A flight was forced to abort its approach and return to Auckland after a cluster of floating sky lanterns drifted into Tauranga Airport’s airspace last night.
New Zealand
2:57pm
The pilot reported problems with freezing instruments before the incident.
World
2:30pm
The project will strengthen coastal defences protecting the capital's runway – with new kororā (little penguin) colonies included.
Politics
Friday 3:55pm
Nikhil Ravishankar said the company was looking to cut costs as it faces losses of up to nearly $400 million.
Business
Friday 9:28am
9:16
Air New Zealand is expecting a loss of over $300 million by the end of the financial year, citing "elevated and volatile" jet fuel prices.
Thu, May 14
Investigators gather details after a jet struck and killed a trespasser, triggering a chaotic emergency evacuation.
Mon, May 11
The family from Scotland were boarding their plane home from Spain when they were flagged.
Thu, May 7
Deadly outbreak of the rare hantavirus aboard a Dutch ship on a weeks-long polar cruise has brought attention to the growing tourism trend.
Environment
Alice Taylor shares recipes for two classic pasta dishes, inspired by her recent move to Italy.
Life
Sun, May 3
Since the conflict in the Middle East began, the national carrier has faced sharp cost increases and reduced the amount of services to multiple regions as a result.
Fri, May 1
Tour groups are popping up in New Zealand, helping people travel overseas for affordable dental work - but dentists here say it's not all it's cracked up to be.
Health
Wed, Apr 29
Celebrating America’s 250th birthday, the passports feature a picture of President Donald Trump, who would be the first living president to be featured in the travel document.
It was a full flight with 153 passengers on board — soon to be 154.
Tue, Apr 28
Crew swiftly recovered the passenger after the Bluebridge vessel Livia left Tory Channel en route to Wellington.
Mon, Apr 27
Flight NZ5171 departed Auckland at 5.20pm bound for Gisborne, but turned around over the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Sat, Apr 25
The government has revealed another three regional airlines set to receive Regional Investment Funding loans amid the fuel crisis.
Fri, Apr 24
The Lufthansa Group said the cancellation of less profitable routes would save the equivalent of approximately 40,000 metric tonnes of jet fuel.
Thu, Apr 23
The airline's chief commercial officer Scott Wilkinson said Koru was a "simpler programme with clear, relevant benefits".
Wed, Apr 22
Air New Zealand says chief financial officer Richard Thomson will step down in August, with the airline beginning the process to appoint a successor.
As the US and Israel's war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travellers have valid reasons to worry.
Tue, Apr 21
Two subsequent flights were cancelled after the affected plane required engineering checks.
Mon, Apr 20
The property, opposite the Karāpiro Cafe, had been in Geoff Fletcher’s family since 1920 but is set to be demolished to make way for the Waikato Expressway extension.
Wed, Apr 15
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a surprise run from a former All Blacks captain, and Air NZ reveals the cost of its latest sleep innovation.
Auckland Airport says an earlier security breach which caused some delays for travellers this morning at the domestic terminal has now been resolved.
Crime and Justice
World-first lie-flat SkyNest sleep pods for economy and premium economy travellers would be available onboard new Air New Zealand's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft from later this year.
