MPs become accustomed to free travel in their daily work. Perhaps that is why they think they deserve more of the same in their retirement.

Some former MPs can already spend up to $22,345 of taxpayers' money every year on international travel for them and their spouses.

Critics have attacked move they say will nearly double the value of international travel perks for former MPs.

Air New Zealand has been issued with a formal warning by the Commerce Commission and will stop pre-selecting travel insurance for passengers buying tickets online.

The results for the six months to December 2014 has been fairly lacklustre, with one notable exception, Brian Gaynor writes.

Auckland Airport is resisting pressure from a community group to soundproof homes under new flight paths north of Manukau Harbour.

Air NZ says a big surge in its capacity this year should lead to lower airfares.

An Air NZ sponsorship deal has hit headlines in a tit-for-tat row between two of Britain's most influential newspapers over the integrity of their editorial content.

Lower oil prices mean the less efficient carriers with older aircraft than Air New Zealand are back in the game, writes Grant Bradley.

Air New Zealand has confirmed it will operate its next $29 Night Rider service between Palmerston North and Auckland.

New Zealand shares rose yesterday, heading back towards a record high after a two-day slide.

''Just out of the blue there was this really loud bang and a flash of light on the right side of the plane."

Air New Zealand is being investigated over possible misleading or deceptive conduct in the way it sells insurance with air fares.

Despite the plummeting cost of crude oil, business commentators say it is unlikely airline passengers will be offered cheaper tickets.

Further volcanic eruptions have disrupted more flights to and from Tonga this evening.

A dramatic new image has emerged of the volcanic eruption which has disrupted air travel to and from Tonga.

Hundreds of travellers and holidaymakers have been left stranded after flights to and from Tonga were cancelled yesterday because of a huge volcanic ash cloud.

Qantas has been named the world's safest airline, and Air NZ is in the top ten, according to a new report which also noted 2014 was a bad year for airline safety.

Air New Zealand will tomorrow resume flights to Singapore - its biggest long-haul move in a decade and one which marks the start of an aggressive growth phase.

Air New Zealand will tomorrow resume flights to Singapore - its biggest long-haul move in a decade and one which marks the start of an aggressive growth phase.

A former Air NZ flight attendant who resigned last month after an investigation into a booze-fuelled night will file a personal grievance against the company.

Former Dunedin mayor Peter Chin is recovering in hospital after being revived by an Air New Zealand crew shortly after take-off, it has been confirmed.