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Grounded: Celebrity couple's helicopter pad on hold

New group Quiet Sky Waitematā: seeking petition signatures against choppers.

Why backup plane for Hipkins’ China trip was more ‘unusual’ than first claimed

The PM's trip to China was the first time it had sent along a backup plane.

Squeeze at Auckland Airport: Biosecurity NZ’s plans to cut the queues

"We acknowledge processing speed at peak times can be higher than average" - MPI chief.

Got Taylor Swift tickets? Qantas adds flights across Tasman

Australian airline says demand for seats is up by 1500 per cent.

Relief is on the way: Bathrooms at Auckland Airport’s domestic terminal being rebuilt

Gender-neutral toilets added as company squeezes more life out of ageing terminal.

No sleeping on the job: Demand for $200-plus travel pillow surges as flying takes off

The family firm riding the travel boom as wellness focus grows.

'Bodies flying out of seats': Images claim to show aftermath of Sydney horror flight

Images of cracked panelling, liquid on the cabin ceiling emerged from the horror flight.

Lease to operate Kaitāia Airport extended as discussions over long-term future continue

An independent group of Te Hiku locals say they have what it takes to run the airport.

‘Hell of a noise’: Air New Zealand flight aborted during take-off

Passengers left feeling frightened after hearing 'banging and crashing'.

Most NY-Paris flights take 8 hours. This one will take 90 minutes

The jet would fly five times faster than the speed of sound.

Air NZ plane switch downgrades passengers' seating

Passengers on Rarotonga flight have been offered $350 for seat downgrade at short notice.

11 passengers hospitalised after using plane's emergency escape slides

A tyre allegedly burst, forcing the plane to abort takeoff.

Kerikeri unmanned plane company signs up freight giant to deliver its cargo

National freight company signs deal with Kerikeri to deliver unmanned planes’ cargo.

Council caught in Whanganui Airport landing fees squabble

“It’s hard to justify such exorbitant price hikes without good consultation."

A hit is a hit: A deep dive into Sopranos territory

The last Sopranos episode first aired 16 years ago but it's still packing in the tourists

Editorial: Great news about the airline recovery, now to the flying experience

OPINION: Airlines are recovering, now it's time to know more about the service on offer