New ZealandCanadian teen sales rep accused of importing 15kg of meth to New Zealand appears in courtThe 19-year-old could face life imprisonment over the charge. 30 Nov 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJames Doolan: Hotels should be hosts not hustlersOPINION: Some hotels charged $720-$800 on a recent big night, matching quality and demand.30 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ's Airbus A320 aircraft return to normal service after software recallAbout 6000 Airbus A320 family jets worldwide needed urgent software fixes.30 Nov 05:17 AM
New ZealandAir NZ expects grounded A320 fleet back in service by this eveningThe airline aims to have all affected planes updated today after global software fault.29 Nov 07:29 PM
New ZealandPassengers speak of 'chaos', hours-long queues as A320 software recall stalls airportsNZ travellers have reported queues of up to six hours and conflicting airline updates.29 Nov 06:01 AM
CrimeWatch: Probe into Akl airport drug-smuggling ring sees more 'corrupt' baggage handlers arrestedPolice seized 631kg of meth and 112kg of cocaine linked to the ring.27 Nov 11:41 PM
TalanoaClose contact of NZ measles case in quarantine in Cook IslandsThe passenger arrived in the Cook Islands over the weekend.25 Nov 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Why Air NZ’s CEO might need to travel moreOPINION: It's getting hard to remain silent about the national icon. 21 Nov 10:00 PM
Property'Delivered with heart': Award blockbuster for University of AucklandUni property boss Simon Neale called 'a catalyst for change'. He won a leadership prize.21 Nov 09:00 AM
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
PropertyLindt opening third store, plans to expand further in New ZealandChocolate business plans to open further shops in New Zealand, nothing confirmed yet.19 Nov 10:05 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
New ZealandNew measles case linked to Auckland Airport confirmedHealth NZ has revised the national total to 19 after one case was removed.19 Nov 01:05 AM
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
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
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Late surge lifts NZ market to start new week with small riseThe NZX rose 0.2% ahead of some key results and trading updates in the next fortnight.17 Nov 05:24 AM
New ZealandAuckland to Queenstown flight returns to city airport after hydraulic issue foundAir NZ flight NZ637 from Auckland was due to touch down in Queenstown this afternoon.15 Nov 02:12 AM
New ZealandNew measles case travelled through two main airports before flying to AsiaHealth teams are tracing bus, flight and exam contacts in Wellington.15 Nov 12:18 AM
New ZealandAviation security boss on leave after damning police conduct reportChris de Wattignar is on leave as the CAA works through employment process.13 Nov 04:08 AM
New Zealand$15.2 million worth of drugs found in luggage at Auckland Airport Customs officers have seized an estimated 670kg of methamphetamine and cocaine in 2025.12 Nov 03:41 AM
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
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
New ZealandFirefighter trainers shut down unsafe live-burn facility in RotoruaRotorua’s live-fire steel cells risk collapse and emit carcinogenic smoke, trainers warn.06 Nov 06:43 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
PremiumPremiumPropertyDowner NZ costs down, pushes up profitFrom rail to roads, hospitals to the $800m airport upgrade – Downer and Hawkins are busy.03 Nov 10:59 PM
Travel newsExplore Wellington, Antarctica, Sydney, and Europe with these dealsTravel from land to sea with these hot travel deals.03 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWatch: 41 robots working inside new $90m DHL Auckland pharmaceutical warehouseTwo robot types move supplies, do physical lifting and perform boring, repetitive tasks.30 Oct 09:00 PM
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
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
AirlinesAir NZ starts Christchurch–Adelaide service as transtasman competition heats upThe new flights follow a surge in spending from Kiwis visiting South Australia.28 Oct 04:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKelly Thomas: How the 'bleisure' boom could power NZ’s tourism recoveryOPINION: NZ is at a pivotal moment in the way we attract and host business travellers.26 Oct 08:00 PM
Travel newsFive journeys tempting Kiwis to start planning their next big getawayDon’t miss these top travel deals for flights, resorts, and tours across the globe. 20 Oct 04:25 PM
New Zealand'No one has turned up': Traffic control opens late and delays flightPassengers were forced to wait on the tarmac at Nelson Airport for nearly 30 minutes.18 Oct 03:04 AM
