Spies, jail sentences, hidden assets, a famous explorer - a former MP's bid to build a high-tech stealth helicopter has more twists than a combat mission, reports Karyn Scherer.

One of the world's more highly-sophisticated miniature drone spy planes can often be found in the skies over New Zealand.

P. Diddy's entourage were stopped by French customs for trying to bring too much vodka into the country.

At the height of the aviation chaos caused by the ash cloud, I commented to my wife, "It's going to be interesting to see the outcome of this ... "

Air NZ has edged out New Zealand Post to claim the top spot in a study of corporation reputation, while Telecom has avoided the wooden spoon - but only because Exxon Mobil has just joined the list.

Heavy rain, sleet and snow is threatening parts of NZ. Follow developments and read reader reaction from your area.

Weather forecasters say worst of electrical storms over but heavy snow likely in south.

Dizzee Rascal is facing a lifetime ban from British Airways after being thrown off a flight.

I've just used one of the European budget airlines for the first time, and found it very good.

Silver Ferns' coach Ruth Aitken says her son's urination in the aisle of a Jetstar flight to Singapore has left her and her husband...

Four times in the past week, I have put my life in the hands of Air New Zealand's decision to fly under an ash cloud.

The ash cloud from Chile's Mt Puyehue Cordon Caulle volcano has returned to cause more disruption to flights.