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Qantas back in black with $367m profit

Air NZ promises cheaper deals

Air New Zealand is promising more discounted fares as it adds hundreds of thousands of extra seats to its network where travel agents say price competition is already fierce.

Air New Zealand soars

A surging Air New Zealand stands to benefit from lower fuel prices next year by up to $249 million but must now fend off growing competition from other airlines also enjoying lower oil prices.

Safe roads for foreign drivers

It has been a tragic summer on New Zealand roads. The Christmas-New Year road toll was the worst for 17 years, prompting soul-searching among the authorities.

Air NZ: Cheaper fares coming

Air NZ says a big surge in its capacity this year should lead to lower airfares.

Hawaiian hedges bets on fuel for long term gain

Falling fuel prices are causing a headwind for Hawaiian Airlines as lower oil costs impact on carriers differently.

Carrier rides wave with TV crime drama

Hawaiian Airlines has had a relationship with TV programme <i>Hawaii Five-0</i> for the past five years.

Airline ponders NZ expansion

Councils' overseas posts 'a scandal'

Auckland's local politicians have labelled the Council's overseas postings to London and San Francisco an "outrage", while the mayor defends the decision.

Tycoon's $423m yacht too big

The biggest superyacht to visit New Zealand has berthed at Auckland's Wynyard Wharf because it is too big for the dedicated big boat marina.

Revealed: SkyCity's new convention hub

We show you how SkyCity's new convention centre would look in central Auckland, as details are revealed for the first time in its resource consent applications.

Toby Manhire: A Welcome to Newzild tourist guide

About this time last year I generously put together a compendium of advice for international visitors.

Flight Centre's NZ profits up 28pc

SkyCity subsidy: Auckland revolts

City comes out swinging over Government suggestion that ratepayer cash be used to prop up SkyCity's international convention centre.

Tourists find safety tips on steering wheels

Tourists renting cars across the country will now find simple road safety tips on the steering wheels.

Convention centre cost jumps by a fifth

SkyCity Entertainment Group, the casino and hotel operator, is in talks with the government on how to fund the increased cost of as much as $130 million to build an international convention centre in downtown Auckland.

Bulldozers lurk for Earls Court

It has housed the world's largest water chute, welcomed the Empire of India exhibition and hosted David Bowie and the most disastrous concert of his career.

NZ guest nights rise as Queenstown finds favour