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'A city that’s finding its feet again': Businesses optimistic in survey, air connectivity key issue
More than 40% of respondents noted the recovery of international tourism.

Air NZ gets robot-tethered drone in Spark private 5G warehouse project
The airline and the telco say the networked robot is a first for NZ business.

'Fastest-growing route': Jet service returns to Hamilton after 25 years
The 171-seat Airbus A320 will operate alongside ATR 72 flights.

Grounded: Pilot academy investigated after safety complaints
The academy is permitted to lease aircraft while the investigation is carried out.

Six killed in plane crash as fog blanketed San Diego neighbourhood
The Cessna 550 crashed in San Diego at 3.47 am amid dense fog.

'Senseless vandalism': Group cause $75k damage after sneaking on to airport runway
The men damaged an Air Chathams plane and runway lights while driving on the runway.

Air NZ cancels flight after plane hits airbridge at Brisbane Airport
Repairs to the plane destined for Auckland could not be made in time for its departure.

'Think twice about US travel': Woman's warning after being detained, questioned
Kiwi woman pulled aside - twice - at US airports and quizzed over her name.

Gentrack’s softer-than-expected result hits share price
Limited full-year guidance falls slightly short of analysts' expectations.

High-flyers: Air NZ to introduce 'Elite Plus' tier, new exclusive Akl lounge
Construction on the premium room is tipped to begin in the next six months.

Smooth recovery: Emergency services stood down after Whangārei plane crash
The light plane took a nose dive on landing, but the pilot was not seriously hurt.

White flight: South African 'refugees' set to jet to US
Forty-nine Afrikaners were set to leave Johannesburg for the US on Sunday.

Watch: Deer's ill-fated dash to airport - 'I've hit the darn thing'
It ran across suburban streets and the runway – then authorities intervened.

Wellington Airport boosts income but faces festering fleet problems
Airport performance improves but chief warns fleet issues could linger for a year.

Greg Foran says NZ too slow out of the blocks with tourism
Foran says nothing stopping new airline making moves, but they'll see how tough it is.

Airlines, airports welcome visa change for foreign language speakers
Airline supply issues, bevy of charges could be dragging down tourism recovery, some say.

Auckland Airport regulation risk overhyped: Analyst
Could the airport lose its 'dual till' model and become a victim of Nanny State rules?

Airfares too high? Take the bus, InterCity says ahead of new electric bus launch
A new electric city bus is coming. Long-haul EV buses may be viable in a year or so too.

US, Israel strikes on Yemen after Houthi missile hits Tel Aviv airport
Houthi media reports three strikes in Sanaa and seven in Al-Jawf.

Drones enter airspace near Auckland Airport, suspend flights
'Flying a drone this close to an airport puts aircraft, crew and passengers at risk.'

'Zero tolerance': Air NZ flight delayed by disruptive incident
Incident occurred on the aircraft, causing an hour and a half delay.