New ZealandJet battle takes off: Jetstar joins Air NZ on Hamilton-Christchurch routeIt is the first time Jetstar will operate a domestic route out of Hamilton.10 Sep 06:03 AM
AirlinesJetstar in massive push for more NZ domestic flights and trips to AustraliaIn its biggest-ever NZ expansion, it is ramping up services with 660,000 more seats.10 Sep 03:00 AM
WorldPlane aborts landing after spotting vehicle on runwayPilots questioned if a vehicle was still on Runway 33 as they approached.09 Sep 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirports could save a fortune and mitigate passenger angst with integrated terminals, study saysTop traveller annoyances disclosed, as airports urged to shake up boring old terminals.09 Sep 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland traffic management firm collapse sees 85 sacked, $2.8m deficit revealedEmployees owed $452,000 in wages, salaries; liquidator unsure they will get their money.08 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessMost-confiscated airport checked luggage items now going to charityTens of thousands of batteries deemed a fire risk would otherwise get dumped in landfill.04 Sep 10:23 PM
New ZealandNew cafe opens at Hawke’s Bay Airport as two others move onAirspresso has opened at the airport as Bay Espresso and Sugar on Top say farewell.03 Sep 06:00 PM
AucklandAir NZ flight diverted over engineering issueThe plane's pilots decided to turn back about an hour into the flight. 03 Sep 07:44 AM
TravelWhen is the best month to book your European getaway? Travel company boss' top tipsShould you pick the cheapest flight or take the fastest travel time? 02 Sep 10:00 PM
TravelBali travel update: New customs declaration form for Kiwi travellersA QR code will be generated for Kiwis to present at the airport.01 Sep 12:12 AM
PoliticsFlying regionally could be about to become ‘easier’, plus $30m Govt loans for small airlinesIt's being called a potentially 'game-changing development'.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAir New Zealand offered CEO Greg Foran $900k to stayWith just two months left in the job, where does Greg Foran think Air NZ is heading?28 Aug 12:13 AM
WorldTyphoon Kajiki triggers mass evacuations, one deadVietnam has evacuated tens of thousands of citizens from the path of the tempest.25 Aug 08:24 PM
AirlinesHow climate change increases air turbulenceWinter is usually the roughest season for turbulence by far, but that is changing.25 Aug 01:09 AM
New Zealand'Very severe': Tarmac medical event disrupts Auckland flightsPassengers on one plane were stuck on the tarmac for nearly an hour.25 Aug 01:05 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flight diverted to New Plymouth due to system alertFlight NZ5509 landed safely at 12.38pm, greeted by emergency services.24 Aug 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelThe things you should never eat when you're on holidayTravel food fails: When culinary adventures turn into nightmares.18 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir traffic problems: Aviation boss says compensation talks should happenAviation Industry Association boss: 'That is a discussion that should be happening.'18 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandAirways NZ boss reveals problem that closed oceanic airspaceThe fault forced five Australia-bound flights to circle off the NZ coast on Saturday.17 Aug 09:49 PM
New ZealandNZ's air traffic control system outage 'very rare', expert saysAirways NZ has apologised, saying the cause is 'still being investigated'.17 Aug 04:22 AM
WorldCanada intervenes in strike to end Air Canada travel chaosThe union criticised the Government's intervention as favouring Air Canada.16 Aug 08:57 PM
New ZealandAir traffic control 'technical fault' disrupts transtasman flights, probe under wayOceania airspace was shut after a fault in the main Operational Control System, CAA says.16 Aug 07:34 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to small aircraft with engine issues Three fire engines attended the scene of the emergency at Palmerston North Airport.13 Aug 04:31 AM
WorldPolice gun fires during arrest at Sydney Airport; man in custodyNo injuries occurred, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.13 Aug 04:22 AM
New ZealandWhanganui airport lands $3.35m for new taxiwayThe Government has announced $3.35m to complete construction of a sealed parallel taxiway.11 Aug 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMore laser pointer attacks on aircraft, more devices interceptedAviation aggravation as flashers increasingly misuse laser pointers.10 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirports tell Government to stop interfering Airlines are pressuring the Government to pick on airports, Wellington CEO says.08 Aug 02:47 AM
WorldUS to require $25,000 bond for some visitorsThe 12-month pilot programme targets countries with high visa overstay rates.04 Aug 10:23 PM
WorldTommy Robinson arrested for alleged assault at UK stationBritish far-right activist taken into custody at Luton airport after flight from Portugal.04 Aug 08:57 PM
New ZealandPolice remove man from Air NZ flight over 'concerning remarks'The passenger was removed from a plane at Auckland Airport due to security concerns.02 Aug 04:31 AM
AirlinesAirline growth slowed in June but Asia-Pacific still did better than mostAustralian and US activity grew slowly amid impacts of war and Air India crash.01 Aug 02:20 AM
BusinessHeathrow unveils $110 billion expansion plan for third runwayDespite some fierce opposition, the Government backed the new runway.01 Aug 12:55 AM
WorldDelta flight diverted after 25 injured in severe turbulenceThe flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was diverted to Minneapolis.31 Jul 07:10 PM
New Zealand631kg of meth, 112kg of coke: More arrests in alleged Akl baggage handler plotNine new arrests make total of 27 in meth, cocaine case. Fifteen were baggage handlers. 31 Jul 04:46 AM
