The young boy hurt at Auckland Airport yesterday is the son of All Black Vaea Fifita.

Auckland Airport passengers were re-screened after a woman took a sneaky cigarette break.

Qantas will use biofuel out of LA as the pace to use alternative fuels quickens.

Australia's Rex airline has ground five planes after a flight lost a propeller.

Using a tranquiliser to stun the dog that was killed by authorities at Auckland Airport wouldn't have been practical or plausible, a top vet says.

Officers tried everything to catch wayward Grizz before he was fatally shot at Auckland Airport. He was just six months from graduating as a security dog.

The strike by airport security workers was due to take place next week, potentially disrupting thousands of flights and passengers.

If you're flying later this month, you may need to factor in more time to clear airport security.

Flying last year was extraordinarily safe according to a group representing airlines but accident figures exclude two deliberate acts that led to crashes

Following the July breach, Mr Brownlee claimed he was given permission by an airport staff member manning a secure exit door to bypass security.

Aviation Security staff are on heightened alert following the raised terror threat level and on the lookout for a range of new risks.

Air NZ chief Christopher Luxon will take his place on an expanded Virgin Australia board as that airline continues its struggle to make money in the tough Australian market.

Ben Boyce's mum is standing by her celebrity son, who is facing a possible jail term after his airport prank for his TV show. "I'm very proud of Ben and I love him dearly but sometimes things happen," Jenni Berthold said.

Extra staffing has helped Auckland Airport to cope despite getting only six hours' notice of strict new travel rules.

Airline passengers to the USA will be isolated from other travellers at Auckland Airport and face a rigorous second set of security checks.