New ZealandNew Zealand’s busiest airport days and tips for flying this summerSydney, Melbourne and Brisbane remain the most popular overseas destinations.19 Dec 03:41 AM
Wellington'Large amount of smoke in the area': Fire breaks out near Wellington AirportThe blaze near Moa Point's inlet pumping station was reported at about 1.52pm.11 Dec 01:54 AM
New ZealandFlight time changes 'fantastic' for Rotorua businesses, tourismAir NZ's schedule is a sore point for some frequent fliers.03 Dec 06:47 PM
PremiumAirlinesAir NZ's new CEO Nikhil Ravishankar on 'existential threat' to airline, bouncing back from crisis29 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumWellingtonAir NZ’s ambitious electric aircraft plans delayed, dubbed ‘marketing hype’19 Sep 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirports tell Government to stop interfering Airlines are pressuring the Government to pick on airports, Wellington CEO says.08 Aug 02:47 AM
New ZealandWellington Airport unveils huge new artwork inspired by Māori legendThe artwork replaces the iconic sculpture of Gandalf with two giant eagles.07 Aug 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Wallace: Government must step up to save vital regional air routesOPINION: Our vital regional air routes are being crippled by soaring costs.31 Jul 04:29 AM
AirlinesWellington Airport boosts income but faces festering fleet problemsAirport performance improves but chief warns fleet issues could linger for a year.08 May 05:02 AM
New ZealandWellington Airport's iconic giant eagles to fly the nestThe eagles have been a fixture of the airport for 12 years.04 May 10:38 PM
New ZealandWellington castle with colourful past for saleThe agent says it could be an ambassadorial residence, wellness centre or function venue.13 Mar 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $15m issue with Wellington Airport’s carpark buildingIt's unclear when remedial work on 'concrete defects' will be carried out.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBullying, ‘siege mentality’, staff fears revealed in leaked Government agency reviewCivil Aviation Authority hired a consultant to review culture after Herald investigation.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Perfect storm‘: What Wellington’s Crown observer said in his first reportObserver surprised the council hasn't totally wilted under the pressure it's facing. 29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThousands of prisoners on NZ planes: 'Flying with a cuffed inmate is a little unnerving'Prisoners are being flown commercially and privately - but at what cost?12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau discusses her support for Reading Cinemas deal and airport saleWellington Mayor Tory Whanau discusses her support for the controversial Reading Cinemas deal and airport sale.Watch19 Dec 12:57 AM
Travel newsAre you flying on the busiest day of this summer?Air NZ and airports in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch reveal peak days.13 Dec 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCAA tried to keep secret an NZ airports audit revealing susceptibility to terrorism, drug traffickingThe CAA's released details of a security audit after an investigation by the Ombudsman.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ Wellington to Sydney flight diverted to AucklandThe flight was diverted to Auckland.01 Dec 04:42 AM
New ZealandPM 'fine' after cop car crashed into Crown vehicleFinance Minister Nicola Willis was also in the car.27 Nov 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWellington Airport overhaul: The warning from airlinesNon-stop flights to more destinations from the capital now on the radar .22 Nov 01:42 AM
TravelWatch: Video captures moment Air NZ plane aborts landingA crowd watch as the plane fails to land in Queenstown.19 Nov 04:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Cloak of secrecy': Aviation leaders accuse CAA of covert restructureThe Herald understands 85-110 positions at the CAA could be disestablished.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: 'Problematic decisions' - Wellington's council has stopped listening to residentsOPINION: 'Many people support cycleways - just not the council’s approach to them'.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau appears to like Instagram comments suggesting Govt intervention a 'hit-job'The mayor's account has since un-liked the comments.22 Oct 10:18 PM
PoliticsWatch: 'Must do better' – Mayor says tough decisions ahead after Government appoints observerThe Government is to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council.22 Oct 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: What's the difference between Wayne Brown and Tory Whanau?OPINION: The Auckland and Wellington mayors have more in common than you might think.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Maybe we were the security incident': Air NZ passenger describes Sydney bomb scare ordealPassengers disembarked two rows at a time and went through a long security process.20 Oct 09:58 PM
