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Near-collision between drone and Air NZ Airbus approaching Auckland
Not all drone users comply with civil aviation users, says TAIC.

Market close: Fletcher Building shares rise as NZ market gains momentum
There were 60 gainers on the main board and 60 decliners today.

Top travel deals across Asia, the Pacific, and Europe
Travel the world for less with this week's deals.

Customs busts $600k meth haul hidden in portable BBQ
A 45-year-old foreign national appeared in court today.

Tourism: Luxon, Upston hope more money gets more attention from China, Australia, US
More bounce needed to get tourism numbers back to pre-pandemic levels, PM needed.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Louise Upston make tourism announcement
Christopher Luxon and Louise Upston make tourism announcement

Watch: 'It's hectic' - classic Land Rover engulfed in flames on Auckland motorway
The blaze has created huge disruptions around Auckland International Airport this evening.

First look at $1b warehouse hub by James Kirkpatrick Group
Heir's vision becomes a reality: 'Dad wanted this to be the best' – James Kirkpatrick jnr.

'Life imprisonment': Teen faces harsh penalty after $5m drug bust at border
A teenager was arrested at Auckland Airport, allegedly carrying 15kg of meth and cocaine.

'Worked around the clock': Repaired Air NZ jet back in air with non-passenger flight
Jet that was holed after hitting airbridge flies to Singapore for scheduled maintenance.

Pilots say lessons learned after Air NZ plane smashed into runway edge lights
Five tyres were damaged after wild weather impacted the plane's approach.

Auckland Airport regional airfield upgrade
The airport says the $147m project could cater to more domestic jet flights in future. Video / Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport says regional airfield upgrade could allow for more local jet flights
Extreme weather events and possible jet upgrades influence a $147m project.

Classics return: Former All Blacks to feature in Eden Park curtain-raiser against Pasifika legends
Legendary former All Blacks and Pasifika players will line up in Eden Park curtain-raiser.

How Tourism Holdings circumvented US-Canada tariffs
The Kiwi RV company shifted hundreds of motorhomes across the border into Canada.

From Ikea to Kmart: The biggest building projects taking shape in Auckland
Huge new retail outlets opening this year and next are set to change Auckland's shops.

Qantas takes on Air NZ with launch of Auckland to Adelaide direct route
Launch fares start at $699 for a return economy ticket.

'Wave of opportunity' – 120 new jobs, some require no experience
The business plans to seek staff in three waves, with many different roles to be filled.

Jim McElwain: Realise assets to fund more infrastructure
OPINION: New Zealand has a poor and declining record of productivity growth.

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.

'He was 20, I was 18': Graduating nurse inspired by lost love
Caring for her young partner to the end of his life inspired Williams to become a nurse.