New ZealandTeen claims Air NZ ghosts her after storm-diverted plane lands at ‘dead’ US airport at 2amA bunch of Kiwis banded together to make their own way to New York after disruption.05 Jul 04:40 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flight to New York diverted due to thunderstorms, others cancelledSome travellers have had to spend an unscheduled night in Washington DC.04 Jul 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRobo cop: Police trial drones to uncover hidden graves in murder cold casesExclusive: Police have carried out approximately 14,000 drone flights since 2023. 04 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTeenage aviator detained after landing near AntarcticaEthan Guo, 19, was detained on King George Island near Antarctica.04 Jul 06:59 AM
New ZealandRoyal NZ Air Force establishes first dedicated space unitThe squadron's focus will be on monitoring, analysing and understanding space activity.04 Jul 06:24 AM
Airlines'Toxic management': Air traffic strike causes mass flight cancellationsRyanair cancels 170 flights as French workers' strike affects about 300,000 passengers.04 Jul 03:41 AM
AirlinesPacific airlines team up, four countries sign new trade and food dealAirlines from two small nations have big plans for unique, sometimes challenging region.04 Jul 01:13 AM
AucklandAkl councillor proposes ban on residential helipads after Mowbray’s $24m home greenlitTreating helipads the same as cars and bikes is socially destabilising, says Mike Lee.04 Jul 12:33 AM
WorldThe final frontier of fine dining: French chef crafts astronaut menuSophie Adenot’s εpsilon mission will feature gourmet meals by chef Anne-Sophie Pic.04 Jul 12:14 AM
AirlinesQantas cyber attack: Airline says scammers active but systems secureNo contact from hacker, Qantas says, despite claim attack had notorious group's hallmarks.03 Jul 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAmerican Airlines brings fancy option to Auckland-Texas routeAuckland is one of four global cities getting attention from the airline.03 Jul 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldPlane carrying 15 crashes off runway in New Jersey, three critically injuredThe plane crashed at Cross Keys Airport around 5.30pm local time.03 Jul 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesQantas cyber attack highlights NZ's pathetic privacy laws, Consumer saysA scammer's and telemarketer's treasure trove in Qantas hack, a security expert says.03 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldDrone rescues stranded man during flood in ChinaNew York Times: The drone, typically for spraying, lifted the man from a roof to safety.02 Jul 01:08 AM
WorldSydney flights cancelled as 'bomb cyclone' looms over NSW coastSydney Airport has activated a ground delay programme, reducing landing capacity.01 Jul 01:58 AM
TravelThe button you don’t want to bump: Flying Air New Zealand Business Premier to Vancouver What's it like in the good seats on Air New Zealand's long-haul flight to Vancouver? 01 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFrom Iran-Israel strikes to Russia’s war: How conflicts reshape air travelNew York Times: Closing of the skies has big effects on cost, convenience and safety.01 Jul 12:21 AM
WorldIndian authorities probe sabotage angle in crash that killed 260The crash killed 260 and was the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.29 Jun 11:13 PM
WorldPrivate jets polluted more than all flights from Heathrow, study findsUS responsible for 55% of the pollution emitted by private jets globally.29 Jun 05:00 PM
AirlinesSpain court suspends huge Ryanair 'abusive practices' fineEasyJet, Volotea, and Vueling were also fined for similar 'abusive practices'.27 Jun 05:33 AM
AirlinesTinder for airlines: 'Matchmaker’ service created for sustainable aviation fuelAir NZ says matchmaker service likely to be a positive move.27 Jun 05:12 AM
Travel newsBehind the chaos: How Qatar Airways managed a missile crisis and 20,000 affected passengersEngr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer called the event an 'operational crisis'.26 Jun 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDannevirke man puts plane that crash landed 50 years ago back in the air - sort of‘You’re not going to fly it, are you?'25 Jun 06:00 PM
TravelAir NZ braces for busy fortnight as 745,000 jet off for school holidaysThe mid-year break is one of the busiest travel periods for the airline.25 Jun 05:00 PM
AirlinesAlaska Airlines 737 blowout: Probe points blame at Boeing, federal officialsA 737 Max fuselage panel broke free shortly after takeoff in January 2024.25 Jun 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBack from bankruptcy: Virgin Australia soars on ASX debut, up 7.6%Virgin Australia lists on ASX after five years away from the sharemarket.24 Jun 02:26 AM
New Zealand'Vital' search and rescue teams get $77m funding boost Land Search and Rescue will receive $30.1 million to support volunteer operations.24 Jun 12:00 AM
WorldIran-Israel conflict: What to know about disruption to air travel Qatar has reopened its airspace after Iran fired missiles at a US air base there.23 Jun 10:58 PM
AirlinesAir NZ ramping up summer flights to Australia, Pacific IslandsThe summer expansion sees two new aircraft and a demand for more Aussie destinations.23 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionFreak wind gusts made worse by climate change threaten airline passenger safetyGlobal warming increases frequency and intensity of thunderstorm downbursts.23 Jun 06:59 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldRemarks by Kiwi CEO of Air India after plane crash draw scrutiny for plagiarismNY Times: Much of the speech was identical to one from a deadly crash months earlier.22 Jun 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPeeping drones? 54% increase in incidents amid privacy fearsDrones’ capabilities have made the technology 'like opening Pandora’s Box'.20 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldAir India crash probe under way as maintenance record scrutinisedThe plane’s last major check was in June 2023, with no issues reported.20 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandFormer RNZAF Hercules’ new fightRetired NZ military planes now rehomed in the US and ready for action.19 Jun 09:00 PM
