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Hilary Swank apologises after airport clash with mum of terminally ill boys
Family were on a Make-A-Wish holiday when the incident with the Hollywood actor unfolded.
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Watch: Kiwi, 21, accused of smuggling $10m of heroin into Sydney in luggage
The New Zealander was stopped at Sydney Airport after a flight from Thailand.
Woman attacked with pepper spray in ‘suitcase robbery’ at Heathrow Airport that left 21 injured
Met police say the incident is believed to involve a suitcase robbery in a lift.
Qantas launches Auckland-Perth service, new Johannesburg route
The routes tap into Perth's 60,000 Kiwi and 38,000 South African residents.
Airport biosecurity company fined $150,000 over pest escape risk
Company stung with fine over mosquito-type pest risk, says it's already made improvements.
Airbus says up to 628 A320 jets may face checks over metal plate issue
The issue emerges after 6000 A320s were involved in a vital safety software upgrade.
Airbus A320 software issue made for a hectic weekend at airports
Airlines have praised customer responses after a 'very rare situation'.
Tributes for Sydney pilot killed in horror mid-air collision
The second light aircraft landed safely at Napperfield Airfield, uninjured.
Pilot dead after two planes crash mid-air in Sydney
One light plane crashed in bushland while the second landed safely back at base.
Passengers speak of 'chaos', hours-long queues as A320 software recall stalls airports
NZ travellers have reported queues of up to six hours and conflicting airline updates.
'It's safe to fly': CAA assures air passengers after global software fault chaos
The Civil Aviation Authority released a statement after a day of delays and disruption.
'Chaos': Long queues at airports as Kiwi travellers left stranded by Airbus fault
A software issue is affecting Airbus A320 operators globally, including in New Zealand.
Sunair back flying, not happy at being grounded for almost 5 months
Airline says it was a 'dreadful' experience, but CAA says safety is crucial.
Channel Infrastructure buys 25% stake in Melbourne jet fuel pipeline
Airport's new third runway and expected surge in passenger numbers highlighted.
Orchid Air: Emirates says trade in premium exports blooming with UAE trade deal
Crayfish, lamb, cherries and orchids are now key exports bound for Dubai.
Air NZ CEO says A320 engine issues may take two years to resolve
Nikhil Ravishankar says the airline's 'controllable cancellations' must be halved.
1200 Air NZ cabin crew to go on strike: Air NZ CEO responds
Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar responds to plans for a mass strike, set to affect atleast 10,000 passengers. Video / Herald NOW
'Delivered with heart': Award blockbuster for University of Auckland
Uni property boss Simon Neale called 'a catalyst for change'. He won a leadership prize.
Jetstar flights to ban use of portable power banks on all flights, Air New Zealand looking into it
Air New Zealand will decide next week if it will follow Jetstar’s move.
Airfare fraud claims: Warnings of predators targeting elderly, ethnic minorities
Migrant and ethnic communities often singled out' by holiday package fraudsters.
Hawaiian Airlines returns to Auckland at same time as traditional canoes on 80,000km journey
Hawaiians hope timing with epic canoe voyage makes for an auspicious summer.
Air NZ flight returns to Auckland after in-flight engineering issue
Flight NZ5077 turned around near Mt Taranaki before returning to Auckland.
Flower vending machine blooms at Hawke’s Bay Airport
The bouquet vending machine is believed to be the only one of its kind in Hawke's Bay.
Air NZ flight returns to Akl as 'adverse' Rarotonga weather thwarts landing
Passengers spent almost 8 hours in the air before landing back at their departure point.
Italian military plane’s drama over NZ most-tracked flight in world
A minor technical issue forced the Hercules to circle before a safe landing.
Hawke's Bay flight school expands to train more pilots amid global shortage
Air Hawke's Bay will split its operations between Napier and Bridge Pā.
Air New Zealand announces Koru Black tier in loyalty scheme overhaul
Five refreshed tiers will take effect for frequent flyers next autumn.
Emirates orders dozens more Boeing 777X aircraft despite delays
Boeing is trying to turn the page on a torrid period.
Auckland Airport building new temporary pavilion with components bolted together on-site
Pavilion expected to open next autumn as departures hall gets major upgrade.
Ash cloud halts Tauranga flights as Whakaari stirs again
Ray Dumble says cancellations affected services on Monday night and Tuesday.