New ZealandLarge crowd greets first UK flightThe first flight back from London after disruptions from volcanic ash has landed at Auckland airport.22 Apr 08:28 PM
New ZealandFinal few metres of SH1 sealedThe final stretch of State Highway 1 was sealed today, allowing drivers a tarsealed ride from one end of the country to the other for the first time.22 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandCommuters to pay for resurrection of KiwiRailAuckland commuters will be among the first to be called on to pay more for KiwiRail services under a 10-year turnaround plan.21 Apr 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Alasdair Thompson:</i> Councils' shares move poor value for ratepayersStake holdings in Auckland Airport suppress value and opportunity, says Alasdair Thompson.21 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandDevice's role in fatal crash highlights driver safetyListening to an iPod and rolling a cigarette while driving are legal under NZ law, but authorities do not recommend them.21 Apr 03:59 AM
EmploymentGovt considers buying firm to finish Hercules upgradeThe Govt is considering taking over Safe Air in Blenheim so the air force can finish having its five C-130 Hercules upgraded.20 Apr 08:27 PM
New Zealand<i>Ask Phoebe:</i> Slow speeds at Newmarket for some time yetWork on the Newmarket Viaduct project is scheduled to be finished in 2012.19 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandTravellers staring at two-week waitNZ passengers trying to fly to Europe are expected to be stranded here for at least two weeks.19 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandAirport shutdowns disrupt UK supply chainAir traffic could return to half its normal level in Europe if clouds dissipate overnight, EU officials have said.19 Apr 04:17 AM
New ZealandFree trip home for Air NZ passengers who can't waitAir NZ has started flying passengers home from stopovers if they are unwilling or unable to wait for ash to clear over Europe.18 Apr 10:22 PM
WorldNo end in sight to vast plume of ashBritain is bracing for what scientists warn could be weeks of disruption from the volcanic dust cloud blanketing Europe.18 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlightless Kiwis stranded - travel bans extendedMore than 2000 passengers are stuck in NZ as airports remain closed until at least 7am tomorrow.18 Apr 04:50 AM
New ZealandTravellers grounded as air restrictions continueUK airspace will remain closed until tomorrow morning, a shutdown which is costing the air industry an estimated $282 million a day.17 Apr 08:15 AM
New ZealandVolcanic dust aborts Polish funeral tripThe Governor-General has been forced to cancel plans to attend the late Polish President's funeral.17 Apr 07:11 AM
New ZealandAsh big threat to jet enginesEnhanced engine technology has magnified the risk of fatal damage to aircraft flying into volcanic ash clouds, writes Mathew Dearnaley.16 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandOngoing debate on lifting driving age to 17Steven Joyce says raising the driving age to 16 is enough for now, but it's not cast in stone.15 Apr 04:00 PM
