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'They tried to ease it on the nose wheel as much as possible, but obviously it gave way.'
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Auckland Airport turns 60: Major birthday upgrades en route
Auckland Airport’s celebrating it’s 60th birthday today, we speak to the CEO about what's next. Video / Herald Now
Auckland Airport celebrates 60th anniversary
Auckland Airport is celebrating it's 60th anniversary while embarking on some big projects - and a smaller but complex one. Video / Auckland Airport
Life-saving lifeline: Wairoa airport runway to be extended and upgraded
The $4.2m project extends Wairoa’s runway from 914m to 1250m.
Huge winter storm kills at least 23 across US
More than 820,000 homes and businesses lost power, mainly across the southern US.
Public buses introduced at Hawke’s Bay Airport - cost, luggage space, all you need to know
The first public bus service to the airport in decades is now underway.
Auckland-China flights ramp up ahead of Lunar New Year
Airport says China capacity has surpassed pre-pandemic levels.
European Parliament rejects flight delay compensation reform
MPs vote overwhelmingly in favour of more rights for passengers.
Minister orders review after Wellington Airport bomb scare
It comes after a worker claimed protocol was ignored when a potential explosive was found.
How weight-loss drugs could save American airlines billions
New York Times: Airlines have a history of seeking ways to reduce the weight of aircraft.
Editorial: 'Practice bomb' alert – Did Wellington Airport gamble with safety?
OPINION: This incident now tests more than Wellington Airport's judgment.
Plane with 10 on board missing after losing contact over Sulawesi
The turboprop vanished en route from Yogyakarta to Makassar on Saturday.
A career for the rich? Expensive training a barrier to plugging pilot shortage
Airline group says few can find $50,000 to meet lingering loan-fee shortfall.
New Civil Aviation Authority boss on prosecuting change, building fairer system
The former prosecutor takes on one of the biggest jobs in aviation.
'Unusual odour': Air Canada flight to Vancouver turns back to Auckland early in journey
The 13-hour international flight was turned back after pilots detected an unusual odour'.
Ethiopia begins construction of Africa's biggest airport, PM announces
Massive hub expected to handle some 110 million passengers a year.
More than 50 flights cancelled as high winds batter Wellington
MetService says winds have eased and no severe weather is expected this week.
Pop star and his band killed in plane crash after revealing fatal premonition
The Colombian musician and his band were en route to perform a show in Medellin.
Air NZ says it is getting more punctual as world’s most reliable airlines awarded
Flag carrier says it's on right path to break into global top five for on-time arrivals.
GPS is key to the global economy. It’s also surprisingly easy to attack
GPS jamming can impact financial and health systems and civilian airline traffic.
Gold Coast tops list as Rotorua travel takes off again
Travel agent says 'convenience' is driving the trend.
On The Up: Meet Charlie, Rotorua Airport's 'top dog in aviation'
He gets paid in pats and peanut butter cookies.
High-flying families: Trio of private jets at airport ‘incredible’ for region
A family in Forbes Asia's top 25 list has chosen Hawke's Bay for a Christmas stay.
Libya's top military chief killed in plane crash in Turkey
The Falcon 50 jet crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all eight people on board.
Who’s up, who’s down: NZ's biggest and fastest growing companies of 2025
Fonterra’s revenue rose 5.6% to $24.1b, extending its long-held top ranking.
Man boards Heathrow flight without passport or ticket
The man slipped through Terminal Three security by tailgating other travellers.
Immigration agents using air passenger data for deportations
NY Times: TSA airport security gives lists of travellers going through US airports to Ice.
Children weep after Lapland flight to see Santa called off on runway
Passengers were offered a later date in 2026 or a full refund instead.
United Airlines flight loses engine power after takeoff from Dulles Airport
The jet circled to burn off fuel before landing. Part of the engine cover fell off.
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?