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Air NZ's Greg Foran flying to Oz to see grandkids for the first time
He's also using the trip to trial a new airline health wallet.
Laser pointed at commercial aircraft at Auckland Airport
The matter will be referred to the Civil Aviation Authority.
Bubble bonus: NZ tourism can tap backpacker workforce in Oz
About 45,000 young workers in Australia and many could qualify to fill gaps in NZ.
Focus: Welcome home! All the feels as Trans-Tasman bubble takes effect
19 April 2021. There were emotional scenes at airports across the country earlier this year as the transtasman bubble reunited families and loved ones from across the ditch. Video / Mark Mitchell / Tom Dyton
Focus: Top tourist destination welcomes back Ozzies with open arms
Queenstown’s tourism industry was one of the hardest hit when Covid-19 closed our borders but the travel bubble with Australia, which saw its first quarantine free travellers today means things are looking up. Video / James Allan / Queenstown Airport
Focus: Jetstar's first quarantine-free flight to Auckland arrives
Jetstar's first flight arriving in Auckland as part of the transtasman travel bubble has been delayed after hold-ups by passengers filling in health forms. Video / Supplied
Technical issue diverts Dunedin-Wellington flight to Christchurch
It follows the opening of the quarantine-free transtasman bubble this morning.
First transtasman flight from Sydney on Jetstar delayed by passenger forms
Passengers' paperwork problems delayed flight over an hour.
Elon Musk's Starlink in firing line over near misses
The risk of collisions could bring the space race back to earth.
Pav wars: Air NZ's secret weapon to nobble Qantas boss
Qantas coming back to NZ in style but hopes Kiwis will get out from under the duvet.
Airline wars: Air NZ dangles privileges to high-value flyers from Oz rivals
Air NZ fires back after Qantas' move to lure its most valuable customers last year.
Bubble: The latest island destination Kiwis can fly to
Air Chathams had just started flights to Norfolk when the pandemic hit.
What one govt is getting in return for a whopping airline loan
The airline flew briefly between Auckland and Vancouver.
Robertson letter to Air NZ: What the airline's doing about the board
Government has said it wants a role in board renewal process.
Qantas reveals more transtasman plans, long haul from October
The Australian airline has lost more than A$11 billion in revenue in the past year.
Holding pattern: Why Mike Pero is parking his Cook Islands airline
The Apprentice star has spent 'several hundreds of thousand dollars' on the venture.
Pacific Aerospace owes creditors at least $42m
No progress on shareholder recapitalisation talks as sale process continues.
'Embarrassing': Why Air NZ is weighing passengers
If you're travelling on Air NZ today, you won't be weighing just your luggage.
Focus: The future of air travel to curb climate change
NZ Herald aviation writer Grant Bradley reveals what's ahead for the aviation industry to become more efficient and how aircraft can shift away from fossil fuels. Video / NZ Herald / Supplied
NZTE job for North Korea export sanction breach boss
Extensive experience in business of exporting cited as consideration in job offer.
Transtasman bubble: Have the visitor bookings rolled in?
Cordis says domestic business not strong enough for hotels that aren't in MIQ programme.
Opinion: Indian travel ban leaves Kiwis stateless
OPINION: To leave Indian-Kiwis stateless isn't unconscious bias, then what is?
Opinion: Got an Air NZ credit? Now's the time to go for a refund
There are now international flight alternatives for spending your hard-earned refund.
Air NZ gets another $600m Govt loan, defers capital raise
Airline chair says the storm hasn't passed yet
Emergency services responding to plane crash at Ardmore Airport
Emergency services are responding to a reported plane crash at Ardmore Airport.
Air routes bringing in the most Covid cases not flagged as 'high risk'
India-Dubai brings the majority of cases yet not deemed as high risk.
Bubble: Sightseeing businesses, pilot training ready for take-off
Aviation group says tourism will take time to return to previous levels
'Get me a wine or I'll blow up this plane': Former Insta model's air rage
Hannah Pierson abused airline staff after being refused a wine.
Bubble clue: Air NZ ads for Rarotonga flights suggest two-way travel imminent
Air NZ's ads point to a specific start date as the Cooks' PM sends out positive signals.
Jetstar CEO reacts to transtasman bubble announcement
Jetstar Group CEO Gareth Evans reacts to the quarantine-free bubble announcement and reveals plans for more flights across the Tasman. Video / Supplied
Transtasman bubble: How Auckland Airport will handle Aussie travellers
Transtasman traffic has plunged 98 per cent in the past year.
Focus: Air NZ staff respond to PM's travel bubble announcement
"It's awesome!" Air New Zealand staff react to travel bubble announcement. Video / Supplied
Air NZ reviews refunds, gears up for transtasman bubble
Extra flights scheduled from April 19.