BusinessInside the new Airbus A350Herald aviation writer Grant Bradley flew into Auckland yesterday on the world's newest commercial big jet - the A350XWB. See inside the plane and hear from its pilots here. Watch05 Aug 07:30 PM
AirlinesNew Airbus arrives in NZAirbus' technical and sales machine touched down in Auckland last night aboard the world's newest airliner.05 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldEbola serum 'reverses' diseaseAn experimental serum treatment on two US missionaries has raised hopes of an effective treatment for the disease after doctors reported a "miraculous" improvement in the health of one of those who contracted the disease.05 Aug 05:12 AM
OpinionPeter Kinderman: Fighting fear of flyingFears about air travel are common and entirely understandable. Human beings have not evolved to fly, writes psychologist Peter Kinderman.04 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesRival to 787 swoops inThe latest Airbus has been frozen, subjected to super-hot temperatures, had its brakes jammed on until they reached 1400C and its wings bent to breaking point.03 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldMH17: More remains collectedDutch and Australian experts have gathered more remains from the crash site of Flight MH17 in east Ukraine.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMH17 car plate 'priceless': collectorA man who bought a personalised plate bearing the flight number of downed Malaysia Airlines' jetliner MH17 says his purchase is a "priceless piece of art".02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe warning signsThe inquest into the Carterton hot air balloon disaster left victims’ families reeling from revelations about the balloon’s pilot — and asking why authorities didn’t act.01 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldLand mines laid near MH17 site - reportReports that land mines have been laid near the MH17 crash site in Ukraine are "utterly despicable", Australia's Foreign Minister says.30 Jul 09:03 PM
New ZealandPassengers 'shot' with tirednessAs weary passengers from Air New Zealand Flight NZ09 came though the arrival gates at Auckland Airport yesterday, more stories emerged of their 56-hour ordeal.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We weren't on a beach'Frustrated passengers have slammed Air NZ for poor customer service, lack of communication and sympathy, as another plane is delayed overnight in Hong Kong.30 Jul 07:55 AM
New ZealandStranded passengers offered $1000Air New Zealand has issued an "unreserved apology" to 227 passengers caught up in a two day delay from Hawaii, and offered $1000 compensation.29 Jul 06:08 AM
AirlinesUS airlines making millions, but no consumer relief in sightThe top American airlines are making more money than ever - but don't expect it to mean lower prices for passengers.29 Jul 04:30 AM
New ZealandFaulty indicator delays Air NZ flightA faulty indication system prompted Air New Zealand pilots to abort take-off during departure from Hawaii last night.28 Jul 07:57 AM
WorldMH17 investigation abandoned by fightingA Dutch-led investigation team including 11 Australian police officers has had to abandon a plan to visit the MH17 crash site in eastern Ukraine due to safety concerns.27 Jul 07:08 PM
AirlinesIs Malaysia Airlines set to change name?Malaysian Airlines is set for a brand overhaul after two major tragedies in the last six months, it emerged today.27 Jul 05:55 PM
OpinionBilly Adams: Pan Am flight father helps in MH17 tragedyTen days after the shooting down of MH17, Anthony Maslin and wife Rin Norris are living a "hell beyond hell".27 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldPutin faces lawsuit over MH17 disasterVladimir Putin is facing a multimillion-dollar legal action for his alleged role in the shooting down of a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet over eastern Ukraine.27 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldGlobal body should rule safetyA senior executive at troubled Malaysia Airlines has called for the creation of a new organisation to decide which flight paths are safe.27 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldFamily of 10 die in plane crashFrance says there are no survivors from the Air Algerie flight that crashed in Mali and several families have been been wiped out in the tragedy.26 Jul 08:15 PM
TechnologySecrets in our skyDizzying aerial shots of wide, sweeping landscapes used to be the exclusive domain of big-budget film productions with a helicopter, but not any more.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrones prompt air fearsAviation authorities are writing new rules on drones prompted by fears about safety in the skies, and privacy concerns.26 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesWhat now for Malaysia Airlines?Malaysia Airlines' website has gone dark. In keeping with airline practice after a crash, its special "dark site" is free of logos and the imagery of its standard home page.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlying safe despite death toll: expertsThis year is the deadliest for air disasters since 2010, but Kiwi aviation experts say passengers are still statistically unlikely to die in an aircraft crash.25 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldMH17: 'We believe our daughter is alive'The Perth-based parents of a woman believed to be an MH17 crash victim are on their way to the Ukrainian crash site, still believing she's alive.24 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandKiwis line up for airline's refund offerAfter two tragic incidents within months involving Malaysia Airlines, hundreds of Kiwis have gained refunds for flights with the company.24 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldMH17: How digital sleuths are unravelling the mysteryIn the agonising quest to pin down exactly what happened when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 went down over Ukraine last week, Web archivists and other digital sleuths are playing an unusual — potentially pivotal — role.23 Jul 06:00 AM
WorldIs this what brought down MH17?Ukraine’s security services has released photographs and videos it says show Russian-made BUK-M1 surface-to-air missile systems inside the rebel-held area.22 Jul 10:14 PM
AirlinesTop rugby team dumps Malaysia AirlinesAn international sports team due to fly to France on Malaysia Airlines is changing carriers because the players fear for their safety after the MH17 tragedy.22 Jul 05:00 PM
