Pilots told air traffic control that there had been “a flight control issue” and described injuries, including a possible “laceration in the head”.
World
7:15am
Air New Zealand chief customer and digital officer Jeremy O'Brien said the outage was "affecting a number of our systems, including our ability to process payments and digitally process boarding".
Thu, Oct 30
1:30
Under the proposal, the fine for high-risk items would increase from the current $400 to $800.
Environment
Wed, Oct 29
Emergency services met Air New Zealand Flight NZ221 on landing in Sydney as a precaution.
New Zealand
Fri, Oct 24
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including serious weather warnings for rain and life-threatening winds, more than 100,000 public sector workers on strike, and the tourism hotspots in the global travel spotlight.
Health
Thu, Oct 23
Lonely Planet has released two lists of recommended travel destinations for 2026.
The airline said it had hoped for an increase in domestic and US flights, which did not materialise, while ongoing problems with engine repairs would cost another $20m in addition to other costs.
Business
Wed, Oct 22
A survey found many motorists use unofficial signals, but they are interpreted in different ways.
Life
Tue, Oct 21
The destination could be a poor choice for travellers with vertigo, seasickness or a fear of enclosed spaces.
Thu, Oct 16
Food prices fell in the September month, however.
Captain Garth McGearty took the claim against the airline to the Employment Court.
Wed, Oct 15
The latest Henley Passport Index has been released, ranking each country based on the power of its passport.
Communities were cut off in parts yesterday due to torrential rain, which caused widespread road closures.
The motoring organisation, with a claimed membership of more than a million, renews calls for an overhaul of penalties.
Travellers aged 10 and over from the additional countries and territories are now eligible to use the automated eGates for both arrivals and departures.
Mon, Oct 13
The leak stemmed from up to 5.7 million of Qantas' customers having their data compromised in one of its offshore call centres that used Salesforce software.
Crime and Justice
The Nadi-destined plane landed back in Christchurch shortly before 4.45pm.
Thu, Oct 9
Customs officers drilled into the bottom of the pot, uncovering a white crystal substance that tested positive for methamphetamine.
Thu, Oct 2
I gave London a decent crack but the UK cost-of-living is so high that I'm leaving for Sydney and not looking back.
Sun, Sep 28
Flight QF 141 left Sydney earlier this morning and landed safely in Auckland at around 11.47am.
Fri, Sep 26
Expansion adds aircraft parking and boosts cargo capacity as Auckland Airport prepares for future growth.
Wed, Sep 24
The airline said the changes would add more than 660,000 new seats a year.
Wed, Sep 10
Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca said he thought the Government had an obligation to do more.
Politics
Wed, Sep 3
The Government yesterday announced a "one-off" cash injection to rescue New Zealand's struggling regional aviation network.
Tue, Sep 2
Beginning on October 24, the two-hour trip across the Hauraki Gulf will run on Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sunday, with more departures planned if demand justifies it.
