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Woolworths property sales, Karangahape Rd plans; $1.1b Canadian moves: Property Insider
Woolworths stores in Te Atatū, Westgate and Mt Roskill have all sold recently.

‘Helipad’ on plans but council says no chopper application sought
The word 'helipad' is on approved plans but the council says no landing rights are sought.

Kea Kids: Omaka Aviation gears up for high-flying Easter show
Reporter Evie is at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre where pilots are dusting off these stunningly majestic planes to put on an historic Easter show.

‘Wave down like a queen’: Balloon pilot’s 20-year journey
High-flyer on what she loves about the pursuit.

Travellers ‘can’t understand English’, accuse airport security of discrimination at screening
The woman filed a complaint after an officer's alleged comment to another passenger.

Qantas tempts Kiwis to Aus with sale on ‘hundreds of thousands’ of tickets
Qantas is offering Kiwis discounted flights between NZ and Australia for a limited time.

Pilots with cancelled or suspended licences will have new appeal rights
Industry responds to new appeal system.

Watch: Stranded astronauts finally back on Earth
Their mission faced technical issues and became a political flashpoint.

Watch: How Auckland Airport’s runway rejig will work
Biggest runway change in decades as airport tackles two major projects.

Qantas eyes rivals with boost to top-tier loyalty programme
Competition heats up as airlines battle for loyalty card business.

‘Carnage’ expected as more countries adopt electronic travel checks
A new acronym, and possible new hassle, for some Kiwi travellers to be aware of.

Watch: NZ Air Force test-fire cruise missile from a Seasprite helicopter in world first
The air-to-surface missile test from a Seasprite helicopter was a first.

‘You don’t think, you act‘: Man praised for disarming teen with gun on Melbourne-Sydney flight
Avalon Airport has offered Barry Clark 'free flights for life' for his bravery.

The remarkable career of Greg Foran
'No easy feat': Greg Foran joined Air NZ just before some unprecedented challenges.

Revealed: Most frequently left behind items at Auckland Airport
If it fails to be reunited with its owner, what then?

No boarding pass: Couple not allowed to fly, despite having already checked in online
They had to spend $1200 on new flights, a night's accommodation, and meals.

Pilots ground aircraft in Sydney minutes after danger detected onboard
A code 7700 was called to air traffic control.

US trans pilot targeted by false crash claims
Jo Ellis now carries a gun due to threats from false crash claims.

National flying championships: Could you drop a bag of sand from a plane and hit a target?
The competition is one of the few times pilots can legally drop objects from an aircraft.

Plane crash at Tauranga Airport prompts investigation
A person trapped in the plane was rescued using special equipment.