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Winston Aldworth: Another faulty Palmy slur
Winston Aldworth goes in to bat for some of New Zealand's much-maligned regional centres.

Winston Aldworth: A special opportunity
Last week was a special one for jet lovers. The arrival of Boeing's Dreamliner in the skies above New Zealand set planespotters' hearts racing.

Air NZ staff get taste of new 787s
Another step in the long wait for the Dreamliner will be taken today when Air New Zealand staff get their first opportunity to pore over a "demonstrator" aircraft.

Fire claim irks Air New Zealand
Air NZ is furious about a website's report that flames flared from the engine of one of its aircraft.

Kiwi aviation school to train pilots for Qatar Air
A Hamilton aviation centre will soon begin training pilots for Qatar Airways, including a group of Qatari nationals heading to the country later this year.

Crash victim's father: NZ 'unsafe'
The father of a British tourist killed when a skydiving plane crashed at Fox Glacier is taking his campaign to the Internet saying New Zealand is unsafe.

Air NZ to boost capacity on Auckland-Perth flights
Air New Zealand is increasing capacity on its flights from Auckland to Perth by 70 seats.