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.
Campervans versus cruise: One more speed bump for tourism company
Company had previously warned of hit to profit from slow vehicle sales.
Air fare warning: Squeeze on transtasman competition bad news for Kiwis
Codeshare means capacity on Tasman will remain limited.
Air New Zealand’s profit is picked to plunge – here's why
The airline has faced mounting financial pressure and the outlook is gloomy.
Tourism Holdings ‘troubled’ result forecast; Forsyth Barr says investors need assuarance
Vehicle sales margins under pressure in Australia.
Together again: Air NZ-Virgin Australia deal approved
Airlines have Qantas as a common rival and say 'romance is back' after an earlier bust-up.
Auckland Airport in countdown to opening new domestic terminal
Analysts welcome 'solid' profit result but international growth slowing.
Auckland Airport underlying profit up 87% as recovery continues
The company is facing slower-than-expected passenger growth.
Port of Auckland pays extra $10m dividend to city after profit climbs 22%
Company reviewing charges for cruise ships being hit by other soaring costs.
Summer flying: Which airlines are coming and going at Auckland Airport
The key group of holidaymakers identified for airlines as cost-of-living crunch hits.
Queenstown Airport pays record dividend as earnings edge up
Transtasman flights boost for southern tourist hotspot.
Qantas in trial to make flying to Australia easier
Australia adopts digital arrival cards, following New Zealand's lead.
Alarm bells ringing: Backlash grows against Govt fees hitting tourism sector
'All we’re shifting is the cost from the taxpayer to the visitor' - Tourism Minister.
Qantas doubles down on Auckland-New York route as New Zealand push deepens
Australian airline will have double the frequency of Air NZ on flagship route.
Tourism NZ looking to the stars to boost sagging visitor industry
Food part of push to make this country a winter destination.
Tourism at a standstill: ‘Stop chopping it off at the knees’
Tourism recovery stalls with NZ arrivals 17% below pre-Covid; visa costs to rise sharply.
Tourism numbers flatlining despite recovery in some markets
For the June year, visitor arrivals from India were at 130% of the 2019 level.
Air New Zealand Airpoints tech revamp done: Now what?
New upper tier coming next year to improve Airpoints scheme.
House of Travel’s new boss David Coombes: Post-pandemic surge of demand still going strong
The signs are good for leisure travel.
Grim forecast for Air New Zealand: What’s hurting the airline now
Air fares up 50% on pre-Covid levels but falls could stoke demand, analyst says.
Airpoints alert: Air NZ warns of disruption during tech revamp
What's going to be offline this week.
Stormy seas: Challenges ahead for cruise industry’s goal to earn $1b a year
New Zealand is struggling to get pre-pandemic momentum going again.
100% Pure New Zealand turns 25 - what’s next?
The marketing slogan has attracted controversy and praise.
Bargain shopping at Auckland Airport: Another decision looms over duty-free operator
Seven contenders named by travel retail specialist as long-term sole provider.
'We’re not a cash cow' – aviation sector reacts to soaring fees at NZ beauty spot
Government minister accepts charges look 'significant' but are spread over all passengers.
Red flag for airlines: Study finds travellers overwhelmed by choice
The range of fares and add-ons is making it more difficult to compare prices.
Battle of business class: Qatar Airways fires a new shot
Arline says new product provides more social space for groups travelling together.
Better deals for guests as hotel revenue slides back to where it was five years ago
International recovery not making up for domestic weakness.
Air New Zealand’s Kiri Hannifin: ‘I live in my own skin - it’s pretty much all I’ve got’
The former face of Countdown has had to balance business and strongly held social values
Mood lighting: How Qantas plans to help cut jetlag on world's longest flights
The airline's non-stop flights from Sydney to London and New York will start from 2026.
Who loses most in Auckland Airport v airlines pricing stoush
Regulator says airport targeting excess profits of more than $226 million over five years.
'Passengers are paying': Airlines step up attack over Auckland Airport prices
Although regulator says work programme is reasonable, airlines insist it's too costly.
Back to the drawing board: Auckland Airport prepared to lower prices after ComCom ruling
The commission finds airport’s charges are in excess of what is reasonable.
Auckland Airport charges too high - Commerce Commission
Regulator says airport on track for $200m excess profit.
Battlelines being redrawn as call on Auckland Airport prices looming
Airport says it needs to cover cost of building, airlines say its spending too much.
Air New Zealand boss on delays: 'It’s got to improve – I accept that'
The airline fronts up to questions on delays and debit card charges and wheelchair policy.
Aloha: Hawaiian Airlines extends its seasonal service to NZ
Airline capturing school holidays with expansion of schedule.
Why Air NZ is doubling down on Dreamliners despite Boeing woes
Airline says planes have been a game-changer for the last 10 years.
Visitor numbers to NZ still at around 80% of pre-Covid levels
The recovery shows Kiwis taking holidays overseas is far stronger.
Where Kiwis stash their cash on holiday overseas
Mastercard survey also finds Kiwis are bringing home a fortune in loose change.
Air New Zealand jobs on the line in cost-cutting drive
Airline says none of the jobs going are on the frontline.
Christchurch Rich List family firm buys US honey business
Christchurch-based healthy products business is run by ex-Air NZ marketing boss Mike Tod.
Direct flights to India: What it will take to get them off the ground?
Air New Zealand alliance partner keen on flights too - when the time is right.
Qantas loyalty scheme revamp for a million Kiwi members
The Australian airline is making a renewed push into the NZ market.
Chinese takeaway: Recycled cooking oil from EcoCeres in China to power Air NZ flights
Airline says it risks falling behind targets for sustainable aviation fuel.
China Airlines, Batik Air's big moves on the Tasman, Cathay Pacific's plan for summer
Where passengers win and lose in a transtasman shakeup.
Jetstar boss: More NZ flights in the pipeline as demand holds up in low-cost market
Qantas subsidiary says it will do even more flying to meet strong 'price sensitive' demand
New routes, cheaper fares: Jetstar makes major transtasman move
Jetstar launches two new transtasman routes, increasing NZ flights.
Air NZ sales boss on setting fares and the best time to get a bargain
Airline sales boss says customers are feeling the economic pressure.
Why air traffic control trainees got a 300% pay boost
Controllers previously trained in 'live environment' with just living costs covered.
Holiday price relief: Where hotel room rates are falling fastest
'For many hotel operators, the forecast for the next few months is like a blizzard.'
Air NZ adds more seats to Japan amid Asia push
As part of tourism drive, airline boosts capacity and gives Kiwis more holiday options.
Bird strikes explained: How common are they in New Zealand?
When aircraft are most likely to hit birds — and what happens when they do.
Emirates' plans for NZ: New planes and more flights in the mix
Airline pays massive bonus, seeks 5000 cabin crew and lays on more goodies for passengers.
Cathay Pacific’s line in the sand: Last plane leaves desert boneyard after pandemic
'For some of the team it's quite emotional . . . it's come full circle'.
Cam Wallace on a year at Qantas
Former Air NZ high flyer has a prestigious job at Qantas international - a $10b business.
Turbulent times: More passengers belted up - even in the Emirates bar
Airline turbulence reporting programme grows as more flyers buckle up.
Airlines making out of each passenger 'enough for a cup of coffee'
Willie Walsh warns that prices will go up as airlines spend more on green fuel.
Big questions for airline bosses at global summit in Dubai
More than 1500 participants to attend annual industry gathering.
Qantas deal with Perth Airport opens up scope for non-stop Auckland flights
The airline has flown the route before and its return will help push down fares.
Pilots’ warning to passengers after Jetstar’s Christchurch runway scare
Pilots group providing support for colleagues involved after plane skidded from runway.
Air NZ's message to dead man: 'We’re sorry your plans have changed'
Woman whose father died shocked at time taken to reverse a credit card payment.
Watch: Auckland Airport's new terminal 20 per cent built despite airlines' concerns about cost
Airlines worried about the cost of the project, but airport says building well under way.
What’s New Zealand worth? Govt plans include option for $100 levy on tourists
Country out of pocket by $250m to support international visitors.
Top travel agents named as industry bounces back strongly
First Travel Agents Association of New Zealand awards since before pandemic.
Myth busting: Tourism New Zealand’s radical shift to promoting the country
Country's marketing body puts all its resources into promoting NZ year-round.
Making memories at NZ luxury lodges
The new boss has a simple philosophy: meet the high expectations of the uber-wealthy.
Where Kiwis are heading next on holidays
The cost-of-living crunch is grounding some travellers but others are flying high.
Travel’s big bounce: Tourist numbers recovering and Kiwis are taking off
Last year's soggy tourism recovery is a drag on the economy, says Kiwibank.
Soaring airfares: International prices up 7.2% in a month
Sliding accommodation prices provide some good news for travellers.
From caskets to campers - TrailLite’s next move after turning 70
NZ manufacturer beat the odds to thrive with sales of $57m a year.
Flight Centre survey finds what business travellers want
Data provides insights for providers of services for travellers.
Big events, bright spotlight: Christchurch lines up for the big dance
The major events industry is worth about $700m a year - Christchurch is back in the game.
Switcheroo: New face at the top of House of Travel is industry veteran
The industry veteran is replacing Bruce Parton.
Transtasman passengers hit by Qantas ‘ghost flights’ in line for $500 in compo
Airline ordered to pay A$120m after 'falling short' over flight disruption.
Air New Zealand longhaul fleet faces years of disruption
Airlines around the world faced with delays in repairing planes and getting new ones.
New York return for $1499: Qantas fires hot shot in airfare battle to the US
The Australian airline marks a year of Auckland-New York flights with an airfare deal.
Soaring airfares: Air NZ happy 'to open the books' as political heat grows
Government not ruling out market study of domestic ticket prices.
Air New Zealand versus Jetstar: Which airline’s the most reliable right now
A hit to reliability comes as Air NZ is pushing up prices on domestic routes.