'Some of the stuff she says can be offensive, we always tell people she's got Tourette's'.

A Queenstown helicopter company has been sold back to its former owner.

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says it's 'the best news' the company has had in months with a transtasman bubble opening up. Video / Supplied

A specialist explosive-detection unit was called to the scene.

Ardern has poured cold water on the idea a bubble announcement is "days away".

The company says the timing of 'meaningful' revenue generation is uncertain.

The state-owned enterprise saw traffic collapse 95 per cent earlier this year.

Airpoints members have been given a further break to maintain their status.

'Whether New Zealand opens up to Australia will be a matter for New Zealand'.

Emergency services were called shortly after 10am.

Woman reportedly had drinks at a hotel and the Koru Lounge before early evening flight.

The airline has already started drawing down a Government loan.

How much did 'Airmiles Andy' spend jetsetting off to a golf tournament?

New Zealand was home to one of the most ambitious "joy flight" services in the world.

Helicopter company and pilot both fined for landings in Rangitikei Remote Experience Zone.

It appears Australians are even more desperate to fly again than we thought.

Report questions whether Boeing and government regulators have recognised the problems.

The national carrier has already had more than 4000 staff leave.

Airlines are now able to fill planes which should lead to cheaper fares.

The airline has also suspended services to Wellington.

Two epidemiologists say masks sufficient for cabin safety - but want other restrictions.

Agent says extra health precautions are being taken, including Covid tests.

Plane order cancellations continue to outstrip confirmed orders for troubled manufacturer.