Cheap flights blamed as school attendance drops to new low
Only half of all Māori students in NZ schools attended regularly last year,
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Former Far North mayor Wayne Brown says Air NZ should do more to serve the regions.
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Air New Zealand is a big target for those grumpy about its regional operation
Airline bans fat people, new parents from business class
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Shane Jones blasts Air NZ: 'Used car salesmen treat provinces better'
Minister Shane Jones says Air NZ has put company profit head of serving the regions.
Wild theory: 'MH370 found, with bullet holes'
Aussie engineer claims to have located the missing plane using Google Earth.
Airline hits back over 'flight attendant orgy' rumour
Footage shows what's rumoured to be a group having sex. The airline is not pleased.
United flight's third in-flight incident involving a dog
The pet was bound for Akron, Ohio, but was mistakenly loaded onto the St. Louis flight.
Man and scared child kicked off flight
Southwest Airlines is under fire after a father and his toddler were forced off a flight.
Passenger launches racist tirade, kicked off flight
The 70-year-old passenger allegedly screamed: "I do not want blacks around me".
NZ craft beer brand flying high at 37,000 feet
Garage Project took to the skies to find the flavours that work at high altitude
Watch: Inside Changi Airport's gleaming new Terminal 4
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Woman's flight from hell: 'He masturbated next to me'
Woman describes a horror flight to Sydney as attendants ignored the situation.
Airways' plans to phase out control towers revealed
Traditional air traffic control towers will be gradually replace by new technology in NZ.
Drones make flying in NZ a lottery, says safety expert
The Air Line Pilots' Association says the risk from drones is growing.
Why Hawaiian Airlines is joining the Dreamliner club
The Honolulu-based operator has opted for Boeing ahead of Airbus.
Chief executive of Hawaiian Airlines discusses the decision to buy 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Hawaiian Airlines Chief Executive, Peter Ingram, talking about decision to buy 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
Emirates' Superwoman Airbus Flight to San Francisco
The ‘Superwomen’ Airbus A380 flight to San Francisco ahead of International Women’s Day
Search for missing flight MH370 will end
Malaysia announced an end date for MH370 search as the fourth anniversary draws near.
Can this Qantas menu help beat jetlag?
Qantas is hoping a new healthy menu will help reduce jetlag on long haul flights
Mile-high monitors: The airliners helping model weather
A global weather modelling programme using commercial planes now reaches NZ.
Staff's disgusting reaction after 'woman groped on flight'
Woman sues Delta airline after 'attendant told her to return back to seat when groped.'
The two words that can get you a flight upgrade
A frequent flyer reveals the secrets to getting an upgrade every time.
In-flight tracking app for window-seat fans
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Two stowaways die after falling from plane's landing gear
The men, who were hiding in the undercarriage, tumbled from plane shortly after takeoff.
Kiwi travel alert: Beware of the 'Beast from the East'
Flights in Britain and Europe have been disrupted by a monster storm from Siberia.
Qantas and American Airlines bid for more flights across Pacific
Airlines say if joint venture is scuppered, the US firm may have to cut more NZ services.
Air NZ hikes some bag charges by 50pc
New charges for some Air New Zealand services start tomorrow.
Why tall passengers hate air travel
The average seat pitch has shrunk from 88 cm in the 1960s to about 78 cm today.
Air NZ's next big call - Boeing or Airbus?
The US and European aircraft manufacturers will compete for a $1 billion Air NZ deal.
Is this the dumbest flight idea ever?
Japan's First Airlines latest venture has a lot of questions.
NZer of the Year 'gobsmacked' by Jetstar fee
New Zealander of the Year Kristine Bartlett was stung with a hefty fee by Jetstar.