Airlines
Auckland Airport turns 60: From farmland to jumbo jets and mega-projects
Airport chief says the way Kiwis get around on land is not sustainable.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Winston Peters’ global gifts: From Mongolian horse to Hillary-signed note
His viral cowboy-themed campaign ad sparked a wave of horse gifts abroad.
Watch: Tornadoes sweep across top of North Island in day of wild weather
A large tornado was spotted tearing through a field in the Waikato community of Maihiihi.
‘Sheer panic’: Dual-citizenship NZ Brits have to get UK passport to return
Travel agents fear airport chaos as many expats still have no idea.
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.
The next era of flight: Ultra-long routes, robots and the race to net zero
You might be flying Auckland to London direct on a hybrid stealth-style airliner.
American Airlines brings new Dreamliner for summer Auckland-Texas route
Auckland one of just four cities with expanded luxury offering on flights to major hub.
Kiwi woman accused of smuggling $5.5m of meth in checked luggage at Auckland Airport
Customs say the meth haul could yield up to 922,500 individual doses.
Woman faces life in prison after 22kg of meth found in luggage at Auckland airport
The unemployed 33-year-old could face life imprisonment if convicted.
From CRL to Costco: The mega projects that will change 2026’s skyline
Te Waihorotiu Station and the CRL promise to transform central Auckland travel.
'Complete pandemonium': Well-known item causes delays at Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport says 19,500 international travellers will depart today.
NZ's billion-dollar builders revealed as new king of construction emerges
The country's busiest commercial builder secured $1.2 billion of work last year.
'Pies, beer and beach, that’s my plan': Emotional scenes as Kiwis make it home for Christmas
More than 2.5 million travellers will pour through the airport this holiday season.
What to do in Auckland this summer: Ed Sheeran, ASB Classic, and more
From beachside festivals to big city spectacles, here’s how to fill your summer calendar.
New Zealand’s busiest airport days and tips for flying this summer
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane remain the most popular overseas destinations.
‘We’re lost, Mum’: Unaccompanied girls stranded after seven-hour bus trip
The young sisters were left crying at Manukau with flat phones.
'Fell face first onto the tarmac': Family complain to Jetstar after elderly man faceplants onto concrete
The 77-year-old broke his hand and needed stitches after the fall.
Huge cache of most extreme child sex abuse material busted at Auckland airport
Customs officers found 21,482 objectionable files on six devices as man entered NZ.
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?
How to beat the Christmas airport rush as Auckland braces for bumper summer traffic
Domestic travel peaks in December, while international numbers surge in January.
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
Airlines head for record passenger numbers, show resilience
The airlines association is forecasting airline profits of $68b in 2025 and $71b in 2026.
Tourism tallies up in October, record from Australia
New Zealand's visitor numbers reach 93% of the country's pre-pandemic peak.
Arrive early, enjoy more
Insider tips to make the most of Auckland Airport’s airside area.
Qantas announces new international flights from Auckland, revamped lounge
New Auckland lounge has room for more than 370 travellers.
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.
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.
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.