WellingtonMan charged after laser aimed at planes near Wellington AirportTwo planes reported being targeted by a laser within five minutes.20 Sep 07:52 PM
PremiumWellingtonAir NZ’s ambitious electric aircraft plans delayed, dubbed ‘marketing hype’A battery-powered plane was meant to be operating Cook Strait cargo flights next year.19 Sep 02:35 AM
New ZealandWatch: Planes battle wild winds in WellingtonWind gusts of up to 120kph test pilots skills at Wellington International Airport. Video / Mark Mitchell.Watch05 Sep 01:25 AM
PremiumOpinionSimon Wallace: Government must step up to save vital regional air routes31 Jul 04:29 AM
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Should Govt run a mile from Tory Whanau's 'shambles' council?Simeon Brown says official advice on potential Government intervention is just days away.17 Oct 02:58 AM
New ZealandWellington mayor Tory Whanau claims Govt intervention not discussed in meeting with ministerThe mayor went into the meeting adamant any outside intervention was unnecessary.16 Oct 09:32 PM
New Zealand'Haven't broken the law': Wellington councillors challenge Govt intervention threatWellington City councillors have emerged from an urgent meeting this afternoon.16 Oct 04:01 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely not a shambles': Defiant Tory Whanau insists Wellington council will be fineMeanwhile, an urgent meeting has been called for all councillors this afternoon.16 Oct 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Capital punishment – do Tory and her council need Govt training wheels?OPINION: What Wellington needs to learn is a lesson the hard way.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirearms and fake grenades: Avsec seizes almost 900 banned items monthlyUnions argue that outsourcing security could lower standards and compromise safety.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Hospital bosses add insult to injury with language ruleOPINION: 'Is this poorly disguised racism?'15 Oct 04:00 PM
