AirlinesBoeing starts assembly on bigger DreamlinerThe first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - similar to the plane Air New Zealand will fly - is being assembled at Boeing's plant in Everett, Washington state.04 Jun 05:30 PM
AirlinesFyfe on lookout for next big thingFormer Air New Zealand boss Rob Fyfe is catching up with old friends at the global meeting of aviation leaders in South Africa but he's not looking for a job in the industry.03 Jun 05:30 PM
AirlinesRivals inspire Air NZ auditAir New Zealand is doing a top-to-bottom review of service and looking to forge new alliances.02 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionRodney Hide: The writing's on the armAir NZ's rejection of would-be employee Claire Nathan because of the ta moko on her forearm highlights how NZ is developing, writes Rodney Hide.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandTattoo case boss backs Air NZ's banThe owner of a spit roast catering company who won the right to ask an employee to cover up her tattoo is backing Air New Zealand's decision not to hire a woman sporting a traditional ta moko on her lower arm.31 May 05:30 PM
KahuPassengers forced to leave Air NZ flightPassengers on an Air NZ flight in Christchurch were forced to leave the plane shortly after boarding after they were exposed to fumes from de-icing.29 May 10:51 PM
KahuTattooed applicant goes right off Air NZClaire Nathan, the woman who was barred by Air NZ from working as an air hostess because of a ta moko on her forearm, says she no longer wants to work for the airline.29 May 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Up to Air NZ to judge the real view of tattoosEditorial: Nobody outside Air New Zealand is in a position to question its commercial judgment. Critics do not depend for their salaries on the airline's success.29 May 05:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ wrangle: Tattoos the 'new norm'Prime Minister John Key says he is surprised by Air New Zealand's refusal to hire a woman with a traditional Maori tattoo.28 May 12:33 AM
AirlinesMaori tattoo doesn't cut it at Air NZClaire Nathan says she had her dreams of being an air hostess dashed after Air New Zealand turned her away because of her ta moko.27 May 08:00 PM
AirlinesAirlines warn a rise in air fares is likely with increased leviesTravellers are likely to be hit with an increase in air fares following a hike in air traffic control levies, a group representing major airlines says.19 May 07:03 PM
OpinionAsk Susan: $15 for a reprintI lost my receipt after paying my annual Koru Club membership and asked Air New Zealand for another copy. They were going to charge me $15.18 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCrack spotted in cockpit windowAn Air New Zealand flight from Wellington to Auckland had to return to Wellington shortly after take-off, after the pilot noticed a crack in the cockpit window.17 May 03:45 AM
BDBDAgribusinessAir NZ cartel fight continuesThe Commerce Commission is sticking to its guns in the long-running air cargo cartel case against Air NZ, which yesterday renewed its bid to have the case dropped.10 May 02:15 AM
AirlinesAir NZ says cartel case should be droppedAir New Zealand is calling on the Commerce Commission to end its long-running cargo price-fixing action - on the eve of a key hearing in the case.09 May 08:40 PM
AirlinesParties mum on airline cartel talksThe Commerce Commission says it cannot comment on whether it has reached any resolution in its long-running air cargo proceedings against Air New Zealand.06 May 05:30 PM
SharesFlight attendant's bullying claim failsAn flight attendant claiming she suffered sexual comments from a drunk passenger and bullying by managers has failed in a personal grievance claim against Air NZ.06 May 12:54 AM
AirlinesAir NZ hunts for copies of secret planA confidential document outlining Air NZ's plans for saving money and finding business was accidentally released internally, sparking concerns it would be made public.01 May 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Right time to sell Air NZ to mum and dadEditorial: When the Government confirmed its mixed-ownership model strategy, it was taken for granted that Air New Zealand would be the tail-end Charlie.28 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandAir NZ to pay costs in overpayment caseAir New Zealand has been ordered to pay more than $13,000 in legal costs to an employee who was overpaid $70,000.15 Apr 05:03 AM
