New ZealandHobbit celebrations grow larger-than-lifeHobbit fans eagerly awaiting the release of Sir Peter Jackson's second instalment of his film trilogy were treated to a few larger-than-life movie moments today.02 Dec 06:13 AM
New ZealandHobbit: Planes, books and giant eaglesHobbit stars have unveiled a giant, NZ-themed pop-up book in Beverly Hills, a dragon has been revealed on an Air NZ plane and giant eagles have descended on Wellington.02 Dec 01:02 AM
WorldTales of bravery on Scots' 'black day'A painstaking operation to recover the remains of at least eight people killed when a police helicopter crash-landed on a busy pub in Glasgow continued yesterday.01 Dec 05:16 PM
New ZealandEmergency after smoke in cockpitAn Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Palmerston North was abandoned just after take-off yesterday after smoke appeared in the cockpit.30 Nov 04:30 PM
AirlinesCouncil's airport windfallAuckland Council is in line for a $100m windfall, after Auckland International Airport this morning announced it would be paying out $454m to its shareholders.27 Nov 10:10 PM
AirlinesBranson slams 'dirty tricks'The fight over Air New Zealand and two other airlines taking a bigger stake in Virgin Australia is intensifying with the deal now in line for further regulatory scrutiny.26 Nov 04:30 PM
BDBDAirlinesInfratil sells airport for $2Infratil, the Wellington-based infrastructure investor, has sold its unprofitable Glasgow Prestwick Airport to the Scottish government for 1 British pound (NZ$1.98).24 Nov 08:58 PM
New ZealandPilot collides with cow near FeildingA pilot has been forced to make a hasty landing after colliding with a cow at a rural airstrip this morning.23 Nov 09:15 PM
AirlinesAir NZ beats Buffett theoryAmong the many things Warren Buffett is famous for is his view that airlines are a lousy investment. Just last May, he was at it again.22 Nov 04:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ announces improved performance for OctoberAir New Zealand says its group wide yields, after removing foreign exchange impacts, were up by 1.9 per cent in October.21 Nov 11:43 PM
AirlinesMore Dreamliner flights for Chinese New YearChina Southern Airlines is putting on extra Dreamliner flights to Auckland to meet high demand over Chinese New Year.21 Nov 11:27 PM
AirlinesSurprise at Air NZ share price fallMarket players say they are surprised at the drop in Air New Zealand's share price in the wake of the Government's 20 per cent sell-down.19 Nov 11:20 PM
AirlinesAir NZ alters Airpoints dealAir New Zealand customers paying for mid-range priced flights will earn fewer reward points under changes to the airline's loyalty scheme.19 Nov 10:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ share price dipsAir New Zealand shares have fallen 2c to $1.63 in early trading, according to Bloomberg.19 Nov 09:07 PM
AirlinesEmirates boosts superjumbosThe world's largest passenger plane will live to fight another day. Airbus's A380 superjumbo got a fresh 50-jet order from Emirates Airline.19 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanLabour's sell-down alarm absurdAir New Zealand has frequently been a political football for politicians of all stripes.19 Nov 04:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ sale raises $365mThe Government has made $365 million from selling down its 20 per cent stake in Air New Zealand after pricing the shares at $1.65 a piece.19 Nov 04:32 AM
AirlinesAviation business Airwork tipped for NZX floatAuckland aviation business Airwork is being tipped to announce plans to list on the share market tomorrow morning.19 Nov 02:09 AM
AirlinesWhy is Qantas hopping mad at Air NZ?Qantas has launched a scathing attack on the stake that Air NZ have built in Virgin Australia. Grant Bradley looks at why it's got the Flying Roo in a such a flap.18 Nov 09:40 PM
WorldPlane crash: Horrifying new footageWithin five seconds, a dot of light that Russian authorities say is a Boeing 737 appears in the sky over the tarmac and plunges to the ground in a near-vertical crash.18 Nov 07:23 PM
AirlinesQantas attacks Air NZ planQantas has launched an attack on Air NZ's commercial strategy behind its investment in Virgin - saying it's a foreign bid to destabilise Australian aviation market.18 Nov 04:30 PM
AirlinesEditorial: Right time to sell part of Govt's Air NZ shareholdingAccording to the Labour Party leader, David Cunliffe, the timing of the Government's selldown of shares in Air New Zealand is arrogant.18 Nov 04:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ: Starting price for bids setStrong demand for the Air NZ share selldown is expected, but one broker says most will be coming from the bigger institutional investors.18 Nov 02:06 AM
AirlinesAir NZ share sale: The big questionsThe Government will sell 20 per cent of its stake in Air New Zealand today and tomorrow. The Herald tells you the 11 things you need to know.18 Nov 01:25 AM
OpinionDon't lump Air NZ with the restBusiness editor Liam Dann on why the Air NZ share sale is a very different prospect from the SOE partial privatisations.17 Nov 11:50 PM
WorldRussian airliner crashes killing 50A Russian passenger airliner 'hit the runway and burst into flames' near Kazan this morning, killing 50 people - but officials say no children were among the dead.17 Nov 07:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ shares sell before referendumOpposition parties are warning of higher fares and even a second taxpayer bailout after the Government put another slice of Air NZ on the block.17 Nov 04:30 PM
