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Air NZ flight diverted to New Plymouth due to system alert
Flight NZ5509 landed safely at 12.38pm, greeted by emergency services.
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Tourism boom, finally? Flight Centre says four countries crucial as new campaign unveiled
As numbers trail the pre-pandemic peak, Tourism NZ joins private sector for new campaign.
A family was stranded in US by grounded flight. Then they tried to claim back $253.34 tipping bill
The family were faced with three days of flight disruptions in NYC last month.
NZ’s ultimate winter destination that isn’t Queenstown
From quiet ski fields to relaxing hot springs, this spot has it all.
From Samoa’s Shores to the Amalfi Coast: Best cruise deals for 2026
Hop on a cruise or tan by the pool in a luxury escape.
Christopher Luxon says Govt will ‘get to the bottom’ of Airways outage
Airways will review the incident which CEO suggests was a system issue.
Air traffic problems: Aviation boss says compensation talks should happen
Aviation Industry Association boss: 'That is a discussion that should be happening.'
Airways CEO on weekend transtasman air traffic outage
A technical fault shut Oceania airspace, forcing flights to circle off NZ’s coast, Airways NZ CEO James Young explains.
'Can't make payments': Air NZ system outage affects bookings
Air New Zealand's online payment systems are currently down.
'Mechanical problem': Air NZ flight to Aussie diverted mid-journey
Flight ANZ175 from Auckland to Perth is now heading to Sydney.
More laser pointer attacks on aircraft, more devices intercepted
Aviation aggravation as flashers increasingly misuse laser pointers.
On The Up: Shotover Jet plans electric future as it marks 60 years of thrills
Since 1965, over 4.6 million passengers have enjoyed the jetboat experience.
Air NZ defends Airpoints scheme after Australian criticism
Frequent Flyer offers some tips, but the airline may beg to differ.
Why Gisborne's airport delays highlight regional travel challenges
Air NZ offered road transport to Napier due to limited flight availability.
Market close: Synlait Milk and Mainfreight take hit, pulling NZ shares down
Synlait Milk has revealed manufacturing issues at its Dunsandel plant.
Air NZ appoints new CEO to replace Greg Foran
Air New Zealand has announced the appointment of Nikhil Ravishankar as its next CEO.
Air New Zealand appoints new CEO
Nikhil Ravishankar will take over from Greg Foran in October.
Air NZ to support 20 regional events to boost domestic tourism
The Spectacle and Hamilton Arts Festival are the first events supported.
Singapore Airlines takes a hit from Air India's financial disaster
Singapore Airlines' strong demand was not enough to make up for Air India's poor result.
The hottest addition to the wellness movement in Sydney... literally
Why Sydneysiders are flocking to these spots.
Father seeks answers after son dies in fatal plane collision
The crash was the deadliest US domestic plane crash in over two decades.
Air New Zealand international lounge at Auckland Airport to be overhauled
The airline will roll out a two-part lounge and nearly double its Auckland footprint.
Kiwi who attacked crew on Air NZ flight ordered to pay $10k
The New Zealander forced the plane to divert to Melbourne.
Market close: Attention goes offshore as New Zealand sharemarket steady
NZX CEO Mark Peterson will resign in April 2026 after the annual meeting.
Air New Zealand inks direct partnership with OpenAI, creates AI customers
Old-school human networking gives the airline an "in" with Open AI.
Opinion: Why I didn't let stage 4 terminal cancer stop me from travelling one last time
A trip to Australia created cherished memories for Bay of Plenty woman Charlotte Kutia.
Fuel leak grounds Air NZ's New York flight, second issue on flagship route this month
Air NZ's July 19 flight from NYC to Auckland was cancelled due to a fuel leak.
Kiwi self-made millionaire Simran Kaur on dreams and 'failing upwards'
What does it take to achieve a dream? The Air NZ Dream Seats ambassador explains.
Fog disrupts, cancels dozens of flights in and out of South Island airports
Several flights have already been diverted to Wellington or their home airports.
'Big fireball': Witness describes plane crash at Southend
Beechcraft King Air B200 crashed in UK after earlier flying from Greece and Croatia.