PremiumPremiumAirlinesAuckland Airport digs in: Quarry near Ihumātao bought, housing ruled out for six pieces of land Job creation, national benefit cited in deal for airport to buy land near Ihumātao.01 May 03:00 AM
WorldVenezuela opens arms to world with Miami-Caracas flightVenezuela now runs 151 weekly international flights, up from 105 in November.30 Apr 09:28 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Govt needs to consider more support for regional airlinesOPINION: Waiving joint-venture airport fees could give short-term relief to airlines.29 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumAirlinesAirport security, pilot training, AirPods, drones and rockets eyed in rules shake-up28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumAirlinesFuel prices squeeze regional airlines, Govt open to being ‘flexible’ about help17 Apr 03:00 AM
BusinessAir New Zealand’s Skynest sleep pods launching on long-haul flights from NovemberWatch14 Apr 10:59 PM
AucklandPassenger in a restricted area who evaded screening sparks airport security breach Those waiting for flights were re-screened after a person accessed a restricted area.14 Apr 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesIran blockade: Qantas outlines fare hikes, route changes, cuts after fuel price shockThe news about Hormuz is not good for airlines, but demand for some routes is strong.14 Apr 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesChina tourist comeback faces test as war, airfares and capacity biteHip young travellers rank NZ among world's best, but distant war could derail rebound. 13 Apr 03:54 AM
New ZealandTwo hospitalised after chemical spill at Dunedin Airport Four fire crews rushed to the airport spill shortly before midday.13 Apr 02:08 AM
Entertainment‘My heart is with all the unpaid agents’: Natasha Lyonne hits back at flight row reportActor responds to claims she had to be taken off a plane the day after an LA premiere.10 Apr 07:41 AM
Wellington‘What if I can’t go back?’: Middle East conflict rattles Kiwi travellersTravel agents say bookings have plunged as fears over war grow. 10 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhat Air New Zealand’s flight cuts and changes tell usReacting too fast can backfire for airlines, but doing nothing may not be a viable option.08 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsCustoms fighting 'such a big enemy': Exponential rise in drugs intercepted at the borderMore than 12 tonnes of cocaine were intercepted in the Pacific in early 2026.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLong-haul flights may face cuts if jet fuel price crisis drags onDomestic flights have already been cut as fuel costs bite.08 Apr 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'The time is right': Kiwi boss of Air India Campbell Wilson resignsChief of troubled airline to go, and why NZ's still likely years away from direct flights.07 Apr 11:41 PM
TravelAuckland Airport cleared after international terminal alarm forces evacuationGate lounges five to 10 were cleared just after 10am, before reopening.06 Apr 11:33 PM
New ZealandAir NZ cuts flights as jet fuel costs biteCivic leaders in Nelson and Tauranga have confirmed their cities are affected. 06 Apr 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesMiddle East war forcing a rethink on aviation fuel resilienceThe world's airlines make moves around war; what might replace today's jet fuel carriers?01 Apr 01:25 AM
TravelEight hours at Changi with a child: What really works (and what doesn’t)Canopy Park, cinemas and a rooftop pool help kids burn energy between flights.29 Mar 05:00 AM
Auckland'Priority is safety': Fog and safety upgrade combine to disrupt Auckland Airport flightsExtra safety measures for airfield lighting works added constraints.29 Mar 03:46 AM
AucklandAuckland Airport fog restrictions liftedMorning fog caused widespread travel disruption for both arriving and departing flights.28 Mar 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesCathay Pacific to add $91 surcharge on some NZ fares as jet fuel costs soarTickets will cost more from Tuesday as airline faces dicey jet fuel situation.27 Mar 12:08 AM
New Zealand$9.8m Hamilton airport runway extension welcomed by local leadersConstruction is due to start late this year and take 12 months.26 Mar 04:00 AM
TravelHow to dodge soaring airfares as fuel costs bite Kiwi travellersExperts share tips to get the best deal as conflict in the Middle East continues.25 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesHamilton and Wellington airport upgrades could bring bigger jets, stronger air linksHamilton Airport’s $9.8m upgrade will allow Boeing 787s and Airbus A330s to land.25 Mar 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesFuel squeeze: Flight schools and farm pilots hit in avgas price shockOne operator says he's hunkering down and wondering when he'll have to raise charges.24 Mar 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs war in Iran disrupts air travel, here’s where it’s hitting hardestNew York Times: Airlines in the Mideast and Asia are being impacted more than in the US.24 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldICE in airports: How US immigration agency is Trump’s new 'political tool'New York Times: Some former ICE officials say Trump is doing harm to the organisation.24 Mar 06:00 PM