Grant Bradley is the Business Herald’s Deputy Editor, Aviation and Tourism Writer.
Grant Bradley is the deputy editor at the Business Herald, based in Auckland. He has worked at the New Zealand Herald for more than 30 years in senior roles including chief reporter and deputy news editor, and his current role also writes about tourism and aviation. He was the Australasian Aviation Press Club journalist of the year in 2016 and has also won awards from that organisation for multimedia coverage and news reporting on airlines. He has written extensively about the energy sector for the Business Herald. Earlier in his career, he worked at The Press in Christchurch, London News Service and the New Zealand Press Association. He won the Harry Brittain fellowship to study journalism in the UK in 1995, was awarded the inaugural MFAT Focus Latin America study grant in 1996 and a Royal Norwegian Embassy grant to study the energy sector in Norway in 2015. Grant Bradley can be contacted at grant.bradley@nzherald.co.nz.
Air New Zealand checks Dreamliner pilot seats after Latam flight plunge
Evidence pointing to mishap on the flight deck as cause of Latam incident.
Latam Airlines horror plunge: Cockpit mishap may be to blame – report
Report says incident happened when a flight attendant was serving a meal in the cockpit.
Latam horror plunge: The warning that went to Dreamliner operators
Boeing issues reminder to check on seat controls after fresh theories emerge on incident
New photos show heavily taped Latam wing, fresh theory on freak plunge
Photos from passenger shows extensive taping on wing before Monday's incident
Airfare stoush: What’s driving the war over airline prices?
Airports and airlines are blaming each other for price rises.
Travel boom: Kiwis take overseas holidays in record numbers
Inbound tourism running at around 80 per cent of pre-Covid levels.
Sky-high Air New Zealand domestic fares slammed
Airports say airline exploiting dominance, as war over charges heats up.
Why Auckland-Brazil air links could be on the radar
Operating into South America has been tough in the past.
Tourism rebound: What visitors really do when they’re here
New MBIE data shows which nationalities are most satisfied and which are least happy.
Win for tourism with Government’s $5m funding boost
Funding will help fill critical data gaps on domestic tourists.
Air NZ’s stripped-back alternative to Auckland Airport’s $3.9b terminal plan
Airlines v airport row shifts up a notch; ex-Air NZ execs in line for Virgin's top job.
Dog flight: Virgin Australia will allow pets in the cabin
The move meets growing demand from travellers.
Ex-Air NZ exec Cam Wallace takes aim at Auckland Airport's development
Auckland Airport responds to claims it is building a 'Taj Mahal'
Here’s where your kiwi dollar will stretch further on a winter getaway
Cheapest and most expensive popular vacation spots identified.
Brilliant by Langham: What’s driving the growth of hotel loyalty programmes
Celebrity chefs, themed tea parties, art tours are all new offers to lure guests.
Emirates boss: Where demand for Europe is heading this winter
Growing capacity has helped ease airfare pain, but seats are still in short supply.
Tourism spending edges towards pre-pandemic level
Recovery gains momentum but a crucial figure is well short of 2019.
How safe is flying? New figures reveal chances of being in an air crash
International Air Transport Association data shows the riskiest places to fly.
Flight Centre profits take off - leisure business exceeds pre-pandemic levels
NZ travel demand remains steady, despite the high cost of living and economic uncertainty.
Airlines v Auckland Airport: Why it's different this time. Is it mission accomplished for Foran?
Regulatory risk rises for airport, Foran's to do list, changes at Virgin Australia.
Air NZ domestic fares are heading up again: Here's why
Foran rejected suggestions it was a bad look a day after calling out Auckland Airport.
Qantas profit drops by 13%, new boss says reputation damage recovery ‘will take time’
International division headed by Kiwi Cam Wallace suffers hit to underlying earnings.
Air New Zealand profit dives, warns of tougher year ahead
Airline faced higher costs and more competition during the past year.
Govt 'concerned' about Auckland Airport's soaring charges, meeting with boss
Friction between the companies is long-running but there's a new venue for the fight.
Air NZ warns Auckland Airport charges will make travel unaffordable
The airline — itself under fire for high fares — says airport fees are too high.
Queenstown Airport passenger numbers up on pre-Covid, pays $5.3m dividend
Company benefits from strong demand for transtasman travel.
Where hotel prices have fallen most in NZ
Figures show a big surge in room supply is pushing prices down in some cities.
Why Air New Zealand’s profit is set to dive
After near-record results last year, the airline is facing tougher times.
Rebuilding Tairāwhiti: 'It's been bloody tough in the last few years' - mayor
The region has been hit by many storms over the past seven years.
Travel industry shake-up – agent to the stars moves into New Zealand
A buyout of two boutique operators is a vote of confidence in the NZ market.
India-New Zealand direct flights - a big gap on the map
It's a question of when, not if, direct flights between NZ and India will start.
Premium Economy: Why airlines are piling on the capacity
Airlines are taking out seats in other parts of the plane for the 'Goldilocks' product.
Watch: New Qantas safety video. Is it a blockbuster?
Video filmed in 14 locations throughout the world.
Tourism rebound plateaus - full recovery not forecast until 2025
The recovery in inbound tourism has been sluggish.
From Matakana to Knightsbridge: How a Kiwi firm got luxury pillows into Harrods
Hyoumankind founder says Britain is a perfect market for travel pillow she developed.
Airfare bargains: New York on Qantas for $1500 return
Stats out today show fares fell in the 12 months to December.
Flight bookings take off as Kiwis try to beat post-holiday blues
Flight Centre says some good deals are popping up for those booking ahead.
Watch: What you get for $18,000 London return in a Singapore Airlines suite
Airline real estate is among the most expensive on the planet.
Airline capacity nears pre-pandemic levels, sustainable fuel still an issue
Four years after Covid-19 devastated air travel, sector is close to full recovery.
Hydrogen for planes: New Zealand’s big chance?
The gas is one option to help decarbonise aviation.
The Kiwi virtual reality company taking travellers to luxury destinations
The virtual reality start-up offers 'the appetiser, not the main course' to travellers.
Thl's Grant Webster: What has been NZ's enormous loss during the past year
Plus his big hopes for the new Government.
Checking In: The company behind the new luxury Intercontinental Auckland
Company about to open new luxury hotel on Auckland's waterfront.
Watch: Are these the funkiest flyers to touch down in NZ this year?
There's been a surge into the US and for Air New Zealand. 2024 will be a big one.
Hotel rates rebound but there's an oversupply of luxury rooms in one city
Christchurch, Taupō and Nelson-Marlborough lead the way with revenue per room.
Fuel fears: Latest dodgy batch of avgas highlights lack of resilience
The fourth fuel issue in 13 months is straining the patience of airlines.
Fuel rationing for Christmas: Bad batch of avgas hits airlines again
Airlines forced to cut back on taking on fuel in capital after another bad batch found.
Cathay Pacific returns to Christchurch - what’s next in NZ?
Airline has been flying here for 40 years
Quitting: AirAsia X pulls out of New Zealand - again
Airline has a record of starting NZ services then pulling out, even before the pandemic.
What Cathay Pacific's return to Christchurch means for Aotearoa
The airline is rebuilding its international network after the pandemic.
What's in the pipeline for tourism and hospitality? New minister's plan for summer
New minister faces long wishlist but says he’s open to new ideas about funding the sector.
Air NZ faces tougher year, data shows air fares fall
Airline bracing for a tough second half, gets Wamos back to bolster fleet.
First look: Inside Auckland Airport's $300m transport hub
New carparks flexible to allow for longer farewell if 'kiss-and-go' not enough.
Game-changer: Air NZ's new free offering on domestic flights
The airline says installing the satellite-based system is a no-brainer.
First look: Inside the new $800 a night luxury Pullman hotel at Auckland Airport
Te Arikinui Pullman Hotel offers rooms for up to $820 a night.
Watch: Why this man flew from San Fran to NZ for only 4hrs
Why Carl Brothers flew to NZ from San Fransisco and back in a day.
United Airlines’ Christchurch flights mean big tourism boost
It's the first airline and US carrier to fly direct to the South Island in 20 years.
Watch: United Airlines breaks new ground with latest Aotearoa flight
It becomes the first US carrier to fly non-stop into Christchurch from San Francisco.
How billionaire Julian Robertson fell in love with NZ’s top end luxury lodges
What the management deal means for Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers and Matakauri.
What's on offer at $30,000 a night luxury lodge
The lodge has an ultra luxe farmhouse charm but it's the wildlife that leaves its mark.
Jetstar adds more seats as it lays down challenge to Air NZ
Budget carrier plans 150,000 more seats across domestic and transtasman network.
Tesla of the skies: Small battery plane a giant leap for Air NZ
Airline says order a major milestone in journey to carbon zero.
Air NZ's new battery planes - how far will they fly?
Ailrline will initially operate aircraft as a cargo-only option for NZ Post.
NZ Jet looks for clearer air in luxury market
Some sectors feeling heat from tough economy but luxury flight deals weathering the storm.
Grounded: Parts problem forces Air NZ to cancel some regional flights
Airline says it identified an issue with a sensor in six of its Q300s.
Which airline holds power over the Tasman?
An application to regulators has shone a light on the post-Covid market.
Captain’s call: Outlook for travel from face of Flight Centre
Boom for travel managers as businesses keep travelling.
Suite as: Singapore Airlines ultra-luxe A380 returns to New Zealand
First time for the airline's superjumbo on scheduled flights since the pandemic hit.
Why Emirates' latest A380 test flight is an aviation breakthrough
The flight could pave the way for the future adoption of 100 per cent Saf.
Qantas flexes its muscle with airfare deals for Kiwis
More competition is possible, codeshare application by Air NZ and Virgin Australia says.
NZ-made workhorse plane aimed at new market
The Hamilton-based company is the country’s only aircraft manufacturer.
Air NZ-Virgin Australia codeshare: What will happen to competition?
A look at why the two airlines are making up after a bitter bust-up five years ago.
Air New Zealand simulator centre fire could set back pilot training
Pilot training has been a pinch point for the airline's recovery.
Kiwi townhouse rental owner wins apology from global accommodation giant
A $182b online booking service says sorry after payment problems.
Hooking up again: Virgin Australia and Air NZ get cosy on the Tasman again
Codeshare makes it easier for Virgin passengers to fly around Aotearoa.
Inside the hotel industry: How the sector operates in New Zealand
And who are the largest players?
From butcher to hotel-maker: The Kiwi boss at global giant Marriott
And the connection he'd like to make with the All Blacks.