What Air NZ's new marathon flight means to tourism
Tourism chiefs say the new Auckland-Chicago service will be a boost for NZ
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Analysis: Auckland to Chicago - why good things take time
Chicago has been on Air New Zealand's radar for years but demand and planes are here now.
Chicago here we come - Air NZ confirms plans for direct flights
The airline will start flights to the US mid-west hub using a Dreamliner
Where to next: Air NZ makes big call on new 17-hour flight
All will be revealed on Wednesday night with the 17-hour flight to Chicago a hot tip.
Watch: Qantas Perth to London direct lands at Heathrow
Does this 14,500km flight feel any longer than a regular one-stop service?
Touchdown: Qantas flight from Perth to London lands
More than 200 passengers have landed at Heathrow after a 17-hour Qantas flight.
Marathon Qantas flight from Perth to London on schedule
Qantas says the historic flight is a game changer for the airline and Australia
Inside the Qantas lounge to limber up for marathon flight
Qantas opens a premium lounge in Perth aimed at busting jet lag for marathon flight.
Big Read: Flying long - the growth of ultra-marathon flights
More 17-hour plus flights are on the radar and should be good news for Kiwis.
Airline industry's nomads prepare for next mission after NZ
The Portuguese lease airline can pick up assignments at short notice.
Portuguese airline wants to cut back plastic
Moves are under way to cut back on the 5 million tonnes of waste airlines produce a year.
Air NZ told: 'You've got the bloody money to fly to Kaitaia'
Former Far North mayor Wayne Brown says Air NZ should do more to serve the regions.
Opinion: Why Air NZ is the politicians' favourite whipping boy
Air New Zealand is a big target for those grumpy about its regional operation
Hotel prices jump in New Zealand as tourists flood in
Strong demand from overseas visitors is pushing up the price of accommodation
Air NZ to Shane Jones: Criticism 'unfair', so back off
Air New Zealand bosses say meddling by government ministers could damage the company.
NZ craft beer brand flying high at 37,000 feet
Garage Project took to the skies to find the flavours that work at high altitude
Hawaii just got a whole lot cheaper
Sunseeking Kiwis are in for more good deals as Hawaiian Air and Air NZ go head to head
Watch: Inside Changi Airport's gleaming new Terminal 4
Changi Airport regularly wins top awards from passengers but is putting up prices
Electric RVs to cruise into Kiwi campsites
Tourism Holdings is working on ternaries for electric motorhomes it is developing
Watch: Herald Business Traveller in a Cathay Pacific luxury lounge
Rising fuel costs and relentless competition saw Cathay Pacific's losses double.
Watch: How to stretch a luxury cruise ship
What happens if your luxury ship is too small? Cut it in half and add more.
Review of inquiry into Wintec CEO begins
The review is being led by high-profile Wellington-based lawyer QC Victoria Casey.
Airways' plans to phase out control towers revealed
Traditional air traffic control towers will be gradually replace by new technology in NZ.
Drones make flying in NZ a lottery, says safety expert
The Air Line Pilots' Association says the risk from drones is growing.
Why Hawaiian Airlines is joining the Dreamliner club
The Honolulu-based operator has opted for Boeing ahead of Airbus.
Amway sellers from China to descend on Queenstown
The Amway event in the southern resort is one of the biggest to come to New Zealand.
Travel can be a tough business
The working world of high-flyers can become bogged down if time is not properly organised.
Cathay's The Pier Lounge, Hong Kong
Inside Cathay Pacific’s The Pier business class lounge in Hong Kong. Video / Grant Bradley
Can this Qantas menu help beat jetlag?
Qantas is hoping a new healthy menu will help reduce jetlag on long haul flights
Mile-high monitors: The airliners helping model weather
A global weather modelling programme using commercial planes now reaches NZ.
Kiwi travel alert: Beware of the 'Beast from the East'
Flights in Britain and Europe have been disrupted by a monster storm from Siberia.
Qantas and American Airlines bid for more flights across Pacific
Airlines say if joint venture is scuppered, the US firm may have to cut more NZ services.
Air NZ hikes some bag charges by 50pc
New charges for some Air New Zealand services start tomorrow.
Rocket Lab says smouldering battery problem fixed
Rocket Lab says an overheating battery problem will not affect launch plans.