Australia's Rex airline has ground five planes after a flight lost a propeller.

Using a tranquiliser to stun the dog that was killed by authorities at Auckland Airport wouldn't have been practical or plausible, a top vet says.

Officers tried everything to catch wayward Grizz before he was fatally shot at Auckland Airport. He was just six months from graduating as a security dog.

The strike by airport security workers was due to take place next week, potentially disrupting thousands of flights and passengers.

If you're flying later this month, you may need to factor in more time to clear airport security.

Flying last year was extraordinarily safe according to a group representing airlines but accident figures exclude two deliberate acts that led to crashes

Advanced Security Group, which integrates electronic security systems, is planning to build a $100 million revenue company in the next five years.

At the end of this month four rescue dogs will graduate as fully trained explosive detector dogs after completing an intensive nine weeks of training.

Following the July breach, Mr Brownlee claimed he was given permission by an airport staff member manning a secure exit door to bypass security.

Ben Boyce's mum is standing by her celebrity son, who is facing a possible jail term after his airport prank for his TV show. "I'm very proud of Ben and I love him dearly but sometimes things happen," Jenni Berthold said.

A man who attempted to access a restricted area of Auckland Airport by dressing in a fake pilots' uniform was carrying out a stunt for television show Wannaben, reports say. It is understood the imposter was not comedian Ben Boyce h

Extra staffing has helped Auckland Airport to cope despite getting only six hours' notice of strict new travel rules.

Airline passengers to the USA will be isolated from other travellers at Auckland Airport and face a rigorous second set of security checks.