PremiumPremiumAirlinesHawaiian Airlines returns to Auckland at same time as traditional canoes on 80,000km journeyHawaiians hope timing with epic canoe voyage makes for an auspicious summer.20 Nov 11:38 PM
AucklandAir NZ flight returns to Auckland after in-flight engineering issueFlight NZ5077 turned around near Mt Taranaki before returning to Auckland.20 Nov 04:21 AM
New ZealandFlower vending machine blooms at Hawke’s Bay AirportThe bouquet vending machine is believed to be the only one of its kind in Hawke's Bay.19 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ flight returns to Akl as 'adverse' Rarotonga weather thwarts landingPassengers spent almost 8 hours in the air before landing back at their departure point.19 Nov 06:11 AM
ChristchurchItalian military plane’s drama over NZ most-tracked flight in worldA minor technical issue forced the Hercules to circle before a safe landing.19 Nov 01:29 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay flight school expands to train more pilots amid global shortageAir Hawke's Bay will split its operations between Napier and Bridge Pā.18 Nov 09:50 PM
AirlinesAir New Zealand announces Koru Black tier in loyalty scheme overhaulFive refreshed tiers will take effect for frequent flyers next autumn.18 Nov 04:00 PM
AirlinesEmirates orders dozens more Boeing 777X aircraft despite delaysBoeing is trying to turn the page on a torrid period.18 Nov 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland Airport building new temporary pavilion with components bolted together on-sitePavilion expected to open next autumn as departures hall gets major upgrade.17 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandAsh cloud halts Tauranga flights as Whakaari stirs againRay Dumble says cancellations affected services on Monday night and Tuesday.17 Nov 05:48 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesUS flights can return to ‘normal’ after Govt shutdown disruptionsSpace launches and even parachutists faced restrictions during the shutdown.17 Nov 04:18 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirfare fraud claims: Reports dozens of Chinese families targeted, $444k missingPublic reportedly approached through WeChat before learning airline tickets were fakes.17 Nov 02:00 AM
AirlinesAir NZ to compete with Qantas, Jetstar on Queenstown-Brisbane flightsA new route will link Queenstown with the subtropics – but the Aussies have a head start.16 Nov 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesFlight cancellations down at Asia-Pacific airlines; Iata says more travellers want to use smartphones and biometricsAsia-Pacific flyers want faster, seamless journeys, but some are wary of new technology.13 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Kissing excessively': Woman jailed for offences including indecency on Air NZ flightBronte LeLievre and Reuben Finn caused 'embarrassment and discomfort' to others on board.13 Nov 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTravel numbers inching up to pre-Covid levels, Aussie visitors drive increaseTotal border crossings are at 99% of pre-Covid. More summer airline capacity is expected.13 Nov 01:21 AM
AirlinesKiwi firm signs new deals to boost access to airport loungesAuckland-based LoungePair says it wants to get more flyers access to lounges.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandQantas sale offers fares from NZ to Australia as low as $219Business class as low as $559, sale covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide.11 Nov 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldShutdown deal revives Democratic infightingNew York Times: Group of eight senators hit with backlash from their party.11 Nov 05:00 PM
AirlinesThousands of US flights cancelled as Trump threatens air traffic controllersMore than 7,000 flights were delayed as controllers worked without pay.11 Nov 12:24 AM
World'It's only going to get worse': US flight chaos deepens amid shutdownSean Duffy warned air travel could ‘slow to a trickle’ before Thanksgiving.09 Nov 05:25 PM
New ZealandAuckland Airport fog restrictions lifted after 23 flights cancelled An Air New Zealand flight from New York was also delayed because of the conditions.07 Nov 08:57 PM
WorldUS orders 10% cut in flights at several airports as shutdown drags onMove will affect 40 markets, aims to ease pressure on US air traffic controllers.05 Nov 10:34 PM
WorldNine dead after UPS cargo plane crashes in LouisvilleGovernor Andy Beshear said 16 families have reported loved ones missing.05 Nov 05:24 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ and battle of the beers highlights Australia's benefits for brewersDebate fizzes around patriotic beers and Aussie rebates Kiwis don't get.05 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelFlight check: Qantas from Adelaide to AucklandReview: Qantas flies Auckland to Adelaide and back again for the first time in 18 years.05 Nov 03:24 AM
WorldFlights grounded at Washington area airport after reported bomb threatA caller targeted an inbound United Airlines flight. 04 Nov 11:39 PM
New ZealandInside the Qantas flight 141 mayday call that led to Auckland emergency landingThe pilot’s mayday call came after a fire alert lit up mid-flight.04 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInfraKiwi: plans for multi-billion fund launched by KiwiSaver's SimplicityCompany to buy $500m-$1b of infrastructure assets, then eventually list on NZX.02 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldFlight delays, airport disruption fears grow as US Government shutdown drags onOn Friday there was an uptick in cancellations at the New York-area airports and Boston.01 Nov 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesFirst Qantas flight from Adelaide in nearly 20 years lands in AucklandThe airline says Kiwi demand for Adelaide flights is surging.31 Oct 02:34 AM
RetailVictoria’s Secret to open first full store at Auckland AirportThe airport revamp with Lagardere will begin in stages from January 2026.30 Oct 06:00 PM
AirlinesBoeing and Airbus profits up in third-quarter surge; Global air cargo up 2.9%Boeing cites Australia stealth progress, Iata says cargo adapting to volatile situation.30 Oct 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ's new CEO Nikhil Ravishankar on 'existential threat' to airline, bouncing back from crisisAir NZ's new boss on 'wicked' problems he's confronting, and how to never waste a crisis.29 Oct 04:00 PM
