toy reunited with preschooler after plea goes viral
The favourite toy was always with Rhylen - and his mum was determined to find it.
Festive and the furious: Air NZ's Xmas ad not for nervous flyers
'All stunts are performed by professionals.'
Hamilton becomes first NZ airport with own solar farm
The 5000sqm operation was switched on earlier this month.