The woman failed to comply with the instructions of flight staff, police report.

The rainbow is 3000sq m, equivalent to eight netball courts.

"There was no room for negotiating at all."

A passenger on a flight from Wellington said drones meant the aircraft had to circle.

Fog settled on the capital overnight, but is expected to clear this afternoon.

Flights to and from Wellington temporarily affected by today's 6.2 earthquake.

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the North Island this afternoon.

The small fire was extinguished and firefighters have been stood down.

Price comparison reveals duty free shopping isn't as cheap as you'd think.

Tonight's Macklemore concert in Wellington will go ahead despite airport delays.

Seven roads closed in Grey District as floods spread south on the West Coast.

A plane spotter has caught the moment an Air NZ plane was forced to abort a landing.

Sentencing of fake doctor delayed due to late defence submissions.

There have been dramatic scenes on an Air New Zealand flight today.

Passengers on board were reportedly terrified by the incident.

Bird reportedly flew into plane's left engine soon after takeoff.

Hockey players who disrupted a flight on Sunday "had been drinking at the airport" - claim

Government agencies have been called in to help with the Auckland Airport fuel situation.

Heavy fog in Auckland has caused cancellations and delays for more than 100 flights.

Wellington International Airport posted a 29 per cent gain in full-year profit.

The Gulfstream jet had blocked credentials when it landed in Wellington last night.

CIA director Mike Pompeo is among members from 15 agencies to attend the conference.

The former Whanganui doctor has name suppression until his trial.

Aside from flights affected by the fog, transport in Wellington is running normally.

Airways is probing why a system to help planes land at Wellington failed in heavy rain.

People trying to get in and out of Wellington can expect more delays today.

Auckland Airport collected $52 million from parking fees last year.

Hundreds of flights were affected yesterday as thick fog grounded planes in the capital.

Passengers stuck at Wellington airport due to fog are hopeful their flights may still go.

Wellington streets that became notorious for tyre slashings, could soon get parking changes.