New Zealand'No one has turned up': Traffic control opens late and delays flightPassengers were forced to wait on the tarmac at Nelson Airport for nearly 30 minutes.18 Oct 03:04 AM
New ZealandFire alarm forces evacuation of Auckland Airport terminalMP among those sent outside after a fire alarm went off. 17 Oct 11:04 PM
AirlinesAir NZ’s first electric aircraft takes off from Tauranga ahead of inter-island summer tripsNew battery-powered aircraft has a range of nearly 400km.17 Oct 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesSingapore Airlines about to ramp up Auckland servicesMore flights are imminent before the giant double-decker Airbus jet's arrival in January.16 Oct 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirports group says NZ had world’s highest domestic airfare increase since 2019Airline leader says comparisons with other countries are dubious.15 Oct 09:54 PM
TravelWhy this Gold Coast hidden gem is perfect for a wellness getawayTamborine Mountain sits 525m above the Gold Coast, wrapped in rainforest views.15 Oct 07:17 AM
Herald NOWAir NZ and Chathams to offer single-ticket flightsAir New Zealand and Air Chathams team up with new interlining deal to offer single ticketing service.Watch14 Oct 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRob Fyfe: NZ is lagging disappointingly behind on modern slaveryNew Zealand imported nearly $8b of goods linked to forced or child labour.14 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ flight to Taupō diverted after midair engineering alertPilots turned back after a system alert prompted safety checks mid‑flight.14 Oct 06:37 AM
BusinessAir New Zealand and Air Chathams team upA one-stop shop is opening for some flyers wanting to get around regional New Zealand.14 Oct 06:12 AM
TourismTourism numbers up in August, airline group says NZ close to pre-pandemic peaksAustralian tourists drove a surge in winter visitor numbers.12 Oct 10:27 PM
New ZealandFlights return, optimism grows: Can New Caledonia win back travellers?Only nine Kiwis visited in June 2024, down from 813 just two months earlier.12 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelHow a Hawaiian cruise defied my expectationsThe family cruise visited four Hawaiian Islands, making it a busy trip.09 Oct 06:51 PM
TravelDreaming of a white Christmas? The eye-watering fares to get to the UK if you haven't bookedHalf of Air New Zealand's long-haul Christmas bookings are locked in by mid-year. 08 Oct 11:00 PM
AirlinesPermanent Aviation Council members announced: High tech and regional airlines includedGroup will have to address some critical aviation skills shortages, among other tasks.07 Oct 01:05 AM
AucklandAir NZ flight struck by lightning, 'fireball' seen from cabin, 'deafening bang' heardA passenger says he saw a bright orange flash hit the plane's left wing.06 Oct 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ complains of soaring costs as watchdog rejects calls for inquiry into airportsAirports, minister react after Air NZ argued consumers would benefit from more scrutiny.06 Oct 03:40 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic moment Air NZ flight aborts take-off Passengers were "thrown forward" in their seats, with some adopting the brace position.02 Oct 05:05 AM
New ZealandBird strike forces Invercargill Air NZ flight to turn back mid-airThe ATR 72-600 flightl to Christchurch made a safe return after the bird strike02 Oct 12:47 AM
New Zealand'Fly sick or lose your money': Air NZ under fire over $870 fees for sick passenger's familyAir NZ says the charges were reduced under its compassionate pricing policy.01 Oct 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNZ starts gearing up for big summer airline expansion, global group expects a busy OctoberBusy month expected after some regions had a sluggish southern winter.01 Oct 03:50 AM
New ZealandFlights disrupted as severe winds batter South IslandOne flight from Auckland circled twice over Invercargill before turning back.30 Sep 04:59 AM
CrimePair face court after 'excessively' making out on domestic Air NZ flightDespite requests from the cabin crew for the man and woman to stop, they continued.30 Sep 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ adds dedicated rooms at big new hangar named for five airline chiefsRooms for the bosses unveiled after new hangar opening, leadesrhip shake-up.23 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelBeyond the postcard: 8-off-the-beaten-track ideas for Fiji and SamoaThere is more to Fiji and Samoa than beachside cocktails, as you will discover.23 Sep 05:00 AM
BusinessAir New Zealand shake-up: Harvard graduate leaves, Qantas exec returns to NZ, former TVNZ leader in new customer/digital role Changes made ahead of new chief executive taking over.22 Sep 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAustralia 'raises stakes' for NZ with massive new sustainable fuel projectNZ imports all its jet fuel but leaders say the country has high potential for clean fuel.20 Sep 08:05 AM
KahuBirthday surprise as Air NZ delivers first full te reo Māori flightCabin crew lead te reo Māori flight with waiata, trivia and wit.19 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonAir NZ’s ambitious electric aircraft plans delayed, dubbed ‘marketing hype’A battery-powered plane was meant to be operating Cook Strait cargo flights next year.19 Sep 02:35 AM
BusinessAir New Zealand opens huge timber hangar at Auckland Airport'Quite a journey': New hangar can fit three or even four jetliners simultaneously.18 Sep 11:31 PM
TechnologyWindcave, Auror among the big winners as the American Chamber of Commerce honours top Kiwi firmsAmCham exec warns tariffs could be the new normal, even post-Trump.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Travel'I don’t sugarcoat things': Celebrity chef's straightforward advice for the next generationJosh Emett once worked 100-hour weeks as a young chef.16 Sep 05:00 AM
LifestyleKiwi celebrity chef Josh Emett meets his protege Alyx JonesAir NZ Dream Seats winner Alyx Jones has her eyes set on the world-class kitchens of Japan. Video / SuppliedWatch16 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandVancouver has beaches, forests, bike lanes and polite traffic: It's a city for cycling Riding a bike around the beaches, woods and downtown streets of Vancouver is so much fun. 16 Sep 01:09 AM
