WorldThe secretive mission to solve MH370’s disappearanceUnderwater robots to map abyss in Indian Ocean as search for jet resumes 12 years later.29 Dec 10:10 PM
WorldChina holds military drills around Taiwan simulating ports blockadeTaipei says zones as close as 12 nautical miles are disrupting flights and ships.29 Dec 06:27 PM
TravelIn-flight favourites: What Air NZ passengers watched and listened to in 2025Air NZ obtained new music licences this year, with one artist quickly rising to the top.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ Jet: Husband-and-wife team get fast new GulfstreamJet-set couple say buying new aircraft was a big decision - but they're happy they did it.25 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandWoman freezes as plane clips fence, spins towards homes and ploughs into houseA pilot and passenger were able to get out of the wreck themselves despite being injured.25 Dec 01:17 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Meet Charlie, Rotorua Airport's 'top dog in aviation'He gets paid in pats and peanut butter cookies. 25 Dec 12:00 AM
TravelKiwi flier gets CEO apology after Skycouch seat cancelled, taken off flight in wheelchairShe paid an extra $615 for an economy Skycouch seat to help manage circulation issues.24 Dec 05:25 AM
WorldLibya's top military chief killed in plane crash in TurkeyThe Falcon 50 jet crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all eight people on board.23 Dec 11:45 PM
WorldFive killed after plane for burn victims crashes in TexasRescuers say at least five of the eight people on board died in the crash.23 Dec 08:20 PM
WorldPilot declared ‘mayday’ after flying through Musk rocket explosionDebris from SpaceX accident put three planes and 450 people in danger, FAA files say.21 Dec 10:47 PM
WorldMan boards Heathrow flight without passport or ticketThe man slipped through Terminal Three security by tailgating other travellers.17 Dec 10:33 PM
TravelAir NZ downgrades Kiwi passenger minutes before boardingTraveller says Premium Economy seat was taken and compensation fell short.17 Dec 06:44 PM
WorldWatch: Rat runs loose on flight, passengers shriek in horror mid‑airThe high-flying rat was first spotted running along a curtain railing.17 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Fell face first onto the tarmac': Family complain to Jetstar after elderly man faceplants onto concreteThe 77-year-old broke his hand and needed stitches after the fall.17 Dec 04:53 AM
New ZealandWarming again: Mt Ruapehu crater lake shows temperature rise Minor hot water upwellings and yellow sulphur slicks were seen on the lake.16 Dec 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldImmigration agents using air passenger data for deportationsNY Times: TSA airport security gives lists of travellers going through US airports to Ice.14 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldChildren weep after Lapland flight to see Santa called off on runwayPassengers were offered a later date in 2026 or a full refund instead.14 Dec 05:02 AM
WorldUnited Airlines flight loses engine power after takeoff from Dulles AirportThe jet circled to burn off fuel before landing. Part of the engine cover fell off.13 Dec 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumSportSarah Hirini's life away from rugby: From World Cup glory to pilot licenceShe earned a private pilot’s licence while touring with the Black Ferns Sevens.13 Dec 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAmerica wants us to dress up to fly. That won't stop Kiwis acting weirdly on planesUS travellers told to dress up in 'civility' push – would Kiwi flyers follow suit?13 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAircraft near-collision 'too close', investigators call for urgent overhaulA safety authority urges major changes after two planes were put on a collision course.11 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelHow to beat the Christmas airport rush as Auckland braces for bumper summer trafficDomestic travel peaks in December, while international numbers surge in January.11 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirways outage: Display screen went blank in ‘complete workstation failure’Incoming message from a pilot and a 20-year-old bug are cited as causes of the outage.11 Dec 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirways team staff turnover concerns aviation industry group, Airways says safety never compromisedNearly one-third of people in one team left this year, but Airways says new staff on way.11 Dec 01:02 AM
WorldHomeland Security to create its own fleet of 737 jets for deportationsUS Department of Homeland Security will spend nearly $240 million to buy the planes.11 Dec 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwi in Ukraine says he’s determined to stay'Some big loud nights' of Russian attacks won't stop the defiant Kiwi.10 Dec 10:00 PM
AirlinesAirlines head for record passenger numbers, show resilienceThe airlines association is forecasting airline profits of $68b in 2025 and $71b in 2026.09 Dec 11:47 PM
WorldSouth Korea scrambles jets after Russian, Chinese planes approachNo foreign planes entered South Korean airspace but it's not the first incident.09 Dec 09:14 PM
AirlinesIndia’s biggest airline, IndiGo, says operations ‘back to normal’The regulator ordered IndiGo to slash its schedule by 10% after chaos.09 Dec 06:27 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessQantas’ Cam Wallace on Air NZ rivalry, Govt funding, fleet renewal, Samoa’s potentialQantas starting to break free after Covid constraints, and breaking into new routes.08 Dec 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesQantas announces new international flights from Auckland, revamped loungeNew Auckland lounge has room for more than 370 travellers.07 Dec 11:00 PM
BusinessNew CAA chief on why he took the top jobThe new Director of Civil Aviation, Kane Patena, on making changes the industry has been clamouring for, and why he took the top job. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch07 Dec 10:09 PM
AirlinesQantas launches Auckland-Perth service, new Johannesburg routeThe routes tap into Perth's 60,000 Kiwi and 38,000 South African residents.07 Dec 07:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLillie Rohan: Is this the most expensive domestic flight in the world?OPINION: Buckle up, it's not the long-haul flight that hurts. 06 Dec 01:00 AM
