Air New Zealand
Business commentator Dileepa Fonseka
Four projects have been named by Treasury as ready-to-go public-private partnership projects as major banks and investment funds come to the country for an infrastructure summit at the end of this… Audio
Air New Zealand cuts more flights on domestic routes
Tickets for some Air New Zealand flights could be more expensive next year, with the airline running fewer flights on some domestic routes. Authorities and businesses in Gisborne and Rotorua fear the… Audio
Around the motu: Logan Savory in Southland
Southland Tribune editor Logan Savory talks about the disappointment in the region over Air New Zealand ending its Invercargill to Wellington direct flights. Audio
Climate aims stalled by reality
Reality has intruded on our national airline's climate targets, and it's backed down from some lofty aims Audio
A jarring return to media Earth for Air NZ
Air NZ has often had an easy ride from our media. But with domestic airfares spiking, that's starting to change.
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Green hydrogen developments promise a lower carbon future
It's hoped a new GNS Science lab can crack open the door to cheaper green hydrogen production Audio
Court dismisses Air NZ appeal over Covid-19 compensation to crew member
A former Air NZ flight attendant who fell ill with Covid-19 while helping people get home between New Zealand and China during lockdown has achieved a milestone in his fight for compensation.
Air NZ cracking down on large cabin baggage
It's fair to say most people have baggage, but some airline passengers are taking the absolute mickey with their jumbo sized hand luggage, hogging the overhead lockers and breeding festering… Audio
Pacific routes won’t be affected amid engine inspections - Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand's Pacific islands flight schedules will not be disrupted as 17 of its aircrafts are checked for possible microscopic cracks in the engine fans, a senior executive of the airline says. Audio
Airlines seek answers over third batch of bad fuel
Air New Zealand wants oil companies to explain why bad batches of jet fuel keep being delivered. Audio
Air NZ hikes full year earnings guidance
The airline says strong demand for travel and falling jet fuel prices have helped lift its forecast earnings.
Air New Zealand's boss on flying over Christmas + Covid recovery
Many of us will be taking to the skies this week in the pre-Christmas rush - but there's been added pressure on airlines in the leadup to it. The aviation industry has struggled with the scale-up… Audio
Air NZ bringing in more planes to try bring prices down
Air New Zealand says more planes are on the way and with them..the hope of cheaper airfares.
The national carrier is facing heavy criticism over the cost of its flights, with some passenger saying… Video, Audio
Air NZ's bumpy new route to NYC
It's less than two weeks since Air New Zealand started flying direct between Auckland and New York, but it's had to offload bags, passengers and make plans for a possible pitstop in Fiji. Audio
Air New Zealand forecasts return to profitability in 2023
Air New Zealand is expecting to be back in the black for the first six months of the new financial year at least, as air travel continues to recover.
Taking lessons from the military into the workplace
Dr Sydney Savion used her experience of more than 20 years in the US military to form a successful career as a corporate executive. Dr Savion is a behavioral scientist who has forged a career helping… Audio
Business Commentator Pattrick Smellie
Pattrick talks to Kathryn about why the announcement by Qantas that it is going to fly direct to New York from Auckland represents a serious competitive threat to Air NZ. Also why coal-fired… Audio
Competition as Qantas launches AKL-NYC direct flights
A big red kangaroo has bounced right into Air New Zealand's parade, with Qantas launching direct flights from Auckland to New York in direct competition with our national carrier.
From mid-2023… Video, Audio
Covid-disruptions continue to plague Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has been forced to cancel some of its flights due to staff sickness just as the country heads into the school holidays. Audio
Air New Zealand offer cash incentives to attract workers after Covid exodus
Air New Zealand has resorted to offering cash incentives of up to $1400 to entice people to work for the airline, as chronic staff shortages at airports cause travel industry turbulence.
