TravelTimaru flights face another day of bird disruption. What can airports do?Bird balls to falconry, airports go great lengths to avoid bird strike.07 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandAirport closed after Air NZ flight take-off rejected due to concerns of bird activityThe Air New Zealand flight from Timaru to Wellington was due to depart at 6.30am.06 Feb 09:30 PM
TravelFlying start: The ultimate guide to flying with a baby in NZHere’s what I wish I knew before taking our tamaiti to departures.06 Feb 06:30 PM
New ZealandAir New Zealand plane diverted to Guam back in New ZealandThe plane was forced to divert due to an 'unidentified odour' in the cabin.03 Feb 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesIndia-New Zealand direct flights - a big gap on the mapIt's a question of when, not if, direct flights between NZ and India will start.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir New Zealand plane diverted to Guam due to strange smellPassengers were forced to wait on the plane for five hours.02 Feb 07:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Getting done over': Frustration after Air NZ cuts back daily serviceThe lack of options impacts domestic and international connections, customer says.01 Feb 08:06 PM
New ZealandTobacco ties, recycling rules and Air NZ’s impact | Focus Morning Bulletin February 1, 2024Government ministers are asked to disclose tobacco industry links, what you can no longer put in your recycling bins and Air New Zealand's impact on our economy in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHeraldWatch31 Jan 07:03 PM
TravelAir NZ passenger charged $1500 to take luggage on replacement flightThe passenger was travelling with her partner to London via LAX to set up home in the UK.28 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland passengers refusing to fly Air NZ after cancellationsNorthlanders say Air New Zealand's Whangārei and Kerikeri flights are too unreliable.26 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Buckle up - it could be another bumpy year for flyingAviation is never dull and this year promises to be as interesting as ever.18 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelCaptain Sully says flying still ‘ultra safe’ despite Boeing 737 woes'We’re past the time when we could define safety solely as the absence of accidents.'16 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandMaggie Barry denies abusing Air NZ crew memberAir NZ says she stalled the flight by 40 minutes. She says it was a misunderstanding.09 Jan 01:43 AM
TravelIs this the return of the 'golden era' of cheap flights? Air NZ runs major saleFlights to Australia are as low as $197, proving 2024 flight predictions correct.08 Jan 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesMarket close: Shares dip as interest rate cut question weighs on investorsTransport stocks were also under pressure after Maersk said it’s avoiding the Red Sea.08 Jan 05:12 AM
WorldAir NZ says Boeing Max jetliners grounded by US not in its fleetAn Alaska Airlines jetliner blew out a window after it took off.06 Jan 09:44 PM
New ZealandAir NZ flight U-turns after mechanical faultFlight NZ24 from Auckland to Vancouver was required to turn back to Auckland.06 Jan 07:57 PM
New Zealand'We would never sell unclaimed luggage': Air NZ warns not to fall for $3 luggage scamFake posts claiming to sell unclaimed luggage dupes Kiwis looking for a deal.04 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careSultans of spin: The public relations industry power listThey lurk in the shadows & whisper in the ears of company CEOs. They are the spin doctors.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday travel ‘chaos’: Air NZ flight grounded by air-con faultPassengers were left scrambling to find emergency lodging at the peak holiday time.30 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Xmas ruined': Man barred from flight over special assistance mix-upHe suffered a stroke 21 years ago and requires minor assistance while on a plane.29 Dec 03:38 AM
TravelAir NZ pilot reveals real reason you must ‘return to your allocated seat’No, it's not so crew know where you are sitting in case of emergency.28 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir New Zealand’s Greg Foran on his biggest success - and failureAirline's chief executive shares his predictions and big hopes for 2024.24 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ schedules additional flights for stranded Christmas passengersWild weather has delayed and cancelled flights throughout the country today.24 Dec 05:14 AM
TravelChristmas mayhem: Auckland motorway crash causes traffic build-upAnd for Kiwis flying to their Xmas destination, here are tips to make the trip easier.22 Dec 05:05 AM
TravelAKL Airport reveals busiest day to fly this summer and how to prepareAuckland Airport has hired extra staff to assist travellers.20 Dec 11:43 PM
Travel'Zero tolerance' this Christmas: Air NZ safety chief on unruly passenger problemThe airline is recording nearly 50 incidents of unruly behaviour a week.20 Dec 06:00 PM
TravelThis was the most watched movie on Air NZ flights in 2023Travellers watched one film 176,000 times this year.19 Dec 11:00 PM
TravelUnruly Air NZ passengers spark Christmas crackdown on behaviourAirline deals with about 200 reports of problem passengers every month.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWatch: Are these the funkiest flyers to touch down in NZ this year?There's been a surge into the US and for Air New Zealand. 2024 will be a big one.19 Dec 04:00 PM
AirlinesFuel rationing for Christmas: Bad batch of avgas hits airlines againAirlines forced to cut back on taking on fuel in capital after another bad batch found.17 Dec 11:53 PM
New ZealandLow cloud grounds flights at Wellington AirportThere will be delays and cancellations - passengers are advised to check with airlines.15 Dec 09:13 PM
TravelAir NZ to carry 1.7m passengers this Christmas; busiest day revealedThe carrier says it is expecting to carry over one million domestic passengers.14 Dec 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ faces tougher year, data shows air fares fallAirline bracing for a tough second half, gets Wamos back to bolster fleet.14 Dec 02:44 AM
