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Woman stranded for 15 hours after Air NZ flight diverted
She paid for a new ticket home after being told flights were full for the next two days.
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Air NZ sale drops flights to Australia as low as $215
The airline's sale for domestic and international flights runs until January 19.
NZ’s ultimate winter destination that isn’t Queenstown
From quiet ski fields to relaxing hot springs, this spot has it all.
Inside the Auckland mill weaving fabric for airlines and luxury jets
Inter-Weave runs NZ's only factory of its type and has landed a huge New York order.
In-flight favourites: What Air NZ passengers watched and listened to in 2025
Air NZ obtained new music licences this year, with one artist quickly rising to the top.
Gold Coast tops list as Rotorua travel takes off again
Travel agent says 'convenience' is driving the trend.
Kiwi flier gets CEO apology after Skycouch seat cancelled, taken off flight in wheelchair
She paid an extra $615 for an economy Skycouch seat to help manage circulation issues.
New Zealand’s busiest airport days and tips for flying this summer
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane remain the most popular overseas destinations.
Air NZ downgrades Kiwi passenger minutes before boarding
Traveller says Premium Economy seat was taken and compensation fell short.
Agreement reached: Air NZ cabin crew scrap pre-Christmas strike action
The deal covers short-haul cabin crew on domestic, Tasman and Pacific routes.
Sarah Hirini's life away from rugby: From World Cup glory to pilot licence
She earned a private pilot’s licence while touring with the Black Ferns Sevens.
America wants us to dress up to fly. That won't stop Kiwis acting weirdly on planes
US travellers told to dress up in 'civility' push – would Kiwi flyers follow suit?
Air NZ ditches new flight safety video in cost crunch; RNZ faces board shake-up
IRD v NBR subscription stand-off heats up; KFC creative pitch: A spicy advertising battle.
Aircraft near-collision 'too close', investigators call for urgent overhaul
A safety authority urges major changes after two planes were put on a collision course.
Airways outage: Display screen went blank in ‘complete workstation failure’
Incoming message from a pilot and a 20-year-old bug are cited as causes of the outage.
Air NZ is opening its new Lookout Lounge at Auckland Airport - and we took a look around
Head inside the new lounge for a first look before it opens to the public tomorrow.
First Look at Air New Zealand's Lookout Lounge
Air New Zealand's lookout lounge opened in December 2025, ahead of the Koru Lounge redevelopment. Video / Michael Craig
Richard Prebble: If the Govt will not sell ‘assets’, who pays for safer roads and bridges?
OPINION: The Government now faces a structural deficit as climate costs loom.
Airlines head for record passenger numbers, show resilience
The airlines association is forecasting airline profits of $68b in 2025 and $71b in 2026.
Qantas’ Cam Wallace on Air NZ rivalry, Govt funding, fleet renewal, Samoa’s potential
Qantas starting to break free after Covid constraints, and breaking into new routes.
Air New Zealand cabin crew strike: Union claims it'll be sorted by the end of the week
E tū union tells Herald NOW that strikes for two groups have been called off, but more progress is needed to reach a fair deal for short haul crew.
Qantas launches Auckland-Perth service, new Johannesburg route
The routes tap into Perth's 60,000 Kiwi and 38,000 South African residents.
Lillie Rohan: Is this the most expensive domestic flight in the world?
OPINION: Buckle up, it's not the long-haul flight that hurts.
Air NZ tightening rules for portable power bank usage on flights
The airline said the changes had been made to “keep everybody on board safe”.
Rhythm of the flight: Action from the Synthony party that drank an Air NZ plane dry
Glow sticks lit the aisles of the one-of-a-kind flight NZ1331 from Auckland to Sydney.
Air New Zealand's Synthony in the Sky party plane
On Thursday 4 December, Air New Zealand turned the cabin of Flight NZ1331 from Auckland to Sydney into a high-altitude concert venue. Video / Air New Zealand
‘Human-centred focus to leadership’ earns Air NZ leader top young executive honour
Kate Boyer leads 2600 staff across 20 airports in New Zealand and abroad.
Rocket Lab, Sophie Moloney, Carmel Fisher win big at the Deloitte Top 200 Awards
Plus: NZME's Fran O'Sullivan honoured for her services to the awards.
Dancing Queens: Kiwi leaders unexpectedly light up conference stage
Christopher Luxon attended after opening New Zealand's first Ikea today.
Union gives notice of Air NZ strike a week before Christmas
Short-haul cabin crew are to strike on December 18 unless a 'fair settlement' is reached.