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Editorial: Economic pain from Iran war will depend on how long it lasts
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Tauranga Airport: Flights cancelled due to volcanic ash cloud from Whakaari/White Island
Ash cloud causes at least 19 flights in and out of the airport to be scratched.
Air New Zealand to cut 1100 flights but no routes, CEO says
Jet fuel has overtaken labour to become the airline's biggest cost, boss says.
"Affordability of air travel is under a lot of pressure."
Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar says they can't pass on all costs from oil issues to customers. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Iran war impacting airfare prices and jet fuel in 'peaky' crisis
There is unique volatility with some 'freakish' fuel prices, an airline leader says.
NZ airlines have just increased their fares – here's by how much
Regional airlines are calling for 'proactive' Government action.
'Over my dead body': Ministers grilled on sale of Air NZ amid shaky economic outlook
One minister says he'll make sure the national carrier is never sold.
'Be cool, be calm': Winston Peters says war will be over faster than people think| Herald NOW
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters joined Herald NOW to discuss the latest on Iran war, as US says 'most intense' day of strikes to come. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Air NZ suspends earnings guidance due to 'unprecedented volatility' in jet fuel price
Jet fuel prices had surged to US$150-US$200 in recent days.
NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday March 10, 2026
Afternoon Headlines | Trump says US-Israel war on Iran is ahead of schedule and Air New Zealand shares rise on opening trade | Tuesday March 10, 2026
From Bora Bora to Tokyo: High-end holidays with serious once-in-a-lifetime appeal
Choose from a self-drive journey or beach resort getaway with these deals.
Airlines face jet fuel price crisis as Air NZ's share price plummets
Even peace in the Middle East might not bring jet fuel relief for a while.
‘That could be me’: Air NZ’s groundbreaking all-female flight aims to inspire future pilots
Only 8.97% of Air New Zealand flights are currently flown by women pilots.
Wine, gin, then bed: How to savour McLaren Vale’s best in one easy trip
Sommelier-led Small Batch Wine Tours links visitors directly with boutique winemakers.
Fuel squeeze: Soaring jet margins put more pressure on Air New Zealand’s bottom line
Air NZ shares are down as war jitters hit airlines.
Air NZ chair Therese Walsh to lead 2028 T20 World Cup
She currently chairs Air New Zealand and ASB Bank, adding major corporate clout.
Roger Partridge: How asset recycling can help solve the infrastructure deficit
A 2012 law forces taxpayers to buy Genesis shares to keep a 51% Crown stake.
Opinion: Peters provides clarity as Luxon stumbles over Iran strikes response
Opinion: Winston Peters urged legal experts, not politicians, to judge the Iran strikes.
Adventure meets appetite at the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
Hokitika Wildfoods Festival serves snails, grubs and plenty of West Coast charm.
'Political Panel: NZ's position on Middle East conflict, and Air NZ pre-tax losses. Herald NOW
David Seymour and Marama Davidson talk Air New Zealand losses and US/Israeli strikes on Iran. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Air NZ tipped to lose $125m as soaring costs wipe out profit hopes
Airline should start turning a profit from mid-2027, analysts say after 'reset' revealed.
Auckland-Hong Kong: Air New Zealand marks 60 years
Air New Zealand's first flight to Hong Kong 60 years ago was a very different affair from the direct flights today.
Six decades of links: Air NZ celebrates Hong Kong route milestone
The trips started in days of cocktail-mixing flight stewards and a hair-raising approach.
Kiwi flies into world top 10 at Hyrox
The former Air New Zealand flight attendant is now ranked ninth in the world.
How US-Iran conflict could hit airfares and flights from here
Airlines such as Air New Zealand can take steps to lessen the impact of war on prices.
Dream Maldives, Swiss Alps or Samoa escape: Pick your perfect 2026 getaway
Chase summer in a different country with these deals.
Jetstar announces first direct Christchurch-Perth route
The summer service is another salvo from the Aussie carrier in New Zealand markets.
Letters: Listen more Seymour, Air NZ's future deserves careful consideration
OPINION: Airlines are complex businesses. David Seymour needs to listen to those who know.
Editorial: Air NZ is an asset worth holding on to
OPINION: To look forward, we must look back and learn from the lessons of the past.
Letters: No ‘oops’ about it – kids hurt, killed going to school
OPINION: When schoolkids are hit by traffic, there's no oops about it.