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Air New Zealand announces Koru Black tier in loyalty scheme overhaul
Five refreshed tiers will take effect for frequent flyers next autumn.
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Auckland to Queenstown flight returns to city airport after hydraulic issue found
Air NZ flight NZ637 from Auckland was due to touch down in Queenstown this afternoon.
How NZ companies can build resilience through economic uncertainty
Finalists fo the AWS Company of the Year are The a2 Milk Company, Fonterra and Rocket Lab.
‘An absolute privilege’: Aurora stuns Air NZ pilots flying over southern skies
The solar storm gave the pilots a coveted seat for nature’s light show.
'Kissing excessively': Woman jailed for offences including indecency on Air NZ flight
Bronte LeLievre and Reuben Finn caused 'embarrassment and discomfort' to others on board.
Travel numbers inching up to pre-Covid levels, Aussie visitors drive increase
Total border crossings are at 99% of pre-Covid. More summer airline capacity is expected.
Air NZ launches direct Christchurch–Adelaide route for summer escapes
The four-hour flight links Christchurch Airport directly to Adelaide’s gateway.
Air New Zealand beer, Gold Coast restaurants and other trending travel news
New heights, stays, and markets waiting to be discovered.
What it's like at Tahiti’s new annual yoga festival
“With everything happening in the world, I feel we need the space."
Auckland Airport fog restrictions lifted after 23 flights cancelled
An Air New Zealand flight from New York was also delayed because of the conditions.
Fran O'Sullivan: How NZ-India trade could soar if free trade deal finally lands
OPINION: Talks have advanced through five rounds in seven months, faster than usual.
'We aren't going to grow our way out': Treasury urges asset sales as it sounds alarm over Govt finances
Agency says the Government could better manage its $571 billion portfolio of assets.
Air NZ electric plane pilot teacher in town
Energy costs for a Wellington to Blenheim flight are about $20.
Air NZ opens formal probe into snack supplier
The airline said it will pull Project 32 snacks from flights while it investigates.
Air NZ begins nationwide test flights of its first electric aircraft
The Beta Alia CX300 arrived in New Zealand in late 2025. Video / Mike Scott
Air NZ electric aircraft starts intensive trial runs today
Pilots and tech experts will test the new-age Alia CX3 aircraft in a range of conditions.
Air NZ limits pet travel on smaller planes over staff safety concerns
Merlin the Irish Water Spaniel will be barred from regional flights under the new rules.
Market close: Employment data dominates quiet day on NZ sharemarket
The NZ sharemarket was down with no real trend driving the change.
Air NZ and battle of the beers highlights Australia's benefits for brewers
Debate fizzes around patriotic beers and Aussie rebates Kiwis don't get.
$3 per km to fly: Are New Zealanders getting value from domestic air travel?
Some short regional hops now cost more than $3 a kilometre when booked late.
Inside the Qantas flight 141 mayday call that led to Auckland emergency landing
The pilot’s mayday call came after a fire alert lit up mid-flight.
Explore Wellington, Antarctica, Sydney, and Europe with these deals
Travel from land to sea with these hot travel deals.
Air NZ to launch new Pacific Islands route
It comes as Christchurch's international capacity looks set to soar past pre-Covid levels.
First Qantas flight from Adelaide in nearly 20 years lands in Auckland
The airline says Kiwi demand for Adelaide flights is surging.
Immigration NZ apologises after top DJ denied boarding in Chile
The Argentine DJ was denied boarding in Santiago for his Auckland show.
NZ sites down amid global Microsoft outage
Air New Zealand is warning flight check-ins and boardings could be delayed.
Air NZ's new CEO Nikhil Ravishankar on 'existential threat' to airline, bouncing back from crisis
Air NZ's new boss on 'wicked' problems he's confronting, and how to never waste a crisis.
Western Sydney Airport a lesson for NZ in how to invest, airline group says
First jet lands at new airport, and New Zealand flights expected in future.
Air NZ starts Christchurch–Adelaide service as transtasman competition heats up
The new flights follow a surge in spending from Kiwis visiting South Australia.
Kelly Thomas: How the 'bleisure' boom could power NZ’s tourism recovery
OPINION: NZ is at a pivotal moment in the way we attract and host business travellers.