WorldWatch: Test rocket explodes seconds after launch at Norwegian spaceportIsar Aerospace gathered valuable data despite the failed test flight.30 Mar 06:20 PM
Travel newsConstipated passenger sues airline alleging he was forcibly removed from bathroomThe pilot allegedly forced open the bathroom door, exposing the man to fellow passengers. 25 Mar 07:30 AM
New Zealand‘Wave down like a queen’: Balloon pilot’s 20-year journeyHigh-flyer on what she loves about the pursuit. 21 Mar 11:00 PM
Travel newsTravellers ‘can’t understand English’, accuse airport security of discrimination at screeningThe woman filed a complaint after an officer's alleged comment to another passenger.20 Mar 06:48 PM
Travel newsQantas tempts Kiwis to Aus with sale on ‘hundreds of thousands’ of ticketsQantas is offering Kiwis discounted flights between NZ and Australia for a limited time.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPilots with cancelled or suspended licences will have new appeal rightsIndustry responds to new appeal system.19 Mar 10:48 PM
WorldDramatic video captures splashdown after 9 months in spaceNasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth today, hitching a different ride home to close out a saga that began with a bungled test flight.Watch19 Mar 02:38 AM
WorldBack on Earth: Crew-9 astronauts conclude extended space stayThe SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the Florida coast.18 Mar 11:25 PM
WorldWatch: Stranded astronauts finally back on EarthTheir mission faced technical issues and became a political flashpoint.18 Mar 10:18 PM
World‘Wonderful day’: Relief as astronauts finally see replacements arriveThe stranded astronauts were stuck due to issues with the Boeing Starliner.16 Mar 07:03 PM
WorldESA spacecraft captures rare images of Mars moon during fly-byHera snapped rare pictures of the mysterious Deimos from 5600km away.13 Mar 07:58 PM
New ZealandAir India flight suffers clogged TOILETS forcing emergency landingAn Air India flight suffered clogged toilets, forcing an emergency landing after more than 10 hours of flying. The airline confirmed that flight AI126, bound for Delhi.Watch11 Mar 07:50 PM
Travel news‘You don’t think, you act‘: Man praised for disarming teen with gun on Melbourne-Sydney flightAvalon Airport has offered Barry Clark 'free flights for life' for his bravery.08 Mar 10:11 PM
BusinessRocket Lab reveals role in Firefly’s moon landing, investment banker rates it against Elon Musk’s SpaceXThe mission software and solar panels were supplied by the Kiwi-American company.04 Mar 01:11 AM
World‘Terrified’: Jeff Bezos to send Katy Perry and Gayle King to spaceThe flight will be the first all-female commercial space mission.27 Feb 08:08 PM
New ZealandPlane crash at Tauranga Airport prompts investigationA person trapped in the plane was rescued using special equipment.26 Feb 11:22 PM
Travel news‘Everyone was afraid’: Bomb scare diverts international flight Two Italian fighter jets escorted the plane, which was carrying 199 passengers plus crew.23 Feb 11:36 PM
Travel news‘Seconds cost lives’: Why flight attendants' instructions actually matterRecent disasters show how flight attendants play the most critical role in an emergency. 23 Feb 03:35 AM
New Zealand‘Nothing is going to move’: IT glitch in Air NZ regional planes temporarily grounds fleetPassengers face delays as Air NZ works to fix software issues.19 Feb 06:33 PM
Travel newsOver-fuelled plane leaves uni-bound passengers behindPassengers received up to $700 each to disembark the overweight flight.17 Feb 05:02 AM
Travel newsPassenger jet ‘nearly ran out of fuel’ during storm over UKDespite no injuries to passengers or crew, regulators warned of a 'serious incident'.15 Feb 10:05 PM
BusinessKea Aerospace makes first stratospheric flightKea Aerospace achieves a major milestone with the Kea Atmos Mk1b, soaring into the stratosphere for the first time.Watch11 Feb 07:00 PM
Travel newsGrisly bird strike forces passenger jet to make emergency landingPilots had to abandon flight almost immediately after takeoff upon striking the birds.09 Feb 10:46 PM
Travel newsAirport workers arrested, accused of leaking video after Washington DC plane crashCNN was able to obtain damning footage of the plane's fatal collision with a helicopter.04 Feb 01:50 AM
LifestyleMost popular dream job for Kiwis revealed in global studyFrom aspiring doctors to DJ dreams, the world's most sought-after jobs may surprise you.15 Jan 10:30 PM
WorldPlane crash images spark speculation it was ‘accidentally shot down’Russian military bloggers suggest the plane could have been mistaken for Ukranian drone.25 Dec 10:43 PM
WorldWatch: Kazakhstan plane crashes, killing 38; rescuers pull survivors from wreckageAzerbaijan declares national mourning after deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan.25 Dec 06:58 PM
New ZealandAuckland-bound Air NZ flight turns back due to mechanical faultThe flight was on its way to Auckland when it was forced to return to Christchurch.23 Dec 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesInside look: Air New Zealand's 'world-first' Dreamliner retrofitNew seats, bigger screens and legroom plus a luxury business premier option.04 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The regions need abysmal Air NZ to be reliableOPINION: 'Our death toll would have been much higher under a different system.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWellington Airport’s big runway project set to shake up international travelThe runway will be able to handle direct flights to Asia in a $500m redevelopment.21 Nov 06:00 PM
BusinessThe first Kiwi-made aircraft to go supersonicDawn Aerospace's Mk II Aurora becomes the first Kiwi designed made aircraft to break the sound barrier. Video / Dawn AerospaceWatch18 Nov 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is Air New Zealand's latest safety video a slam dunk?OPINION: Another airline has been praised for a different route – a no-nonsense approach.14 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Cloak of secrecy': Aviation leaders accuse CAA of covert restructureThe Herald understands 85-110 positions at the CAA could be disestablished.11 Nov 04:00 PM
