The deal to license the Skycouch represents one of the biggest endorsements of the concept since it was first introduced in New Zealand 15 years ago.
Business
12:20pm
Aviation expert Steven Leib gives some practical tips for travellers to help navigate the uncertainty.
Thu, Mar 26
The airline had made some "temporary changes" to its schedule, with 12% of flights affected.
New Zealand
Wed, Mar 25
New figures from Stats NZ reveal how much air travel has increased in price, even before the onset of the Iran war.
Tue, Mar 17
The airline was accused of breaching contracted refund obligations to customers who had flights binned by travel restrictions between the start of 2020 and November 2022.
World
Sat, Mar 14
Flight disruptions will affect Marlborough Airport from next week due to volatile jet fuel prices, prompting the mayor to urge patience.
Fri, Mar 13
Earth Sciences New Zealand said steam and gas plume had been visible from the Bay of Plenty coast since "late last week".
Thu, Mar 12
Air New Zealand is cancelling around 1100 flights until early May as it deals with the fallout of rising fuel prices.
The cancellations are due to affect around 44,000 passengers.
Air NZ's lifting the cost of its flights in response to a surge in jet fuel prices, and Qantas and Jetstar have followed suit.
Wed, Mar 11
In its statement, Air Chathams said aviation fuel prices in New Zealand "have risen significantly" due to the war in the Middle East.
Emirates flight EK448 touched down in Auckland at around 11.30am, with another flight from Dubai scheduled to arrive in Christchurch later this afternoon.
Sat, Mar 7
While 1News was out with police, it was only a matter of minutes before several cars were stopped and issued infringement notices.
Crime and Justice
Wed, Mar 4
A UK-based aviation expert said it was very much dependant on the government and safety agencies.
If travellers cancel a ticket, they may lose some of their consumer rights and ability to claim refunds.
Mon, Mar 2
The three times weekly seasonal service will operate from October 27 2026 through to March 27 2027, providing more than 30,000 low fare seats annually between the two cities.
Planes that were en route to cities like Tel Aviv and Dubai overnight were diverted or returned to where they took off from.
Sun, Mar 1
David Seymour said 'virtue-signalling fantasies' have been distractions for the national carrier.
Thu, Feb 26
Workers relocated the 19m long, 25-tonne station building to a temporary home at nearby Marsden St on Monday, making way for a new SH2 interchange and bridge.
Tue, Feb 24
Expedia’s 2026 Air Hacks reveals the best times for affordable flying – and some flying pet peeves reported by Kiwis.
Wed, Feb 18
Unionised flight attendants on long-haul flights walked off the job in the first of a two-day strike.
Thu, Feb 12
Thai Airways plans to relaunch daily non-stop services later this year, restoring a long-haul route paused during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tue, Feb 3
The former Air New Zealand chief executive recalled the moment he learned the test flight was missing, saying "my heart just stopped" as the scale of the tragedy began to unfold.
Sat, Jan 31
As international travel ramps up for the year ahead, experts are warning Kiwis of the requirements that are often overlooked.
Tue, Jan 20
The F150 steam locomotive was one of the F class of trains manufactured in Glasgow in the late 1800s.
Sun, Jan 18
