AirlinesBoeing, Airbus both claim success at ParisThe battle to sell wide-body jets has stepped up with both Boeing and Airbus claiming success from the Paris Air Show.25 Jun 05:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ's 787s coming in 2014The first of Air New Zealand's 787s being built by Boeing has had its engines fitted, and the airline has released details of routes it could fly.25 Jun 05:08 AM
AirlinesAir NZ's 787 heading to Tokyo, ShanghaiAir New Zealand is nearing the end of what will be a decade-long journey to get the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner into its fleet.24 Jun 07:50 PM
New Zealand'Bang and flash' as plane hit by lightning'I've never been struck by lightning in all my years of flying.' An MP was one of many who got a shocking surprise on an Air NZ flight this morning.16 Jun 10:16 PM
AgribusinessCartel case: Air NZ price fixing "hurt consumers"Air New Zealand will pay more than $8 million in penalties for its role in air cargo price fixing, offending which a High Court judge says hurt consumers.13 Jun 06:34 AM
AirlinesAir NZ flies the silver fernAir New Zealand is laying on the Kiwi look thick by adding a fern to the koru, ditching teal and going black and white on all its aircraft.11 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionSusan Watson: Mixed-ownership model warrants closer lookThe debate over the sale of shares in state-owned enterprises has been polarised.10 Jun 05:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ faces $7.5m penalty hitAir New Zealand and the Commerce Commission have buried the hatchet after a long-running legal battle, with the national carrier agreeing to pay a $7.5 million penalty for cargo price-fixing breaches of the Commerce Act.07 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandAir NZ stands by tattoo policyAir New Zealand is standing by its policy of not allowing visible tattoos on customer service staff after an internal review.07 Jun 02:35 AM
AgribusinessEnd in sight for Air NZ cartel caseThe end is in sight for the long and sometimes acrimonious legal battle between the Commerce Commission and Air New Zealand.07 Jun 01:50 AM
AirlinesAir NZ's flying salesmanAir NZ boss Christopher Luxon has sold everything from soap to icecream. Now he wants to sell tickets...06 Jun 05:30 PM
AirlinesBusiness as usual: Virgin Aust bossVirgin Australia's boss John Borghetti maintains it's business as usual at the airline, despite Air New Zealand becoming the company's biggest shareholder.06 Jun 05:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ dismissal justifiedA flight attendant fired by Air New Zealand for her conduct on a flight between Auckland and Rarotonga has lost her claim for unjustified dismissal.05 Jun 10:40 PM
AgribusinessAir NZ agrees to settleAir New Zealand has done a u-turn in its long-running air-cargo case with the Commerce Commission and has agreed to settle the proceedings.05 Jun 04:59 AM
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
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
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
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
