New Zealand'We weren't on a beach'Frustrated passengers have slammed Air NZ for poor customer service, lack of communication and sympathy, as another plane is delayed overnight in Hong Kong.30 Jul 07:55 AM
New ZealandInside the Air NZ strandingThe 227 passengers who boarded Air New Zealand Flight 09 in Honolulu on a balmy Saturday night were expecting to land in Auckland about nine hours later.29 Jul 09:54 PM
New ZealandStranded passengers offered $1000Air New Zealand has issued an "unreserved apology" to 227 passengers caught up in a two day delay from Hawaii, and offered $1000 compensation.29 Jul 06:08 AM
New ZealandFaulty indicator delays Air NZ flightA faulty indication system prompted Air New Zealand pilots to abort take-off during departure from Hawaii last night.28 Jul 07:57 AM
AirlinesMixed profits tipped for earnings seasonAnalysts have mixed views on the outlook for the upcoming earnings season as some of NZ's biggest and most widely held firms prepare to report their annual results.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ staffer on meth chargeA flight attendant who worked for Air New Zealand for 24 years has been charged with bringing 25 grams of methamphetamine, with a street value of $581, into the country.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrugs hidden in uniformA flight attendant who worked for Air New Zealand for 24 years has been charged with bringing methamphetamine into the country concealed in his uniform jacket.24 Jul 06:40 AM
AirlinesBoeing to fix Air NZ's Dreamliner snagsAir NZ's Dreamliner will need modifications to equipment including the "last line of defence" that provides back-up power in the remote event of a dual engine failure.15 Jul 07:40 PM
AirlinesEmirates plans to double super jumbo fleetEmirates is about to put its 50th Airbus A380 into service and plans to almost double its fleet of the super jumbo within the next three years.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFog blankets AucklandThick fog has blanketed Auckland city this morning, affecting domestic and international flights and making driving through the city a short-sighted experience.13 Jul 08:24 PM
New ZealandNew plane for dream destinationsThe arrival of Air NZ's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner does not herald the start of lower airfares - but travellers will get access to new international destinations.12 Jul 01:33 AM
AirlinesAir NZ's Dreamliner touches downAir New Zealand's long anticipated Dreamliner has touched down at Auckland Airport.11 Jul 05:37 AM
AirlinesInside Air NZ's DreamlinerSeated in the middle of economy with four seats to either side, my view outside the window couldn't be clearer.10 Jul 06:51 AM
New ZealandAlarm at pilots' behaviourPassengers on board an Air NZ flight from Perth to Auckland are alarmed at the behaviour of the pilots, which lead to the captain locking his co-pilot out of the cockpit.07 Jul 05:46 AM
New ZealandPassenger dies on Air NZ flight a KiwiThe woman who died aboard an Air New Zealand flight late last week was a New Zealander.06 Jul 07:28 AM
New ZealandMid-air drama on Air NZ flightTwo Air New Zealand pilots were stood down and their cabin crew offered counselling after a frightening mid-air incident on a packed transtasman flight.05 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ boss joins Virgin Australia boardAir NZ chief Christopher Luxon will take his place on an expanded Virgin Australia board as that airline continues its struggle to make money in the tough Australian market.04 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ relaxes in-flight gadget banAir New Zealand passengers will now be able to use their handheld portable electronic devices in flight mode for the entire duration of their journey.03 Jul 11:35 PM
AirlinesAir NZ's new dream planeAir New Zealand’s first 787 Dreamliner touches down next week. Grant Bradley reports on the airline’s high hopes for its revolutionary new plane.03 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandDrugs allegedly in uniformA former Air New Zealand flight attendant has reportedly been charged with importing methamphetamine.27 Jun 06:20 AM
New ZealandPilot put 134 people at risk - watchdogAn Air New Zealand pilot put the safety of six crew and 128 passengers at risk while landing in foggy conditions, a transport watchdog has confirmed.26 Jun 12:30 AM
AirlinesStatus quo for Air NZ after Asiana probeAir NZ says it's business as usual, despite an inquiry into a crash in San Francisco finding the complexity of the Boeing 777 was to blame.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday foiled by faultTess and Sean McCormick heading to Niue for their first holiday in six years had their hopes dashed yesterday by a frustrating flight diversion.21 Jun 05:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ support gives events sector a boostThe growing push into the business events market has been boosted with the announcement Air New Zealand.18 Jun 05:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ employees sit in flight simulationAir NZ staff have been offered the first simulated flight experience on the new 787-9 Dreamliners - but they won't be leaving the ground.14 Jun 05:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ shakeup adds to flexibilitySeat-only fares will soon be available to Air New Zealand's domestic passengers right up until the last minute.11 Jun 05:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ awarded $3.2m settlementAir NZ has been awarded $3.2 million towards its legal costs by the Federal Court in Australia as part of the settlement of a class action over the air cargo market.06 Jun 07:10 AM
AirlinesAir NZ buys planes worth $1.6bAir New Zealand is replacing its Airbus international aircraft with new models worth $1.6 billion as it refreshes its fleet.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecurity breach delays Air NZ flightAn Air New Zealand flight was delayed after a woman walked on to the plane without a ticket.22 May 05:00 PM
