Air Nz
Air NZ applying to trademark "kia ora" image
Air New Zealand is being strongly criticised by many people for applying for trademark protection of a logo that reads "Kia Ora" - the name of its in-flight magazine, first published in 2007. Audio
Air NZ removes newspapers from Koru lounges
Air New Zealand has been rubbished over its decision to stop stocking newspapers in its Koru lounges, apparently in a bid to be more environmentally sustainable. But the airline is standing by the… Audio
Business commentator Rod Oram - banking
Rod Oram talks to Kathryn about movement in the banking industry. Audio
Shane Jones: Christopher Luxon ‘now my political foe’
While departing Air NZ CEO Christopher Luxon might be signalling a career in politics, MP Shane Jones says he won't be welcomed to join NZ First. Audio
Christopher Luxon keeping political options open
Departing Air New Zealand CEO Christopher Luxon may make a tilt at a new career in politics but says he's had no conversations with any parties about standing in a particular electorate seat. Video, Audio
Tattoos welcome
Air New Zealand has changed its policy, allowing all staff to show tattoos - even those in uniform - at work. From September all new and existing workers will be able to have ta moko and non-offensive… Audio
Air NZ cutting regional services
Air New Zealand is cutting flights on some domestic routes and reviewing its airfares. Nelson, Napier, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Blenheim and Tauranga will be affected by the changes. The… Audio
Air NZ hopes new planes will pave the way for Akl-NY flights
Passengers could be able to travel non-stop from Auckland to New York when Air New Zealand takes delivery of its new Boeing Dreamliners, valued at more than $4 billion. Video, Audio
Prunes vs lollies
A traveller wants to see prunes handed out on Air NZ flights rather than lollies. The man argues it would "clean eating and healthy digestion". Audio
Air NZ safety videos strike nerve
The case of a woman who was removed from an Air NZ plane after reportedly refusing to comply with crews' requests has highlighted the importance of safety videos - and the way the message is… Audio
Banks & life insurers on notice & Air NZ profit downgrade
Business commentator Rod Oram talks to Kathryn about the impact on NZ banks and life insurers of the Australian Royal Commission on their parent companies. Also Air New Zealand's profit downgrade, and… Audio
Should Air NZ stick to its knitting?
The infamous Air New Zealand rap safety video is being pulled from planes around the country ... will history smile on its legacy? Audio
Air NZ's profit warning sounds an alarm for industry
Air New Zealand's profit downgrade and flagging of softening growth in tourist demand may have some implications for the broader sectror. Audio
Air NZ revises down its full year earnings forecast
Air New Zealand's share price has nose dived this morning after it lowered its earnings forecast because of slowing growth, the costs of repairs to its Rolls Royce engines, and a higher fuel bill. Audio
Mediation begins between Air NZ and its engineers
Aircraft engineers at the national carrier are still planning to strike on December 21st, the busiest flying day of the year. However Air New Zealand says those striking - maintenance engineers… Audio
Air NZ, unions begin urgent talks as strike looms
Urgent talks begin today between Air New Zealand and aviation engineers' unions to try to avert strike action planned in the run-up to Christmas. Audio
Holiday plans of thousands up in air as airline strike looms
Air New Zealand is bracing itself for the possibility of further strikes, on top of one planned for the busiest travel day of the year. The holiday plans of tens of thousands of people are up in the… Audio
Air NZ engineers strike
The Air New Zealand engineers' strike is planned for the busiest flying day of the year, December 21st. More than 40,000 customers are booked to travel that day. Audio
The safety video that's got everyone talking ...
It might be getting millions of hits overseas and it's certainly set tongues wagging at home, but is Air NZ's new safety video actually doing its job? Audio
Air NZ urged to rethink services to regions
Community and business leaders in regions abandoned by Air New Zealand say the airline's big profit means it should rethink how it runs its business. The company posted a $390 million full year profit… Audio