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Auckland Airport half year profit up 14pc

Auckland Airport lifted half year underlying profit after tax 14 per cent to $61.5 million.

Air NZ half year profits soar 75pc

Air New Zealand has reported a 75 per cent rise in half year net profit to $98 million, as passenger numbers, cargo volumes and yields all increased from a year earlier.

Air NZ's Virgin Blue stake falls foul of Aussie rules

Virgin's man sees bigger future for world airlines

<p><b>Air NZ's code-share deal is part of a trend towards a super era in air travel, says exec</b></p>

Air NZ adds new flights to China

Air New Zealand will be adding two new direct services each week to China from December, meaning it will have a direct service to China every day.

Iraq veto changes Qantas flight path

GrabOne, grabaseat join forces

Microlight crashes at Tauranga Airport

Fighter jet plan still waiting to take off

A Soviet-era MiG-21 jet fighter sits idly outside a commercial building in Onehunga four months after it was to have been hoisted on to the roof of the building.

Air NZ to offer flights to the Middle East

<i>Jacqueline Smith</i>: The drawbacks of new comforts

I was most excited to be flying home from Los Angeles on the second flight of Air New Zealand's brand new Boeing 777-300ER. I had read glowing reviews of first, business and even cattle class.

Air NZ offers mobile phone calls on new 'All Black' plane

Airline suspension over error 'enormously damaging'

Air NZ to allow calls, texts on new plane

Court of Appeal backs airline suspension

Plane manufacturer warns against modifications

The maker of a plane which crashed in Fox Glacier, killing nine people, is warning against putting more powerful engines into the planes.

Air National in dispute over operator certificate

Govt 'won't rule out' Egypt rescue mission

The Government has come under criticism for not doing enough to help New Zealanders stranded in Egypt as the upheaval rages on.