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Aviation security shake-up at New Zealand airports under consideration

Transport Minister Simeon Brown is quietly investigating a major shake-up of aviation security at New Zealand’s airports. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah

Boeing slashes jobs and delays 777X programme

Financial troubles have escalated at Boeing, which now faces industrial action.

Woman forced off aircraft after revealing disability

The young woman shared a video of herself crying as the plane departed.

Months before Ethiopian crash, Boeing turned aside carrier’s questions

NY Times: Ethiopian Airlines pilot's urgent plea to Boeing went unanswered before crash.

OCR cut: What falling interest rates mean for Kiwi travellers

The winners and losers - and what's making all holidaymakers smile.

Qantas hit with A$100m fine for selling seats on cancelled flights

Senior managers knew about different aspects of the issue, the Australian watchdog says.

Plane hits fence, helicopter strikes wires in spate of aviation accidents

There have been five serious accidents and five incidents over the last 10 weeks.

What’s next for departing Queenstown Airport boss Glen Sowry

Ex-Air NZ and Housing NZ exec is moving on next year.

'Absolutely disgusted': Grandmother accuses airline of charging old travellers

The 63-year-old said younger, attractive passengers weren't charged a fee.

Air NZ will scrap this regional route next year

The direct service will be cut from January 19, 2025.

Is a stealth bomber-shaped plane the future of air travel?

By the end of the decade, a radically different shaped plane could be taking to the skies.

'Shock and panic’ on board Air NZ flight that aborted landing

The passenger said there was a big jolt as the plane touched the runway.

Couple banned for life from Cathay Pacific over seat recline row

Social media video triggers debate on passenger rights.

Two passengers injured as United Airlines flight averts midair collision

The US Federal Aviation Authority is investigating.

Tragedy in the skies: Man dies on flight in front of horrified passengers

It was supposed to be a lovely holiday with his children. It ended in tragedy.

First look inside $200m 118-shop outlet centre Mānawa Bay: major crime deterrent features

'What we have achieved is phenomenal.' - Airport retail boss Lucy Thomas on leasing centre

This airline is offering Kiwis free domestic flights

The offer is to help Kiwis explore more of the trending country.

New airport mall 'more popular than we thought it was going to be'

'Main priority was getting people to the terminals. That was prioritised at all times.'