AirlinesAir NZ tumbles to $440m lossAirline faces another heavy loss in the current financial year, gets $450m of Govt support25 Aug 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesD-Day looms for Air NZ: How it could fly through DeltaDomestic lockdown came at bad time after transtasman halt but growing longhaul clarity.25 Aug 05:25 AM
New ZealandKiwis stranded in Queenstown given 24-hour lifeline to get homeStranded New Zealanders have been hoping for an extension of the 48-hour grace period.19 Aug 02:15 AM
AirlinesHundreds of Rarotonga returnees could be stranded due to limited domestic flightsThere are two flights from Rarotonga today and limited domestic flights to get them home.19 Aug 01:02 AM
TravelQueenstown a 'pinch point' as Air NZ asks for more timeSome 600 passengers may not make tonight's deadline to travel.18 Aug 10:37 PM
New ZealandCovid-infected Air NZ staffer: What we knowThe woman is aged in her 60s and was fully vaccinated.18 Aug 10:02 PM
AirlinesAir travel scramble: Air NZ stands firm on refund policyConsumer NZ calls on Air NZ to "do the right thing" and offer refunds on all tickets.18 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesA 'crushing' blow: Latest lockdown hits wounded airlinesIn the scramble to get passengers home social distancing on planes could be difficult.18 Aug 05:25 AM
AirlinesAir New Zealand's 48-hour scramble to get 50,000 Kiwis homeAir New Zealand CEO Greg Foran has outlined a plan for the lockdown.17 Aug 08:35 PM
New ZealandAir New Zealand, Jetstar operating normal flight schedules for next 48 hours"We want to remind customers that we've been here before."17 Aug 09:29 AM
AirlinesGrant Robertson tells Air NZ to push back capital raiseAirline had been expected to announce plans to raise $1 billion before the end of August.12 Aug 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ and Auckland International Airport downgraded by JardenThe transtasman bubble pause has prompted a rethink by analyst.05 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionVaccine passport? How far should compulsory proof of vaccination go, and what rights do New Zealanders have?Air NZ is one of a number of airlines already trialling the IATA travel pass initiative.04 Aug 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ downgrade: This year is getting much tougherAir NZ expects losses to increase, analyst says bad outlook could delay capital raise.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandClaims of drunken behaviour on Olympians' flight back to NZAthletes returning from the Tokyo Olympics turned plane into 'party bus'.04 Aug 01:03 AM
AirlinesTranstasman bubble hit: Air NZ forecasts losses up to $530mAir New Zealand has extended its expected losses from $450m to $530m.03 Aug 08:53 PM
AirlinesAir NZ unveils new in-flight snack optionsPopcorn, crisps, muesli bars and chocolate are now on the menu.28 Jul 09:10 PM
AirlinesAir NZ unveils 300,000 domestic flights under $100The airline has revealed cheap fares today.26 Jul 02:16 AM
AirlinesBubble pause: Air NZ takes financial hit, airline group pushes for wage helpAri NZ expecting a short term financial hit until such time as the bubble reopens23 Jul 05:28 AM
New ZealandCovid 19: Air NZ adds flights to help stranded Kiwis get homeMan said his daughter tried to book flights, but claims they were all gone in minutes.23 Jul 04:25 AM
AirlinesIs NZ's border already closed to Aussie? Air NZ message says it isQuarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Australia has been paused.22 Jul 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesGrant Bradley: Why a union veteran's been appointed to Air NZ boardGoulter one voice among many on the board but no doubt Govt expects it to be heard.19 Jul 05:30 AM
AirlinesAir New Zealand appoints three new directorsThe three appointments will replace retiring board members.18 Jul 10:56 PM
New Zealand'Nice buzz': Queenstown businesses humming with Kiwi travellersAir New Zealand is calling these holidays their busiest July break ever.14 Jul 10:05 PM
New ZealandPM: Pregnant NZer stranded in Sydney likely eligible for flightMercy flights from New South Wales begin today.12 Jul 08:51 PM
New ZealandEmergency flights from NSW fully booked within 15 minutesBookings for flights from NSW now available - but spots are limited.12 Jul 12:14 AM
New Zealand'Anxious, and cruel': Govt's MIQ and pre-departure steps criticisedKiwis tying to get home says giving MIQ rooms to those taking overseas holidays is cruel.10 Jul 11:33 PM
AirlinesRunning hot and cold: More Air NZ flights to Raro, Kiwis flock to ski fieldsBoost for flights, Bachcare says Kiwis filling gaps left by Aussies around and ski fields.09 Jul 05:12 AM
AirlinesHalf a million Kiwis set to travel around NZ over holidaysDomestic travel is set to peak in the coming months.06 Jul 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ unveils long-haul flights for summerFlights added as Australian-based Intrepid Travel urges clear road map for NZ opening up.06 Jul 05:34 AM
New ZealandHorror flight: Plane bound for Dunedin forced to turn back to WellingtonPassengers: 'Everything was up in the air in the plane, it was pretty crazy.'06 Jul 02:42 AM
New ZealandTravel bubble pause: Tourism and hospitality sector facing 'avalanche of cancellations'Mayor Jim Boult said it felt a bit like "we're all dressed up and no place to go."27 Jun 07:55 PM
Airlines'A fluid and uncertain time': Air NZ cancels flights as Australian travel bans biteLarge numbers of passengers are cancelling their trips to Australia.27 Jun 05:31 AM
New Zealand'Let's hope it's only 72 hours': Travel ban set to test travel agenciesNo guarantee that the three-day hold on the travel bubble will end in 72 hours.27 Jun 02:45 AM