Air NZ flight out of Auckland struck by lightning during last night's storm
The plane was hit by lightning 20 minutes after takeoff and returned to NZ.
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Behind the scenes of Air New Zealand's Dreamliner Retrofit
Greg Foran, Angie McIvor and Richard Thomson of Air New Zealand, alongside Darryl Seow of ST Engineering, talk about the Dreamliner retrofit getting under way. Video / Air NZ
Inside look: Air New Zealand's 'world-first' Dreamliner retrofit
New seats, bigger screens and legroom plus a luxury business premier option.
Rotorua loses flights on one key route, gains flights on another
The changes will be applied between February and June 2025.
Insider threat: Overhaul follows revelations of airport security flaws
International investigators found NZ didn't meet standards. Video / Carson Bluck / Mark Mitchell / Ben Dickens
Letters: The regions need abysmal Air NZ to be reliable
OPINION: 'Our death toll would have been much higher under a different system.'
Christmas wrapper: Air New Zealand reveals new festive lolly
'The new flavour tastes just like a Christmas candy cane.'
Frustration for runners as Air NZ, Jetstar cancel Queenstown flights on eve of marathon
The flights were carrying hundreds of athletes ahead of Saturday morning’s race.
Another veteran Air NZ commercial boss leaving airline
Scott Carr has had many leadership roles over a 35-year span.
Editorial: Is Air New Zealand's latest safety video a slam dunk?
OPINION: Another airline has been praised for a different route – a no-nonsense approach.
Going for Gold: Qantas launches bid to snare Air NZ's upper tier flyers
Aussie airline trying to lure some of Kiwi rival's most valuable customers.
AirTags to share location with Air NZ and other airlines
An Apple iOS update will let travellers share their AirTag's location with airlines.
Behind the scenes of Air NZ’s new safety video
The NZ Herald goes behind the scenes of Air NZ’s new safety video. Video / Dean Purcell
'Chaos' at Auckland Airport as Coldplay fans descend on city; security scanner out of service
Air NZ said it was shaping up to be the busiest week of the year for its domestic network.
Does Air New Zealand stock emergency period products?
A Herald investigation reveals what airlines provide menstrual products for travellers.
Air New Zealand fare row: Consumer watchdog pushes for market probe
Push for Government inquiry meets roadblock
‘Virtual monopoly’ – Consumer NZ calls for government probe into Air NZ prices
The watchdog calls out Air NZ on domestic market dominance, minister cool on inquiry.
What Air NZ is telling travel agents about tough new rules for US flight disruption
The new measures are aimed at providing better protection for all airline passengers.
Passenger charged with assaulting Air NZ staff ‘can’t remember’ what happened
The young man appeared in court on Thursday.
Watch: 'Severe' Wellington gales cancel flights, strong gusts blast ferry in harbour
A total of 23 flights have been cancelled in and out of Wellington Airport.
Flight price drop: 'Expect better airfare deals in coming months'
Domestic flight prices will drop to as low as $37 one way.
Watch: Disruptive passenger forces Air NZ flight to divert
The 'disruptive passenger' was met by police at Melbourne Airport.
Air NZ Lollies Competition
Over the past few weeks, the giant jar full with Air New Zealand lollies has journeyed across the nation as part of the Air New Zealand Sweetstake, making stops in 11 regions.
'Why don't you let us off the plane?': Passenger recounts Air NZ bomb scare
Passengers on NZ247 unaware of bomb threat until news breaks; chaos ensues.
'I was freaking out': Daughter furious elderly mum had to drive to Northland after flight cancelled
Lise Strathdee is furious after her mum's flight was cancelled and she drove to Kerikeri.
Air NZ slashes international travel fares – for a limited time
Air NZ has announced a mega sale on international fares – and it's only for a few hours.
Regional airline busier as Air NZ reduces capacity
Regional flight services are booming, says Barrier Air chief executive.
Air NZ’s domestic cutbacks open gap for competitors, analyst says
The national airline is retreating from some marginal routes as engine problems bite.
'Long difficult queues': Govt looking at privatising airport security
The minister has suggested airports and airlines could manage aviation security
Aviation security shake-up at New Zealand airports under consideration
Transport Minister Simeon Brown is quietly investigating a major shake-up of aviation security at New Zealand’s airports. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah
Air New Zealand flight diverts midair, makes emergency landing in Nelson
The air conditioning on the plane had a fault, forcing the crew to divert.
Air NZ worker on holiday sacked after using security card, bypassing Customs area
The woman argued it was a 'one-off mistake' and she should not have been fired.
'We work hard': Air NZ voted the best airline in top travel awards
National carrier credits staff for achievement.
Business leaders urge electricity investment boost amid rising demand
The country’s business leaders say there is enough capital available.