EntertainmentRhythm of the flight: Action from the Synthony party that drank an Air NZ plane dryGlow sticks lit the aisles of the one-of-a-kind flight NZ1331 from Auckland to Sydney.05 Dec 02:44 AM
New ZealandAir New Zealand's Synthony in the Sky party planeOn Thursday 4 December, Air New Zealand turned the cabin of Flight NZ1331 from Auckland to Sydney into a high-altitude concert venue. Video / Air New ZealandWatch05 Dec 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlines‘Human-centred focus to leadership’ earns Air NZ leader top young executive honourKate Boyer leads 2600 staff across 20 airports in New Zealand and abroad.04 Dec 04:02 PM
CompaniesRocket Lab, Sophie Moloney, Carmel Fisher win big at the Deloitte Top 200 AwardsPlus: NZME's Fran O'Sullivan honoured for her services to the awards.04 Dec 09:30 AM
New ZealandDancing Queens: Kiwi leaders unexpectedly light up conference stage Christopher Luxon attended after opening New Zealand's first Ikea today.04 Dec 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesUnion gives notice of Air NZ strike a week before ChristmasShort-haul cabin crew are to strike on December 18 unless a 'fair settlement' is reached.04 Dec 02:23 AM
New ZealandDancing queens: Barbara Edmonds and Dame Therese Walsh perform at conferenceThe performance was at the Bold Steps Conference 2025 – an event empowering women. Video / SuppliedWatch04 Dec 01:43 AM
New ZealandFlight time changes 'fantastic' for Rotorua businesses, tourismAir NZ's schedule is a sore point for some frequent fliers.03 Dec 06:47 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday December 4, 2025NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday December 4, 2025. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Dec 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirbus A320: NZ investigators identify defect after engine shut down in flight'Uncommanded engine shutdown': Defective fire switches need fixing, investigators say.03 Dec 04:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ strike mostly off but some crew still plan to take actionCrew on smallest and biggest aircraft no longer striking, those in the middle undecided.03 Dec 05:09 AM
New ZealandAir NZ adds seats, 'business-friendly' flight times on key Rotorua routesThe new schedule starts from March 30.02 Dec 02:14 AM
New Zealand'Tell us': GP calls for better comms as volcanic ash cancels 38 Air NZ flights in a monthAsh from Whakaari White Island has wreaked havoc on Bay of Plenty flight schedules.01 Dec 05:00 PM
Travel newsAir New Zealand reveals outcome of its investigation into 'Kiwi-owned' snack supplierThe airline says it has strengthened its processes after Project 32 probe.01 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirbus A320 software issue made for a hectic weekend at airportsAirlines have praised customer responses after a 'very rare situation'.30 Nov 11:59 PM
New ZealandAir NZ's Airbus A320 aircraft return to normal service after software recallAbout 6000 Airbus A320 family jets worldwide needed urgent software fixes.30 Nov 05:17 AM
New ZealandAir NZ expects grounded A320 fleet back in service by this eveningThe airline aims to have all affected planes updated today after global software fault.29 Nov 07:29 PM
New ZealandPassengers speak of 'chaos', hours-long queues as A320 software recall stalls airportsNZ travellers have reported queues of up to six hours and conflicting airline updates.29 Nov 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Almost unprecedented': Aviation commentator on Airbus chaos and A320 software fearsA JetBlue A320 plunged suddenly on a Cancun to Newark flight, injuring passengers.29 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandChanging their tune: Flight chaos forces NZSO to swap concert symphoniesKey New Zealand Symphony Orchestra players remain stranded in Wellington.29 Nov 03:26 AM
New Zealand'It's safe to fly': CAA assures air passengers after global software fault chaosThe Civil Aviation Authority released a statement after a day of delays and disruption. 28 Nov 11:19 PM
New Zealand'Chaos': Long queues at airports as Kiwi travellers left stranded by Airbus faultA software issue is affecting Airbus A320 operators globally, including in New Zealand.28 Nov 09:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'Sullivan‘We shouldn’t be naive’: Collins’ quiet signal to Luxon on union relationsOPINION: Collins met union leaders, while Luxon and van Velden have refused to do so.28 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch's Cracroft Reserve chosen for long-awaited Erebus memorialThe reserve overlooks the city and the Southern Alps, offering quiet reflection.27 Nov 03:43 AM
New ZealandFlights cancelled as Whakaari ash cloud disrupts Bay travelSixteen Air New Zealand flights were cancelled as ash drifted over Tauranga.25 Nov 05:18 AM
Travel newsDisabled traveller left 'black and blue' after being told to slide down Air NZ plane stairsRachel Adams received an apology and 200 Airpoints Dollars, but says it isn't enough. 25 Nov 02:00 AM
OpinionGenerate Wealth Weekly: What assets the Crown should keep, and what it could sellNet core Crown debt is forecast to climb above $230b by 2028.24 Nov 04:00 PM
SportYoung speedster Kendra picks track spikes over rugby sprigsThe 17-year-old sprinter shattered five national records in one summer.24 Nov 03:12 AM
AirlinesAir NZ CEO says A320 engine issues may take two years to resolveNikhil Ravishankar says the airline's 'controllable cancellations' must be halved.23 Nov 10:58 PM
New ZealandUp to 15,000 travellers could face delays if Air NZ cabin crew strike proceedsThe airline is looking at cancelling flights and rebooking passengers. 23 Nov 07:56 PM
Herald NOW1200 Air NZ cabin crew to go on strike: Air NZ CEO respondsAir NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar responds to plans for a mass strike, set to affect atleast 10,000 passengers. Video / Herald NOWWatch23 Nov 06:17 PM
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Travel newsHow do you make beer taste better at 30,000 feet? Air NZ says it’s cracked itParrotdog’s Dash-hound IPA has been designed specifically for Air NZ's in-flight menu.22 Nov 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Why Air NZ’s CEO might need to travel moreOPINION: It's getting hard to remain silent about the national icon. 21 Nov 10:00 PM
