Experts weigh in on new report calling for looser border restrictions
Authors call for a selective "traffic light" system to decide MIQ rules for travellers.
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Auckland woman caught smuggling succulents and endangered cacti into New Zealand
An Auckland woman has been sentenced to community work and twelve months Intensive Supervision for smuggling succulents and endangered cacti into New Zealand. Video / Ministry for Primary Industries
Hijacking mystery left open as lead suspect dies
The well-groomed businessman-type successfully hijacked a flight from Portland.
China closes borders to British Overseas passport holders
China has ceased to recognise the "so-called BNO passport".
Australia extends Tasman-travel suspension
Australia has updated its advice to travellers arriving from New Zealand.
Firearms seized at US airports doubled in 2020
Firearms detected at airports spiked last year. In spite of reduced passenger numbers.
Covid-19: NZ-made immunity test could screen future travellers
A NZ-developed airport test could quickly screen travellers for immunity to coronavirus.
TSA agent jailed for tricking woman into compromising act
The TSA officer was accused of tricking a traveller into showing her breasts.
Sydney Airport increases screening of Kiwi passengers
NSW authorities have enhanced screening at Sydney Airport of Kiwi arrivals.
What now after one-way travel bubble with the Cook Islands?
Australia remains the big target for airlines and the tourist industry.
Straight into the arms of loved ones: First quarantine-free flight for 10 months on its way
The one-way travel bubble between Rarotonga and Auckland is an important first step.
Man found living in Chicago Airport for 90 days reveals ordeal
Too scared to go home because of Covid-19, he was stuck in limbo for 90 days.
How man lived in airport undetected for 3 months
Man has been arrested after he lived undetected in Chicago's airport for close to 90 days.
Ring of confidence: Auckland Airport presses go on critical road project
After putting $2b of projects on ice in 2020, the airport is building a new terminal link.
Tasman travel bubble not burst despite Aussie border setbacks
The one exception to the long-term travel ban has Aussies looking east.
Air NZ keeps options open, adds daily Cooks bubble service
With a glimmer of hope in the Pacific, the airline responds to MIQ cap and low-demand.
Rioters, guns banned from Washington bound aircraft
The TSA is 'processing hundreds of names with law enforcement agencies'.
Fog in Wellington causing disruption to flights
Some planes due to arrive in the capital city have been diverted or delayed.
'It was so embarrassing': Woman's top nearly gets her banned from flight
A woman was told her top was showing "too much skin" for her to board her flight.
Summer read: Airport developments questioned by former iwi land owners
Some Rotorua iwi are concerned about developments at Rotorua's airport.
Hours of delays: Gisborne Airport evacuated after threat, police block roads
Rhythm & Vines festival ended overnight so airport was packed with revellers going home.
Air NZ flying record number of kids 'home alone' for Xmas
The airline expects around 10000 children travelling unaccompanied this Christmas.
'Very special': Airport worker's race to save lost Xmas
We have thousands of lost items handed in every year, and some are very special,
Social media comments force Kāpiti Airport to close
'Potential security event' forces airport closure.
Business Insider: Auckland Airport's boosts a money maker
Airport says free help still available, Greg Foran sees parallels to tough lag in Vietnam
Gaffe lets German travellers slip through Sydney quarantine
It was the most serious breach of quarantine since Victoria's second wave.
Aussie airport's latest travel woe: plane-invading wasps
Just when aviation thought it had enough problems to deal with.
Cellphone data shows how Covid came home for Thanksgiving
Cellphone data used to map migrations of pandemic holiday travellers.
$7m land grab - will this be Whangārei's new airport?
A $7m-plus land deal has identified one of three sites for Whangārei's new airport.
Grim airline warning: Many air links to NZ 'hanging by a thread'
Industry boss warning on keeping borders closed: 'The world is not going to wait for us'.
Auckland Airport gets Covid health tick from international body
Airport has set up safe areas for when travel bubbles are put in place.
Going green: The NZ airport getting a big international tick
Using artesian water to heat and cool the terminal helped lead to recognition.
'Really scary': Woman recalls being 'humiliated' after invasive search at Doha Airport
A young Aussie has spoken about her traumatic experience at Doha Airport.