AirlinesKonichiwa: Air NZ returning to JapanA skeleton service will begin this month as air travel gradually recovers.10 Jun 01:32 AM
New ZealandHello level 1 - Dining, clubbing, weddings, funerals and flying without restrictionsMany tourism businesses won't return to normal until the borders reopen.08 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ refunds: Airline and Consumer NZ going head to headThe consumer rights group wants to know more about Air NZ's plans for customers.08 Jun 05:43 AM
AirlinesWelcome back! Jetstar resumes flights with fares from $21Jetstar will return from July with about 60 per cent of its network.08 Jun 05:33 AM
AirlinesAir New Zealand faces questions over NZX announcementThe airline released details of its plan to the public before its NZX announcement08 Jun 01:52 AM
New ZealandSchools still waiting for refunds for 35 tripsOne company had 35 trips cancelled; 28 Auckland schools cancelled trips.07 Jun 07:21 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessAs air freight plunged, these items surged in demandWhat New Zealanders needed quickly during lockdown changed dramatically.06 Jun 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesBubble burst: What future international air travel could look likeAir travel will be much different if international guidelines are followed05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ'S 800-day recovery plan: Greg Foran on why the numbers still don't add upAirline's boss on Govt loan, job cuts, loss of executives and taking higher profile05 Jun 05:50 AM
AirlinesAir NZ has already slashed 4000 jobs and warns more cuts could still comeUnder-fire airline outlines steps on long road back to profitability.05 Jun 05:42 AM
AirlinesOfficial transtasman bubble plan goes to NZ and Aussie PMsA group of experts has lodged a comprehensive blueprint for the resumption of safe travel.04 Jun 05:04 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: More turbulence for Air NZ over refundsEditorial: Consumers and airlines at odds over who should wear the cost.04 Jun 05:00 PM
AirlinesTrump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from USLatest move is an escalation of trade and travel tensions between the two countries.03 Jun 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesSigns of life: Why Singapore Airlines is back to NZ with passenger flightsSigns airline industry could be bottoming out - but could take three years to recover.02 Jun 03:49 AM
New ZealandMan arrested on Air Chathams flight after refusing to wear maskPolice said the man is expected to appear in court at a later date.24 May 04:51 AM
WorldPakistan plane crash: Footage shows moments before tragedyOfficials said two passengers had survived the horrific crash.22 May 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesHawaii's dealing to Covid- why doesn't NZ bubble up?Hawaiian Airlines boss is looking closely at a travel bubble between NZ and Australia.22 May 07:00 AM
AirlinesAir New Zealand executives axed as airline cuts costsAfter the loss of hundreds of frontline jobs, the executive team is shrunk by a third.22 May 03:00 AM
AirlinesWatch: How Tourism NZ is enticing Kiwis to see the countrySports stars, broadcasters and ordinary Kiwis reel off their bucket-list destinations.21 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesDeep divisions as Air NZ lays off half of cabin crewAirline and union trade blows over redundancy process for half of its cabin crew.20 May 06:39 AM
AirlinesPilots: NZ air passengers and crew should wear masksA pilot union says masks allow more relaxed physical distancing, planes could be filled.19 May 06:02 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesFair play - why not airline ticket refunds for everyone?In Europe passengers are entitled to a refund for cancelled flights19 May 04:00 AM
AirlinesDogfight: Air traffic controllers hit back as Airways closes towersAirways is pushing ahead with tower closures but a union continues to push back.19 May 03:32 AM
AirlinesQantas announces new in-flight changes amid pandemicQantas has announced a string of new changes that will impact how Australian passengers.19 May 02:39 AM
New ZealandAir NZ to cut 300 engineering, maintenance jobs - unionThe union is calling for the airline to bring back jobs it previously sent offshore.18 May 03:57 AM
New ZealandQueenstown welcomes first flight in 45 daysQueenstown welcomes its first flight in 45 days. Video / Hugh Collins / ODTWatch17 May 07:45 PM
AirlinesConsumer NZ to lodge complaint over Air NZ's refusal to refund cancelled US flightsPeople who booked flights to the United States are entitled to a refund under US law.17 May 07:17 PM
AirlinesThe uncertain future of global air travelThe future of air travel will likely be very different to the pre-Covid-19 world.17 May 05:36 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesComment: Budget leaves many tourism operators hanging on by a threadThe tourist sector says the budget delivers a welcome message.15 May 05:44 AM
AirlinesPass or fail: Tourist, hotel and aviation groups rate the budgetThe Budget delivered a $400 million targeted tourism recovery fund - how was it received?14 May 06:22 AM
New ZealandGovt clearance sought for charter flights to bring Chinese students backEducation Minister says any changes to travel ban is still some time away.13 May 07:23 AM
AirlinesAll seats used: Qantas seeks social distancing exemptionKeeping seats empty to maintain distancing rules will raise fares, airline warns.12 May 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesShane Jones' message to Air NZ: Don't just target the little peopleThe airline is shrinking and minister questions why so many are on such high salaries.12 May 05:54 AM
New ZealandRedundant pilots petition for tax relief 'so money can last longer'Pilots relying on delivery and shelf-stacking jobs to get through.09 May 04:54 AM
