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'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.

Singapore Airlines bringing giant jet to Auckland
A double-decker Airbus is to fly to Auckland as visitor numbers from the city-state grow.

Roger Partridge: New Zealand’s real economic problem: Too little capital, not too much profit
Opinion: The economy faces a worsening capital problem, undercapitalised for 50 years.

'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.

'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.

'New normal': NZ tourism at 86% of pre-Covid levels, TIA chief tells Trenz
Getting tourists on to planes is being hampered by capacity issues.

Airfares: Commerce Commission explains why it doesn’t want a competition study, but tells airlines to watch out
Is the system 'broken' or is NZ just too tough for more aviation players?

Auckland Airport regulation risk overhyped: Analyst
Could the airport lose its 'dual till' model and become a victim of Nanny State rules?

Pilot's sky-high 'I love you' message spotted over Auckland
A pilot's flight path spelled 'I love you' in the sky over Auckland and Warkworth.

Tesla's NZ revenue crashed in 2024 – and this year is worse, so far
EV sales pick up but Elon Musk's firm still lags.

Drones enter airspace near Auckland Airport, suspend flights
'Flying a drone this close to an airport puts aircraft, crew and passengers at risk.'

North Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visits
Fifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.

Auckland Airport to get new cargo precinct as fruit and vege freight booms
Airport outlines cargo precinct plan. Meanwhile, a US duty-free ban takes effect today.