PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCAA tried to keep secret an NZ airports audit revealing susceptibility to terrorism, drug traffickingThe CAA's released details of a security audit after an investigation by the Ombudsman.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I think I felt the engine drop': Engine issue forces Air NZ flight from Gisborne to returnThe engine was shut down shortly after take off. 01 Dec 11:27 PM
Travel news'Quite a rapid descent': Air NZ Wellington to Sydney flight turns back A passenger shares what it was like on board.01 Dec 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The regions need abysmal Air NZ to be reliableOPINION: 'Our death toll would have been much higher under a different system.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBlind spots: Auckland air traffic controllers' view partly blocked by new airport buildingDocument on obsolete tower also reveals it poses 'significant challenges to safety'.30 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'We're all in': Air NZ loyalty boss on Qantas raidKiwi airline confident it can retain its Gold members.28 Nov 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWatch: Inside Emirates' latest plane – the Airbus A350Plane features Mercedes-inspired seats, TVs easier on eyes and Wifi over the North Pole.28 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandPlane risked crashing in Auckland: Report finds crew stressed and distractedThe crew forgot to properly activate a key fuel pump.27 Nov 11:56 PM
BusinessAir New Zealand’s $50,000 giveaway to schools: How to win Schools can win $10,000 for their own take on a safety video.27 Nov 09:16 PM
New ZealandInside Emirates' new Airbus A350The new plane has up to 312 seats and is airline's first new aircraft type since 2008.Watch27 Nov 08:46 PM
New ZealandThe rise of a regional lifeline: The little Kiwi airline that went from six staff to 85How a regional airline built its business into a critical lifeline.27 Nov 05:56 PM
AirlinesWatch: Auckland Airport's $70m runway light switchAbout 600 LED lights replace halogen system.25 Nov 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhat Hawaiian Airlines' new owner means for the Kiwi travel marketAlaska Air has taken over and already deals are being offered to boost traffic23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWellington Airport overhaul: The warning from airlinesNon-stop flights to more destinations from the capital now on the radar .22 Nov 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWellington Airport’s big runway project set to shake up international travelThe runway will be able to handle direct flights to Asia in a $500m redevelopment.21 Nov 06:00 PM
Travel news‘Mental torture’: Family share Jetstar woes during flight to QueenstownThe mum and her 9-month-old baby were left crying at the gate.20 Nov 09:01 PM
New Zealand'He was really cold': Man describes rescue of pilot who ditched plane in Tasman BayThey were looking for him for 10 minutes – then someone saw something bright in the water.19 Nov 09:05 PM
New ZealandMan arrested in Ōamaru after high-powered laser pointed at rescue helicopterPolice called it 'incredibly irresponsible and dangerous'.19 Nov 03:54 AM
BusinessWatch: Aurora becomes first Kiwi-made aircraft to break the sound barrierFirst civilian aircraft to go supersonic since the Concorde.18 Nov 06:20 PM
Travel newsAir NZ makes significant schedule change after fourth Dreamliner groundedPassengers have found flights automatically rebooked to depart later. 18 Nov 01:01 AM
AirlinesAir New Zealand puts London flights back on the radarThe airline sold its last slots at Heathrow in 2020.17 Nov 09:56 PM
AirlinesAnother veteran Air NZ commercial boss leaving airlineScott Carr has had many leadership roles over a 35-year span.15 Nov 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is Air New Zealand's latest safety video a slam dunk?OPINION: Another airline has been praised for a different route – a no-nonsense approach.14 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessGoing for Gold: Qantas launches bid to snare Air NZ's upper tier flyersAussie airline trying to lure some of Kiwi rival's most valuable customers.14 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom London to Sydney: Celebrating 90 years of the Gipsy Moth adventureJan Chisum flies her father’s restored Gipsy Moth, offering stunning views of Hawke’s Bay.14 Nov 12:42 AM
Travel newsWatch: Air NZ release new safety video featuring Steven and Valerie AdamsThe video, released today, features two famous Kiwi siblings.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhat every plane arriving at Auckland Airport is worth to New ZealandNew study outlines the importance of air links to the country.13 Nov 02:29 AM
BusinessTourism crawls back towards pre-pandemic levelsFigures also show the most popular spots for Kiwis to take a break.12 Nov 10:40 PM
BusinessBoeing expects post-strike output recovery to take several weeksRestarting the Boeing manufacturing line is a complicated process.12 Nov 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It was just a holiday': The HB pilot who flew across the world in a Gipsy Moth'Some people have cats and dogs. We have a hangar,' says the aviator's daughter.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSultan of Brunei's lavish ‘flying palace’ touches down in Auckland for mystery visitFlight radars showed the luxury jet landed in Auckland yesterday afternoon.11 Nov 05:15 PM
New Zealand"Cloak of secrecy": Aviation industry group criticises CAA amid agency shake-up.The Herald understands around 85 positions at the air safety and security are set to be disestablished. Video / Mark Mitchell / Ben DickensWatch11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirline reliability: How New Zealand compares to other countriesHow NZ's smaller market stacks up; where Air NZ ranks against all airlines.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Cloak of secrecy': Aviation leaders accuse CAA of covert restructureThe Herald understands 85-110 positions at the CAA could be disestablished.11 Nov 04:00 PM