AirlinesWhy did the world’s biggest cargo plane stop in Auckland? An online sleuth may have solved itA spotter far away might've uncovered the secret of the huge Antonov's cargo in NZ.15 May 05:35 AM
AirlinesNew jet fuel response plan: NZDF and emergency services win priorityQuestions over how resources will be allocated to smaller operators in a major crisis.15 May 04:55 AM
PremiumAirlinesFuel crunch fallout: Why analysts still think Air NZ can absorb more hitsHow many more rounds can Air NZ go?15 May 02:22 AM
New ZealandAir NZ warns of more flight cuts amid fuel cost pain, decision just weeks away14 May 10:30 PM
PremiumAirlines‘More routes, more access, more affordability’: Qantas chief’s plan for Kiwis13 May 07:00 AM
PremiumRugbyAll Blacks' $6m question: Can NZ Rugby afford to keep flying business class?12 May 06:01 PM
AirlinesRare visitor: Crowds flock to see giant Antonov aircraft depart Auckland Airport12 May 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGolf course housing dilemma: Will adding a ‘no-complaint covenant’ actually stop complaints?Decision nearing for Hastings housing plan, which could feature 'no-complaint covenants'.11 May 06:00 PM
AirlinesAntonov AN-124, world’s biggest aircraft, lands in New ZealandFlying giant on mission for a planned private, specialist freight movement.11 May 03:35 AM
BusinessWant to track the apocalypse? One theory: Follow the billionaires’ jets.An artist has a theory: The ultrarich will flee city centres before an apocalyptic event.10 May 11:59 PM
WorldPedestrian dies after being hit by plane at Denver airportThe person scaled the Denver airport's fence and was hit within two minutes.10 May 02:56 AM
WorldRecord 30 tonnes of cocaine seized by SpainThe ship carried cocaine worth more than 812m euros and 23 crew were held.08 May 09:09 PM
AirlinesEmirates' annual profits up beyond $11b despite Iran war disruptionAirline used safe corridors for flights, made profits despite drop in passenger numbers.08 May 05:10 AM
WorldHantavirus ship passenger: ‘They didn’t take it seriously enough’Passengers mingled unmasked at buffets while the elderly widow was consoled.06 May 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCAA secret recordings: Staff complaints spark internal investigationThe CAA told the Herald the behaviour is being 'taken seriously and addressed'.06 May 02:50 AM
AucklandSecurity breach disrupts Auckland Airport international terminal, causing delaysOne traveller told the Herald they were stuck at security for hours.05 May 06:12 AM
New ZealandReprieve as last-minute funding saves Westport–Wellington flights - for nowFlights will resume on May 18 under a one-month support deal.05 May 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesSpirit Airlines shutdown: The end of ultra-low-cost carriers everywhere?Cut-price in a sometimes cut-throat industry: how can they survive?04 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan refused alcohol on flight from Auckland accused of touching passengers, endangering safetyThe 58-year-old allegedly brought his own alcohol onboard to drink.03 May 10:32 PM
New ZealandFrom fireball to courtroom: Judge backs avionics firm over Cessna blazeEngineer James Ferguson ran from the hangar with his overalls on fire.02 May 11:35 PM
WorldUS airline shuts down, cancelling all flightsThe spike in fuel prices was too heavy a blow for the struggling carrier.02 May 07:56 AM
Travel newsJetstar customer 'disgusted' after vile expletives appear next to her name in emailThe surprise slur was included in a change of booking confirmation.01 May 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAuckland Airport digs in: Quarry near Ihumātao bought, housing ruled out for six pieces of land Job creation, national benefit cited in deal for airport to buy land near Ihumātao.01 May 03:00 AM
WorldVenezuela opens arms to world with Miami-Caracas flightVenezuela now runs 151 weekly international flights, up from 105 in November.30 Apr 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesLoose drone rules would cause farmer drama and danger, aviation group saysWild West approach would put high-value businesses at risk from rogue drones, group says.30 Apr 12:02 AM
New ZealandTranstasman collaboration on fertiliser, fuel pressuresAustralia has locked in 250,000 tonnes of urea and moved early to underwrite fuel imports.29 Apr 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Govt needs to consider more support for regional airlinesOPINION: Waiving joint-venture airport fees could give short-term relief to airlines.29 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldPlane crashes into hangar while trying to land in South AustraliaThe accident sparked a massive fire and forced the evacuation of the area.29 Apr 07:08 AM
New ZealandCost of Govt diesel deal to stay secret until it’s paidBut Nicola Willis says the Budget was tweaked to pay for the extra fuel.28 Apr 10:35 PM
New Zealand'Rejig of the Budget': Public will find out cost of Z Energy deal once it's been paidNicola Willis says it'll be funded out of the Govt's budgeted operation allowance.28 Apr 07:49 PM
