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The airline says digital IDs will improve security and streamline airport journeys.

Hawke's Bay Airport will lose 61 return flights compared with its usual schedule.

A pilot trial in March let travellers on the airline's Auckland-Hong Kong route use digital IDs for the first time. Video / Air NZ

Air Chathams will cut up to 45% of flights on key North Island routes.

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Domestic flights have already been cut as fuel costs bite.

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Air New Zealand now spends about $8.5m a day on jet fuel.

Civic leaders in Nelson and Tauranga have confirmed their cities are affected.

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Tickets will cost more from Tuesday as airline faces dicey jet fuel situation.

The NZX50 has fallen about 5% since the conflict began on February 28.

New ultra long-haul abilities in Dreamliners due to arrive within next few months.

Air New Zealand's 787-9 featuring an increased maximum takeoff weight rolls out of final assembly at Boeing South Carolina. Video / Boeing

Canned flights include links to Auckland, Wellington, Napier and Invercargill.

'We know how important air services are for the Pacific,' the airline said.

Passengers have been rebooked on flights departing this morning.

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Some industry groups say help will be needed to support carriers.

US fed funds rate steady at 3.5% - 3.75%, GDP forecast lifts to 2.4%. Should Air NZ cut direct flights to JFK? Will Watties’ arable suppliers switch to dairy in Canterbury?

Hawke's Bay's losing dozens of flights to Auckland and Wellington between March and May.

Channel Infrastructure has 300 million litres of fuel stored at Marsden Point.

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,164.58, down 22.76 points or 0.17%.

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Customs found six pistols and 18kg of cocaine in 'unaccompanied luggage' on the carousel.