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Domestic flights from $29 in Jetstar sale

See a new part of New Zealand or revisit and old favourite with these deals.

Chopper danger: Why do helicopters seem so accident-prone?

Helicopters are in the news for all the wrong reasons.

Helicopters working to contain forestry blaze near Motueka

Fire and Emergency said the fire was reported at 3.30pm.

Passengers fuming after New York-Auckland flight delayed more than 48hrs

The passengers were delayed for a total of 48 hours.

Bennie and the Jet: Elton John’s plane given special exemption by Sydney airport

The Rocket Man star was given special exemption to break curfew at Sydney Airport.

Airline rebuild: Emirates starting second NZ superjumbo service

Carrier releases details of sought-after flight, Air NZ steps up China services.

Cabin Fever: Iceland passengers stuck in 10 hour snowstorm delighted by surprise gig

Passengers arriving at Keflavík Airport this weekend faced 10 hour delays in storms.

Sneaky photo of flight attendant's behaviour towards nervous flier shocks travellers

The photograph quickly gained attention over one small detail.

Pilots ‘appalled’ after passenger evades screening before Air NZ flight

Passenger evaded screening and boarded domestic flight; new security measures possible.

Pilots call Covid experience 'surreal'

Re-opening of China to air travel without restrictions a major milestone.

Airfare pain: How airlines are clawing back heavy losses

A shortage of capacity means passengers are paying sky-high prices.

Qantas 737 diverts over 'mechanical issue'

Qantas has suffered a second issue with their 737 fleet in as many days.

Mayday, CQD, SOS? Why do pilots use the Mayday distress signal?

On Wednesday evening a Qantas flight made a radio call that got the world’s attention.

Photo shows damage to mayday plane

Pictures of a damaged Qantas plane have emerged as passengers described the 'bang'.

‘My wife called about 18 times’: Qantas passengers describe emergency landing after mayday call

A Qantas flight sparked a swift emergency response when it issued a mid-air mayday call.

Novice flight attendant’s $95k mistake on ‘first day’

The crew member's disastrous debut ended in a big mistake and a long delay.