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Christchurch Airport prices too high, says ComCom

Christchurch International Airport's targeted returns over the next two decades are too high and its pricing lacks transparency, the Commerce Commission says.

Pam Corkery: Aussie mirth proves Air NZ got it wrong

Our national airline's new safety video is far removed from the New Zealand I care about, writes Pam Corkery. Hell, it's not even about New Zealand.

Air NZ to fly Latin America?

Air New Zealand's alliances in Asia could help open the door for flying to South America, a region it says is a blank on its route map.

Swimsuit video lands Air NZ in hot water

Passengers on Air New Zealand flights to the Cook Islands and elsewhere will be urged - for their safety's sake - to watch a video featuring cavorting swimsuit models.

Virgin 20pc share drop questioned

A 20 per cent dive in Virgin Australia's share price has prompted a regulatory probe and a forecast of continued big losses by the airline, whose biggest shareholder is Air New Zealand.

Pilot impersonator's appeal dismissed

A repeat pilot impersonator sentenced to 300 hours' community work for flying a plane without a license has had an appeal against his sentence dismissed.

Unruly flyers face crackdown

Airlines claim legal measures to deal with violent passengers outdated, jeopardising safety and call for revamp.

China Southern Dreamliner arrives in Christchurch

Footage of the arrival of the first direct flight from Guangzhou into the South Island this week. 228 Chinese visitors were flown here to celebrate Chinese New Year and marked the first time a Dreamliner has flown commercially to Christchurch, highlighting the increasing numbers of Chinese visitors choosing the South Island over the north.

Pair suffer serious injuries after light plane crash

Fatal air crash: teens' horror

When young pilot Adam Reid saw the glider go into a spiral, he knew disaster was imminent. It was to be the second fatal glider crash in four hours.

Lower fares expected with Air NZ deal

Kiwis can expect cheaper flights and more choices as a result of a deal between Air NZ and Singapore Airlines, which is also expected to boost local tourism.

Air NZ and Singapore Airlines get cosy

Air NZ's return to Singapore and planned tie-up with Singapore Airlines cements the growing ties between the two carriers, but they must first get the plan past competition authorities.

Air NZ unveils big Singapore Air deal

Air NZ will form a deep alliance with Singapore Airlines, resuming flights to the southeast Asian country and gaining access to the Singaporean carrier's huge regional market.

Air NZ to spread its wings

Air New Zealand is poised to reveal details of a big expansion of its international network, most likely in Asia.

Night Rider fares may return

Man flew plane without pilot's licence

A Napier man will serve 300 hours community service, after he indicated he was interested in buying a plane, said he was a pilot, flew the aircraft - all without a licence.

Air NZ to keep lid on fares

Air New Zealand says stripping out costs from the business should allow it to keep a lid on fares during the coming year.

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