Air New Zealand faces a steep drop in full year profit but says tailwinds including strong tourism and flattening competition will help the company.

Air NZ's profit has taken a 24 per cent knock, what's driving the fall and what does it mean for ticket prices?

Air NZ posted a 24 per cent fall in first-half profit in the face of increasing competition.

Air New Zealand has joined the panel of carriers providing air services in the government's cross-agency contract designed to get

Air New Zealand faces a sharp fall in first half profits as increased competition puts pressure on yields and oil prices edge up.

Some return flights to Europe have fallen below $1000 and on sale to London for an "unheard" of $1099.

Jetstar has won a 10 year deal to fly government workers around the country as negotiations with Air NZ have yet to be concluded.

Trade minister Todd McClay is encouraging Air NZ and Qatar to patch up differences over a cancelled commercial deal.

Helen Van Berkel flies aboard NZ5832 from Auckland to Napier.

Air New Zealand has made its first foray into artificial intelligence, unveiling a chatbot to help passengers with common questions.

A young Kiwi couple's dream to see America has been dashed - at least temporarily - by Donald Trump's ban on visitors from seven majority-Muslim nations.

Passenger revenue in the first six months of Air New Zealand's financial year has fallen sharply.

Stockmarket drops amid light trading.

Qatar Airways is using the plane with the biggest range for the longest flight from Doha to Auckland.

Supermodel Rachel Hunter might not have left her heart in Kaeo when she visited the Far North town recently - but she did leave her

The tourism industry's biggest challenge is coping with record growth and finding ways to fund infrastructure.

Mediocre weather means more Kiwis than usual have been planning overseas trips and low fares out today will see those numbers increase, says an agent.

Less than 80 per cent of Air New Zealand's flights were on-schedule in 2016, according to a recent international study.

New Zealand shares rose on light volume, with A2 Milk Co, Z Energy and Air New Zealand all gaining, while Freightways dropped. The

A little girl has been reunited with her favourite teddy after she accidentally left him behind in Auckland Airport when her family moved to Germany.

Falling passenger demand for the Auckland-Norfolk Island service has led Air New Zealand to pull out of the route.

A passenger onboard an Air New Zealand flight where an elderly man allegedly assaulted a flight attendant said he had to physically restrain the man.

A flight was cancelled and police were called after an elderly plane passenger allegedly assaulted an Air New Zealand flight attendant.

Businesses are getting into the Christmas spirit, offering giveaways, discounts and donations to charity in the lead-up to Christmas.

The video features a host of Kiwi stars in beautiful Northland locations, from Rachel Hunter to Eliza McCartney.

COMMENT: Air NZ announced it was pulling out of Whanganui. It sent a powerful message that Whanganui was not worthy of our national carrier's munificence.

A man who appeared to be "under the influence" has made a dramatic dash across the tarmac near an Air New Zealand plane at San Francisco Airport.

Holidaymakers are spending the same amount of time driving to and from Auckland Airport as the international flights they are catching.

Air New Zealand has the best seats in the sky, if you can afford to fly premium economy.

The Kiwi take on Winter Wonderland is a cheeky ode to pavs, Jandals and everything else that makes the holidays here special.