New ZealandF-16 US fighter jets leave NZ shores for base in JapanA small crowd of planespotters gathered to watch the F-16 fighter jets take off into Christchurch’s grey skies. Video / Tana NitayawanWatch05 Apr 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'The land of cute': Cabin crew help drive tourist numbers at alpaca businessThe herd of 170 of the gentle animals in Akaroa is a magnet for tourists.01 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesHooking up again: Virgin Australia and Air NZ get cosy on the Tasman againCodeshare makes it easier for Virgin passengers to fly around Aotearoa.17 Nov 02:14 AM
New ZealandBigger impact: Research shows likely effects of controversial Tarras airportAnimated flyovers released today show the impact Tarras airport would have.29 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandMissing estate agent's alleged kidnapper had only been in NZ for several monthsThe 52-year-old was arrested at an airport after booking a one-way international flight.28 Jul 04:11 AM
TravelJetstar slashes fares by 75 per cent, with $175 tickets to RarotongaAs always, there's a catch to this deal.21 Jul 04:46 AM
New Zealand'I was stitched up by my cousin': Man jailed for trying to smuggle sawn-off shotgun on planeArana Anderson fled when the weapon was found by Aviation Security.24 Nov 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness ReportsChristchurch Airport turns to solar power in preparation for major unplanned outageIf the Alpine fault goes it could leave Christchurch without mains power for six months.27 Jul 04:59 PM
OpinionWhy Christchurch is the best place to live the Kiwi dreamOpinion: Christchurch is no longer a post-quake project. This is a city reborn.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid down South: Flights and airport contacts as locations of interest growChristchurch Airport is on the locations of interest list four times.31 Jan 01:08 AM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Air NZ flights, Auckland Airport and Hamilton temple among new exposure sitesThe Omicron exposure sites across NZ continue to grow at a fast rate.29 Jan 12:20 AM
New ZealandOmicron locations of interest: Auckland to Nelson flight, Mt Maunganui polo eventAnyone on flight NZ5077 Auck-Nelson on Jan 16 is now a close contact of an Omicron case.27 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 Omicron outbreak: Unvaxxed CAA staff fail in appeal to get jobs backThe High Court has dismissed the employees request for interim reinstatement.27 Jan 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesSnakes and ladders: How Christchurch Airport made a profitThe airport faces a high stakes game of Snakes and Ladders during years of recovery.27 Aug 05:40 AM
SportOlympians get moment in sun two weeks after arriving homeFirst of three events to welcome the athletes out of MIQ takes place in Christchurch.16 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandLight rail for Christchurch? It's possible, new report finds'Each scenario has strengths and weaknesses,' mayor says.30 Jun 01:55 AM
New ZealandFog disrupts Christchurch flightsTravellers advised to check with airlines.03 Jun 09:14 PM
New ZealandPolice find live ammo in passenger's luggageThe passenger had checked in a disabled gun and magazine with two live rounds.16 May 07:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiller quake: Sir John Key reflects on NZ's "darkest day"'If we've got this number wrong, I'll have to resign'.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe state of Christchurch's roads 10 years after the quakes - and what about light rail?As new highway opens today, Herald investigates Christchurch's transport past and future.30 Nov 02:50 AM
New ZealandSouth Island's biggest-ever P bust: Smuggler loses appealNearly 40kg of methamphetamine worth $24m was smuggled to Christchurch from Mexico.20 Oct 12:26 AM
New ZealandCoke smuggler claims drug syndicate sent her video of sister-in-law's murderJamie Mendez had $1m of cocaine lined inside puffer jackets at Christchurch Airport12 Oct 11:38 PM
CrimePolice apologise after child mistakenly leaves NZOfficer's mistake resulted in civil claim and agreement.14 Sep 04:25 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: The Auckland shops South Korean man visitedA man who tested positive for Covid in South Korea went shopping in Auckland.31 Jul 06:13 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesA town called Tarras: Why Christchurch Airport wants to expandA town famous for its hermit sheep could have Dreamliners landing there in coming years.23 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandAmerican woman admits smuggling cocaine into NZ inside puffer jacketsHighly pure cocaine with a street value of $875,000 was hidden inside five puffer jackets.17 Jul 02:28 AM
New ZealandAirports clogged: Thousands try to get home before lockdownAir NZ is pleading with no-show customers to cancel bookings to free up seats.23 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandVirus travel ban: NZ picks up tab for flights for people refused entryRestriction put in place on Monday, February 3, and would be in place for up to 14 days.04 Feb 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesRevealed: The NZ airport with the highest passenger chargesProposed law changes could remove wording that allows airports to charge as they see fit.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch airport murder: Man appears in courtHomicide probe launched yesterday after the discovery at an Air NZ facility.31 Dec 09:10 PM
New ZealandChristchurch airport murder case: Man charged, due in court tomorrowA 42-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead.31 Dec 06:38 AM
New ZealandAirport homicide: Police focus on Air NZ facilityMan in custody after woman found with critical injuries dies soon after discovery.31 Dec 01:14 AM
New ZealandSouth Island's biggest-ever meth bust: Three jailedDrugs were hidden in a shipment of safety lights sent from Mexico.18 Dec 03:15 AM
New ZealandPilot dies in plane crash at Lake EllesmereThe pilot was a member of Canterbury Aero Club and no one else was on board the plane.21 Nov 04:34 PM