China Southern flight finally departs
The flight, which was delayed for 48 hours, has departed Auckland Airport.
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Delayed flight set for 10am departure
A China Southern flight delayed for 48 hours at Auckland Airport is scheduled to depart at 10am today.
Passenger's fury at airline over delay
A passenger delayed at Auckland Airport for 32 hours on a China Southern airlines flight resorted to flying to Christchurch in order to get out of the country.
Toilet tryst: Witness fears for his life
A man who witnessed All Black Aaron Smith slipping into a disabled toilet with a mystery woman says he fears for his safety, and that of his family.
Jucy pod-style hotel set for business
Jucy's Christchurch-based pod-style hotel is in demand ahead of its November opening.
Fog disrupting flights in and out of Christchurch
The Christchurch International Airport released an alert just before 9pm tonight, warning passengers to check with their airline for updates.
Sofia: Taking to the skies to unlock mysteries of universe
Reporter Kurt Bayer takes to the skies to witness science in action, even if it makes his head hurt a little.
Christchurch business shakes off quake
It's business as usual in Christchurch, with most reporting few ill effects from yesterday's earthquake.
Christchurch Airport more than doubles profit
Net profit rose to $37.8 million in the 12 months ended June 30, from $15.7 million a year earlier.
From China to Christchurch
China Southern is expanding into Christchurch with direct services to Guangzhou three times a week using a Dreamliner.
CHC Airport still targets excessive returns: ComCom
Christchurch International Airport is still targeting excessive returns, the Commerce Commission says.
Christchurch flights resume
Thick fog that cancelled and delayed flights in and out of Christchurch this morning has now lifted.
Air NZ? No, Air Auckland
Air New Zealand is facing a backlash in Christchurch after announcing it was canning summer flights to Japan.
Report contradicts Gerry Brownlee's version of events
Following the July breach, Mr Brownlee claimed he was given permission by an airport staff member manning a secure exit door to bypass security.
Duty-free ciggie stock-up stubbed out
The days of bulk-buying cigarettes at the border are over after the Govt revealed its latest anti-smoking policy would cut the duty-free allowance.
Sentencing today for scorpion smuggler
An Australian man who smuggled live scorpions into the country will be sentenced today.
Brothers sentenced over scorpion possession
Two brothers were yesterday sentenced to 150 hours' community work and two months' community detention after previously admitting charges relating to the possession, sale and disposition of scorpions.
Chch Airport 'excessive profits' criticised
Christchurch International Airport's target profits for the next two decades have been labelled "excessive" by the Commerce Commission.
Men admit smuggling live scorpions
Two brothers have pleaded guilty at the Queenstown District Court to smuggling six live scorpions into New Zealand.
New Zealand's worst aviation disasters
Today's air balloon tragedy in the Wairarapa, in which 11 people were killed, is the seventh worst aviation disaster in New Zealand history.
Christchurch Airport buys Antarctic Centre
Christchurch International Airport has announced that it has bought the International Antarctic Centre.
A tower of strength and light
Next time you're passing through Christchurch International Airport during the hours of darkness keep an eye out for the control tower.