David Seymour said 'virtue-signalling fantasies' have been distractions for the national carrier.
Business
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The US has given the 42 countries in its Visa Waiver Program until the end of the year to conclude negotiations on biometrics or risk losing visa-free travel status.
Politics
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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.
New Zealand
Tue, Feb 24
Changes to the UK's entry requirements for dual citizens come into force on Wednesday, but a last-minute update has added further confusion.
Mon, Feb 23
Expedia’s 2026 Air Hacks reveals the best times for affordable flying – and some flying pet peeves reported by Kiwis.
Wed, Feb 18
Stats NZ says the figure is up 6% from the prior year.
Fri, Feb 13
Unionised flight attendants on long-haul flights walked off the job in the first of a two-day strike.
Thu, Feb 12
With the deadline for the change only a fortnight away - 25 February - applications surged.
Tue, Feb 10
"I'm either checking into a hotel or paying another $500 to see if someone else will take me home," one woman said.
Tue, Feb 3
Thai Airways plans to relaunch daily non-stop services later this year, restoring a long-haul route paused during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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
UK migrants have discovered they need to get British passports to go on holiday to Britain, or to visit elderly parents and grandparents, from the end of next month.
Thu, Jan 29
The airline said it was looking to balance the contributions of crew members against the "challenging economic times".
Wed, Jan 28
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
New Zealand’s major airlines explain their cabin baggage policies and why they’re enforced at the gate.
Auckland’s public transport fares and the price for on-street parking and Auckland Transport-managed carparks will increase from next month.
Fri, Jan 16
The latest Henley & Partners Passport Index has been released.
Wed, Jan 14
There's a whole host of reasons not to drag that bulky bag onto your flight.
High winds on Sunday caused "widespread disruption across our network", with Air NZ cancelling around 50 flights to and from the capital.
Mon, Jan 12
A two-vehicle crash at around 12.45pm today has resulted in multiple people injured, police said.
Sat, Jan 3
2025’s most read: Tired of being broke in Auckland the Tuckers packed up and became digital nomads, paying off their debts along the way. Next stop: home ownership in New Zealand.
Life
Fri, Jan 2
With a bit more intent, AI research can yield different and rewarding travel destinations, experts say.
December 22, 2025
Customs is ramping up border security with new tech, expanded eGate access, and a major crackdown on corrupt baggage handlers.
Crime and Justice
A few extra holiday calories won’t undo your long-term health – but side effects can put a damper on your trip.
December 20, 2025
