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Overseas visitor arrivals down in February but US tourists break record
Change in Chinese New Year cited as February still can't pip pre-pandemic tourist numbers.
Latest from Christchurch International Airport
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Computed Tomography (CT) scanning - what is it?
Smith's Detection computed tomography scanning explainer. Video / Smiths Detection
F-16 US fighter jets leave NZ shores for base in Japan
A small crowd of planespotters gathered to watch the F-16 fighter jets take off into Christchurch’s grey skies. Video / Tana Nitayawan
'The land of cute': Cabin crew help drive tourist numbers at alpaca business
The herd of 170 of the gentle animals in Akaroa is a magnet for tourists.
Hooking up again: Virgin Australia and Air NZ get cosy on the Tasman again
Codeshare makes it easier for Virgin passengers to fly around Aotearoa.
Bigger impact: Research shows likely effects of controversial Tarras airport
Animated flyovers released today show the impact Tarras airport would have.
Missing estate agent's alleged kidnapper had only been in NZ for several months
The 52-year-old was arrested at an airport after booking a one-way international flight.
Jetstar slashes fares by 75 per cent, with $175 tickets to Rarotonga
As always, there's a catch to this deal.
'I was stitched up by my cousin': Man jailed for trying to smuggle sawn-off shotgun on plane
Arana Anderson fled when the weapon was found by Aviation Security.
Christchurch Airport turns to solar power in preparation for major unplanned outage
If the Alpine fault goes it could leave Christchurch without mains power for six months.
Why Christchurch is the best place to live the Kiwi dream
Opinion: Christchurch is no longer a post-quake project. This is a city reborn.
Covid down South: Flights and airport contacts as locations of interest grow
Christchurch Airport is on the locations of interest list four times.
Locations of interest: Air NZ flights, Auckland Airport and Hamilton temple among new exposure sites
The Omicron exposure sites across NZ continue to grow at a fast rate.
Omicron locations of interest: Auckland to Nelson flight, Mt Maunganui polo event
Anyone on flight NZ5077 Auck-Nelson on Jan 16 is now a close contact of an Omicron case.
Covid-19 Omicron outbreak: Unvaxxed CAA staff fail in appeal to get jobs back
The High Court has dismissed the employees request for interim reinstatement.
Snakes and ladders: How Christchurch Airport made a profit
The airport faces a high stakes game of Snakes and Ladders during years of recovery.
Olympians get moment in sun two weeks after arriving home
First of three events to welcome the athletes out of MIQ takes place in Christchurch.
Light rail for Christchurch? It's possible, new report finds
'Each scenario has strengths and weaknesses,' mayor says.
Police find live ammo in passenger's luggage
The passenger had checked in a disabled gun and magazine with two live rounds.
Killer quake: Sir John Key reflects on NZ's "darkest day"
'If we've got this number wrong, I'll have to resign'.
The state of Christchurch's roads 10 years after the quakes - and what about light rail?
As new highway opens today, Herald investigates Christchurch's transport past and future.
South Island's biggest-ever P bust: Smuggler loses appeal
Nearly 40kg of methamphetamine worth $24m was smuggled to Christchurch from Mexico.
Coke smuggler claims drug syndicate sent her video of sister-in-law's murder
Jamie Mendez had $1m of cocaine lined inside puffer jackets at Christchurch Airport
Police apologise after child mistakenly leaves NZ
Officer's mistake resulted in civil claim and agreement.
Covid-19: The Auckland shops South Korean man visited
A man who tested positive for Covid in South Korea went shopping in Auckland.
A town called Tarras: Why Christchurch Airport wants to expand
A town famous for its hermit sheep could have Dreamliners landing there in coming years.
American woman admits smuggling cocaine into NZ inside puffer jackets
Highly pure cocaine with a street value of $875,000 was hidden inside five puffer jackets.
Airports clogged: Thousands try to get home before lockdown
Air NZ is pleading with no-show customers to cancel bookings to free up seats.
Virus travel ban: NZ picks up tab for flights for people refused entry
Restriction put in place on Monday, February 3, and would be in place for up to 14 days.