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Ash cloud from Whakaari/White Island cancels flights
Flights from Auckland and Wellington were among those cancelled.

Ryan Bridge: Our high airfare curse is one of economics not competition
Eighty percent of New Zealand's land is uninhabited.

Watch: Deer's ill-fated dash to airport - 'I've hit the darn thing'
It ran across suburban streets and the runway – then authorities intervened.

NZ lagging behind most comparable countries on space spending
NZ has one operational spaceport at Mahia; UK is developing six.

Emirates Group announces record $10.5b gross profit
Group invested billions in new aircraft, infrastructure and technology.

Air NZ's premium economy v Skycouch: Which is the winner?
In the battle for the space between economy and business, the winner might surprise you.

Wellington Airport boosts income but faces festering fleet problems
Airport performance improves but chief warns fleet issues could linger for a year.

Air NZ to suspend Christchurch-Gold Coast flights over summer
Demand, market conditions and fleet constraints influenced the decision, Air NZ said.

Greg Foran defends exit from Air NZ top job amid aircraft problems
'There's other things that I'm keen to do.'

Airfares too high? Take the bus, InterCity says ahead of new electric bus launch
A new electric city bus is coming. Long-haul EV buses may be viable in a year or so too.

Pilot's sky-high 'I love you' message spotted over Auckland
A pilot's flight path spelled 'I love you' in the sky over Auckland and Warkworth.

Second airline to fly between Auckland and Perth, Qantas revives non-stop route
Kiwis can book seats on the newly announced flights from today.

US, Israel strikes on Yemen after Houthi missile hits Tel Aviv airport
Houthi media reports three strikes in Sanaa and seven in Al-Jawf.

Drones enter airspace near Auckland Airport, suspend flights
'Flying a drone this close to an airport puts aircraft, crew and passengers at risk.'

'Zero tolerance': Air NZ flight delayed by disruptive incident
Incident occurred on the aircraft, causing an hour and a half delay.

Air New Zealand's 787-9 Dreamliner retrofit: CEO Greg Foran on big investment, top job
Advances in the digital world will be replicated in the flight experience, Foran says.

Travel debate: Should you drink alcohol on flights?
The decision about drinking on a plane is a personal one, but here's what to consider.

Auckland Airport to get new cargo precinct as fruit and vege freight booms
Airport outlines cargo precinct plan. Meanwhile, a US duty-free ban takes effect today.

'Incredible savings': Qantas launches flash sale for NZ travellers
The sale lasts 48 hours and has already started.

Air NZ overhauls emission targets: How more sustainable fuel could power future flights
Airline says overseas turmoil doesn't change its goal to slash emissions.

'Lost overboard': US Navy's $100m mistake
'All personnel are accounted for, with one sailor sustaining a minor injury.'