New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Air NZ cancels all domestic flights to and from Auckland tomorrow; multiple international, regional services cannedCancellations made on updated weather reports of Cyclone Gabrielle's likely impacts.12 Feb 01:56 AM
TravelWhat it's like flying from Auckland International Airport after the floodsThe international terminal saw chaos in the recent floods. But what's it like now?09 Feb 07:30 PM
TravelUnruly school kid runs rampant on Auckland to Kuala Lumpur flightThe teenager performed handstands in the aisle during the long-haul flight.07 Feb 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Climate change can't be ignoredOPINION: Letters on Three Waters, Wayne Brown, capitalism, and Chris Hipkins.03 Feb 04:00 PM
TalanoaAir NZ adds recovery flights for 9000 passengers stranded overseas after Auckland hit by floodingAir NZ is putting on more flights from Samoa and Japan to bring home stranded passengers.01 Feb 09:43 PM
New ZealandDelayed flights: Motorists stung with penalty parking charges at airportThe airport has apologised and promised to refund the penalty charges.01 Feb 05:22 PM
TravelAir NZ borrows A380 to rescue passengers stranded by Auckland floodsThe airline says it is operating one of the biggest customer recoveries in its history.31 Jan 06:44 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirlines ‘breathing through a straw’ after airport flooding: pilotsUnder-pressure airlines scramble as pilots want new standards for state of runways.31 Jan 03:42 AM
Travel‘No flights until March’: Passengers stranded in Singapore after Auckland floodsStranded passengers were told there were few available seats until next month.31 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Don't blame staff for the weatherSometimes there is just no one to blame - so don't try.31 Jan 01:52 AM
TravelEmirates passengers fly on nightmare 13-hour flight to nowhereSome of the world's longest routes became a flight to nowhere this weekend.30 Jan 07:42 PM
Travel9000 Air NZ passengers trying to rebook flights to Auckland9000 mostly international passengers have had trips affected by the Auckland floods.30 Jan 03:20 AM
TravelAuckland international passengers warned not to go to airport unless flight is confirmed'The reality is there is huge backlog of flights,' airport boss warns.30 Jan 12:03 AM
TravelDiverted Tonga passengers spend two nights in Christchurch chapel"I said to myself ‘this is not looking good." 1500 passengers divert through Christchurch.29 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandAuckland Airport asks that only overseas flyers to visit terminalAirport staff handed out thousands of blankets and hot meals to stranded travellers.29 Jan 07:58 PM
New ZealandInvestigation opened after Air NZ jet ‘loses control’ on landingThe aircraft landed in Auckland on Friday during the wild weather event.28 Jan 11:08 PM
New ZealandAuckland floods: International flights resume at Auckland AirportThe first international flight departed Auckland about 7am.28 Jan 10:17 PM
New Zealand'We’ve been waiting a week': Auckland Airport warns lost baggage dilemma to continue for monthsAir NZ says it is doing all it can to reunite passengers with their lost luggage.31 Dec 04:56 AM
New ZealandFocus: Love in the air as families reunite before ChristmasScenes from 'Love Actually' are playing out at airports across Aotearoa as families reunite after years of Covid disruptions. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelNZ airport urges passengers to do this one thing when flying over summerThe new request will be made for those travelling through one specific airport.21 Dec 07:00 PM
Travel'Disgraceful service': Travellers furious at airlines losing luggage at Auckland AirportTravellers have waited in six-hour queues and driven from Tauranga to hunt down bags.20 Dec 07:45 PM
New ZealandWayne Brown's sharemarket slip-up, young jockey tragedy & Russia's new warning to US | Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 December, 2022Auckland’s mayor sends shudder through the share market, damning editorial on New Zealand’s study into mental health and Russia’s warning to the US in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Dec 04:16 PM
New ZealandAuckland Airport trading halt lifted, company responds to Mayor Brown's commentsThe airport company is expected to make an announcement shortly.14 Dec 11:15 PM
Crime$3.5m meth conspiracy: Baggage handlers say lockdown caused financial despairCo-defendant Romney Fukofuka, known as the rapper Konecs, will be sentenced next year.06 Dec 11:46 PM
New Zealand‘Things are tough for everyone’: Auckland mayor’s latest cost-cutting callWayne Brown widens his message for cost-cutting at Auckland Council amid big debt.02 Dec 08:40 PM
TravelAviator Jean Batten disappears from Auckland AirportFamous aviator's statue removed 40 years after her mysterious disappearance.21 Nov 06:20 PM
TravelLifting the lid on Air NZ’s new domestic plane's toilet ratioThe longest plane on Air New Zealand's domestic network comes with trade-offs.16 Nov 06:10 AM
New ZealandAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown: Battle to avoid big rate rises starts todaySelling all or some of council's Auckland Airport shares one option to fill $270m hole.09 Nov 10:51 PM
VideoScott Tasker, Auckland Airport executive on the travel comebackScott Tasker, Auckland Airport's GM Customer and Aeronautical Commercial talks tourism comeback and how Auckland Airport is ready for the influx of people. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelAuckland MIQ facility surprise winner at Skytrax awards'If you have to do MIQ this is the hotel you want,' wrote a guest of the surprise winner.28 Jun 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesDo Auckland port's woes lie in ditching of council assets expert?Councillor suggests decision to save money on experts may have backfired.13 Jun 06:00 AM
TravelAKL airport launches mobility valet service to smooth building disruptionThe service is to ease disabled access during construction of the public transport hub.08 Jun 07:04 AM
TravelNZ could open borders 3 month early, but there's a catchKiwis who have travelled across the ditch describe it as "an absolute nightmare".10 May 11:10 PM
BusinessFocus: Air NZ to fly to New York later this yearAir New Zealand board chair Dame Therese Walsh and Tourism Minister Stuart Nash joined CEO Greg Foran who announced the airline will return to the Big Apple later this year. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Mar 09:41 PM