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Australian airline grounded over 'serious and imminent risk'

Thick fog lifts, but could return

The thick fog that cancelled more than 100 flights at Wellington airport yesterday has lifted, with blue skies now above the capital.

Military warned: No cover-ups

Military bosses were told "it is important the RNZAF does not cover up" its illegal shipment of pyrotechnic canisters which endangered hundreds of lives.

Spell your name wrong and risk a one way ticket home

A growing number of Kiwis are misspelling their own names on travel documents, risking being left stranded at airports or sent home by overseas authorities.

Mosquito makes big aviation crowd buzz

The world's only flying De Havilland Mosquito proved to be a huge drawcard yesterday for hundreds of aviation enthusiasts who crowded the tarmac outside Classic Flyers to welcome an aircraft making its first and last visit to Tauranga.

China keen to link up with Air NZ

The head of China Southern Airlines wants to forge a relationship with Air New Zealand to build on each others' domestic networks.

$10,000 grant will help women dress for success

Women heading back into the workforce after a long break and worried they have nothing to wear to a job interview are getting a boost of confidence from the team at Dress for Success.

Crash recommendations 'not enough'

The 78 recommendations made after an inquiry into the Anzac Day Iroquois crash are not enough to prevent another tragedy, an independent review says.

Jet tagger causes 'considerable shame'

A professional who drew a swastika and a penis on a visiting Australian military aircraft was identified through the DNA found in the spit he left on it.

Air Force didn't want hotel costs

Three airmen killed in an Anzac Day helicopter crash were on a one-hour flight because it was considered too expensive to accommodate them in a hotel.

Jetstar scrambles to cover cancellations

Jetstar has put together an "ad-hoc'' flight to get Kiwis home for Christmas, amidst a flood of negative publicity after flights were cancelled without explanation.

Jetstar flyers outraged at cancellations

New Zealanders living in Melbourne have had their Christmas plans thrown into turmoil after being told by Jetstar that some flights have been cancelled.

Helicopter wreckage confirmed to be from 2004 crash

Helicopter wreckage spotted by sightseers in remote Fiordland yesterday is believed to be the remnants of a craft that went missing in 2004 with two people on board.

Union challenge fails over Air NZ job cuts

Alliance tipped to boost visitors

Tourism agency welcomes proposed Qantas-Emirates deal as competition for Air New Zealand.

Alarm at rich-list helipad plans

Neighbours to discuss rich lister plans for landing pad and flight path in quiet bay.

Glass raised to Merlot's new Asian deal

Strike planned for interislander ferry workers