New ZealandMore than 50 flights cancelled as high winds batter WellingtonMetService says winds have eased and no severe weather is expected this week.11 Jan 09:07 PM
EntertainmentPop star and his band killed in plane crash after revealing fatal premonitionThe Colombian musician and his band were en route to perform a show in Medellin.11 Jan 07:40 PM
BusinessAir NZ says it is getting more punctual as world’s most reliable airlines awardedFlag carrier says it's on right path to break into global top five for on-time arrivals.11 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumAirlinesThe next era of flight: Ultra-long routes, robots and the race to net zero10 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘His whole life’s picked up’: Donations help boy’s family move and make memories08 Jan 04:00 PM
CompaniesRecord breaker: Gentrack CEO’s $17.3m payday dwarfs all other local bossesThe record pay package is more than double the previous NZ CEO high.21 Dec 09:16 PM
New Zealand'Pies, beer and beach, that’s my plan': Emotional scenes as Kiwis make it home for ChristmasMore than 2.5 million travellers will pour through the airport this holiday season.19 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand’s busiest airport days and tips for flying this summerSydney, Melbourne and Brisbane remain the most popular overseas destinations.19 Dec 03:41 AM
WorldMan charged over alleged anti-Semitic threats on Bali-Sydney flightPolice say the man directed anti-Semitic threats at a known Jewish passenger.17 Dec 11:14 PM
WorldMan boards Heathrow flight without passport or ticketThe man slipped through Terminal Three security by tailgating other travellers.17 Dec 10:33 PM
WorldWatch: Rat runs loose on flight, passengers shriek in horror mid‑airThe high-flying rat was first spotted running along a curtain railing.17 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Fell face first onto the tarmac': Family complain to Jetstar after elderly man faceplants onto concreteThe 77-year-old broke his hand and needed stitches after the fall.17 Dec 04:53 AM
Travel newsJetstar drops fares to $48 as 45,000 seats go on saleJetstar expects almost 700,000 customers to fly over December and January.16 Dec 03:00 PM
TravelMassage chairs and chocolate Quokka: Business class AKL to Perth on the inaugural Qantas flight An interesting sight met me at my port of entry.15 Dec 05:00 PM
Travel newsFrom reef to Raro to river: Big-value 2026 getaways on sale nowSnag deals on Queensland escapes, Rarotonga trips and more. 15 Dec 04:00 PM
AirlinesAgreement reached: Air NZ cabin crew scrap pre-Christmas strike actionThe deal covers short-haul cabin crew on domestic, Tasman and Pacific routes.14 Dec 07:42 AM
WorldChildren weep after Lapland flight to see Santa called off on runwayPassengers were offered a later date in 2026 or a full refund instead.14 Dec 05:02 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAmerica wants us to dress up to fly. That won't stop Kiwis acting weirdly on planesUS travellers told to dress up in 'civility' push – would Kiwi flyers follow suit?13 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAircraft near-collision 'too close', investigators call for urgent overhaulA safety authority urges major changes after two planes were put on a collision course.11 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelHow to beat the Christmas airport rush as Auckland braces for bumper summer trafficDomestic travel peaks in December, while international numbers surge in January.11 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirways outage: Display screen went blank in ‘complete workstation failure’Incoming message from a pilot and a 20-year-old bug are cited as causes of the outage.11 Dec 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirways team staff turnover concerns aviation industry group, Airways says safety never compromisedNearly one-third of people in one team left this year, but Airways says new staff on way.11 Dec 01:02 AM
TravelAir NZ is opening its new Lookout Lounge at Auckland Airport - and we took a look aroundHead inside the new lounge for a first look before it opens to the public tomorrow.10 Dec 11:01 PM
AirlinesAirlines head for record passenger numbers, show resilienceThe airlines association is forecasting airline profits of $68b in 2025 and $71b in 2026.09 Dec 11:47 PM
AirlinesIndia’s biggest airline, IndiGo, says operations ‘back to normal’The regulator ordered IndiGo to slash its schedule by 10% after chaos.09 Dec 06:27 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessQantas’ Cam Wallace on Air NZ rivalry, Govt funding, fleet renewal, Samoa’s potentialQantas starting to break free after Covid constraints, and breaking into new routes.08 Dec 02:43 AM
New ZealandAir New Zealand cabin crew strike: Union claims it'll be sorted by the end of the weekE tū union tells Herald NOW that strikes for two groups have been called off, but more progress is needed to reach a fair deal for short haul crew.Watch07 Dec 06:50 PM
AirlinesQantas launches Auckland-Perth service, new Johannesburg routeThe routes tap into Perth's 60,000 Kiwi and 38,000 South African residents.07 Dec 07:35 AM
