AirlinesMonster engines for longest flightUltra long distance airliners need a lot of fuel to reach their destination and engines powerful enough to get all that weight off the ground.06 Mar 02:00 AM
AirlinesEmirates' superjumbo conquers routeEmirates says the double-decker A380 has added to the success of its Auckland to Dubai service.01 Mar 09:31 PM
AirlinesHeadwinds for Air NZAir New Zealand faces a steep drop in full year profit but says tailwinds including strong tourism and flattening competition will help the company.23 Feb 03:33 AM
AirlinesGovt plea to sparring airlinesTrade minister Todd McClay is encouraging Air NZ and Qatar to patch up differences over a cancelled commercial deal.08 Feb 04:08 AM
TourismRevealed: Qatar Airways' big gala actQatar Airways has a reputation for lavish parties to launch new routes and says its gala dinner in Auckland will be no exception.05 Feb 11:42 PM
AirlinesQatar here for long haulQatar Airways' marathon flight from Doha to Auckland has touched down and the airline says it is committed to the route.05 Feb 09:44 PM
AirlinesWorld's longest flight lands in NZQatar Airways' longest flight in the world has landed 15 minutes early at Auckland Airport after leaving Doha just over 16 hours ago.05 Feb 06:18 PM
BusinessThe tiny Gulf country with a $335b empireThe world's richest country per capita is back in the deal-making business.15 Jan 08:02 PM
AirlinesStar power for Qatar routesQatar Airways is putting the finishing touches on its launch party to celebrate its new service to Auckland.13 Jan 10:15 PM
AirlinesThe plane with the longest legsQatar Airways is using the plane with the biggest range for the longest flight from Doha to Auckland.13 Jan 08:00 PM
AirlinesAuckland-Doha: The world's longest routeQatar Airways is growing rapidly and about to launch services to Auckland on what will be the world's longest route.13 Jan 07:56 PM
AirlinesCut-price air fares on longest routeQatar Airways will start flying next year and is offering fares as low as $1455 from Auckland to Europe return.21 Oct 11:00 PM
WorldClinton camp reeling over email leaksIt hasn't exactly been the best week for Donald Trump. But things aren't exactly smooth sailing for Hillary Clinton's camp either.12 Oct 03:11 AM
AirlinesBoeing lands $18.6b deal with Qatar AirwaysBoeing landed a deal with Qatar Airways providing a sales boost to the US planemaker's upgraded 737 jetliner.08 Oct 12:00 AM
AirlinesQatar Airways coming to NZ - confirmedThis will be the new longest flight in the world - more than 18 hours flight time between Doha and Auckland.10 Mar 12:25 AM
AirlinesCould you sit in economy for 18 hours?Qatar Airways to launch new route from Doha to Auckland that will become the longest flight in the world.26 Jan 11:45 PM
AirlinesQatar Airways coming to NZ - reportMiddle Eastern carrier Qatar Airways has plans to fly to New Zealand.25 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandTriplets' family welcomes appealThe father of Kiwi triplets killed in a Doha mall fire is pleased the case against those acquitted over their deaths has been sent to an appeal court.22 Nov 11:40 PM
WorldAppeal over Doha mall fire acquittalsThe Attorney General in Qatar has ordered prosecutors to file an appeal of a verdict that acquitted all the defendants in the mall fire that killed Kiwi triplets.22 Nov 08:34 AM
OpinionJack Tame: The beautiful game is pretty dirtyIn Qatar it gets hot. Filthy hot. So hot, you really wonder why anyone thought it'd be a good idea to settle there in the first place.30 May 05:00 PM
WorldWorld Cup tourists praise Brazil - pollWorld Cup tourists have given a big thumbs up to the just-ended event in Brazil, according to a new study.15 Jul 11:14 PM
WorldTaliban five settle into new livesBMWs and 4x4s crammed the car park and pavements around the tall white mosque where worshippers were reciting the midday prayer.08 Jun 05:00 PM
AirlinesSingapore's airport revampSingapore's Changi Airport, a traditional stopover for New Zealanders but facing increased pressure from other airports in the Middle East, is expanding rapidly.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandJoy and smiles for twins' parentsAn Auckland couple whose triplets died in a Qatar mall fire two years ago have had cause to celebrate with the christening of their twins.01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJulian Hunt and Terry Townshend: Qatar can provide the 'game-changer' at climate summit26 Nov 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Every day our pain is greater'The parents of triplets who died in the Doha mall fire have made an emotional plea for justice after the trial over their deaths was delayed for a third time.26 Oct 07:45 AM
New ZealandDoha mall hearing postponed againThe hearing into the fatal fire at Doha's Villaggio mall which killed 19 people including three Kiwi triplets has been postponed for a third time.23 Oct 06:46 PM
New ZealandTriplets' dad: New claims hurtfulThe father of Kiwi triplets killed in a Qatar mall fire says it is distressing to see stories circulating about the fire being an act of terrorism without any facts to back them up.02 Oct 07:09 PM
New ZealandDoubts over mall fire claimJournalists and academics have questioned a Saudi news agency that claims the Qatar mall fire that killed New Zealand triplets was an act of terrorism.02 Oct 07:21 AM
WorldEscaping Syria's civil warFormer NZ diplomat Warren Searell called Damascus home until the Arab spring made life far too dangerous. This is his story.28 Sep 05:30 PM
