Former Google executive Avi Golan appointed to the new role.

Air New Zealand's flights from Auckland to Buenos Aires begin today, and competition is tipped to get hot.

Delivering record profits for the past two years, it's no surprise Air New Zealand's Rob McDonald has been named Deloitte chief financial officer of the year.

Luxon, the 2015 Deloitte Top 200 Executive of the Year, is very clear about his success being underpinned by a strong team.

Air New Zealand chairman Tony Carter has been named the 2015 winner of the Shareholders Association's Beacon Award.

Pilots are alarmed at the lack of safety zones at the end of Wellington Airport's runway and have filed court action.

Unaccompanied children flying on Air NZ planes will soon be issued with electronic wristbands that will trigger text messages to caregivers through their journey.

Virgin Australia will boost the number of its transtasman services next year.

Air NZ has signed a three-year deal with Flight Centre that will see the travel booking chain help promote the national carrier's services.

Air New Zealand is considering the Philippines as another longhaul destination after confirming it will fly to Vietnam next year.

Airline will be flying three times a week to Ho Chi Minh City.

Country is growing in popularity for Kiwi travellers.

Three of Auckland Zoo's orang-utans are being moved to new American homes to help with the international breeding programme for the endangered great ape.

Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon says his airline's marketing in China aims to portray this country as romantic and an ideal destination for families.

Air New Zealand chief executive says his airline's marketing in China aims to portray this country as romantic and an ideal destination for families.

Air NZ's first South American route has been years in the planning, reports Grant Bradley.

Air New Zealand will purchase 15 new ATR72-600 aircraft to operate on regional services, the airline announced today.

Passengers on an Air New Zealand flight were forced to wait for hours on the tarmac after a pilot failed to show up because he confused the time.

Air New Zealand has challenged Qantas to paint its planes black if the All Blacks win the Rugby World Cup final.

Air New Zealand has been named Australasia's Leading Airline for the seventh consecutive year at the 2015 World Travel Awards.

Air New Zealand has extended the use of electronic devices to all regional flights.

Qantas and Air New Zealand spark tongue-in-cheek Twitter war with suggestions of a "friendly wager" as All Blacks and Wallabies reach final.

Air NZ's share price is up 8 per cent and it's gained 0.9 per cent on the NZX following its AGM.

American airline returning to New Zealand with flights between Auckland and San Francisco as it deepens its partnership with Air NZ.

Air NZ boss Christopher Luxon says a huge opportunity exists to increase visitor arrivals from the US, but misconceptions about this country need to be overcome.

Air NZ's annual shareholders meeting is on today - with the airline in possibly the best shape it's ever been.

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A passenger on the flight that was stranded in Hong Kong said, "I'm pretty tired. I've only slept three hours since Friday night."

A jam-packed Air NZ flight stranded in Hong Kong for 19 hours left passengers - including the airline's chairman - camping out in the terminal.

A price war being waged between New Zealand's two main airlines has resulted in a "a low fares bonanza" that appears set to continue into next year.