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Why Rocket Lab aborted launch with two seconds to go
Rocket Lab changing procedures after hot weather contributed to a dramatic launch abort.

Trudeau snubs Boeing, unveils plan to buy Aussie jets
Canadian PM escalates trade fight with US planemaker.

Boeing-Bombardier tariff row heats up
Canada's government has launched a fresh attack over the US imposing import tariffs.

Rocket Lab aiming for Thursday after lift-off aborted
Rocket Lab is targeting Thursday for another launch after today's attempt was halted.

Inside the remodelled Singapore Airlines A380 heading to Auckland next year
Inside the remodelled Singapore Airlines A380 heading to Auckland next year. Video / Supplied

Flight check: Auckland to Santiago
Steve McCabe flies with Latam on flight 800 from Auckland to Santiago.

Flight check: Auckland to Bangkok
Andrew Stone checks out Thai Airways new Boeing 787-9 from Auckland to Bangkok.

Rocket Lab fuels up for 4.50pm launch attempt
Rocket Lab's Electron vehicle has been topped up with liquid oxygen on the launch pad.

Rocket Lab scrubs launch attempt
Rocket Lab will be back tomorrow for another launch attempt after it was scrubbed today.

Air NZ leases Portuguese planes after Dreamliner problems
Air NZ says the product and service will be different in leased aircraft.

Rocket Lab go for launch today
Rocket Lab says conditions look good for a launch attempt at Mahia today.

Marsden Pt fuel pipeline reopened after scare
The critical fuel link to Auckland has reopened after a 12-hour shutdown.

Countdown to launch: watch Rocket Lab's quest for orbit
Rocket Lab could launch tomorrow if the weather is fine.

Marsden Point fuel pipeline shut down
Fuel pipeline from Marsden Point to Auckland Airport shut down; flights unaffected so far.

Dreamliner grounding: What happened on Flight NZ99
Parts of an Air New Zealand Dreamliner engine broke as it flew north on Tuesday.

Little known rule could get you upgraded
This little-known fact could get you into first class without any cunning plan or bribes.

Air NZ and Singapore Air's big play
Air NZ and Singapore Air battle long haul competition with more flights through Changi

What airlines make out of each passenger
Airline profits should increase next year but costs are rising.

Record profits revealed for Asian carriers
Asia-Pacific airlines will achieve record levels of profitability next year.

Revealed: What causes air rage
Drugs and alcohol are often involved when passengers behave badly.

'New Concorde' gets $14 million backing
Boom Technology has formalised a partnership with Japan Airlines.

Flight check: Napier to Auckland
Winston Aldworth flies aboard Jetstar's JQ352 from Napier to Auckland.

Reality of those cheap flights
The price may be tempting - but what happens once you're on-board?

Zuckerberg's sister in first class nightmare
Sister of Facebook billionaire says she felt "disgusted and degraded" by fellow passenger.

Flight check: Dunedin to Auckland
Gordon Gillan flies aboard Air New Zealand's NZ672 from Dunedin to Auckland.

Cathay Pacific flies to new territory in NZ
Cathay's summer flights are the first direct link between the South Island and Hong Kong.

Airbus says NZ aviation market set to boom
Rising wealth in Australasia and the Pacific will boost air travel, says Airbus.