Air New Zealand
Air NZ shares record profit with staff
Up to $11 million is heading to the pockets of thousands of Air New Zealand staff, after the company declared a record profit today.
Air NZ to build on record FY result
Air New Zealand is expecting to build on its record high full-year profit, despite increasing competition on its home turf, global economic risks, and a weaker currency. Audio
Moody's says Air NZ rating could face pressuresd
Moody's has raised Air New Zealand's credit rating but says that could face pressure again with substantial competition. Audio
Upgrade for Air NZ creditworthiness
Moody's has upgraded Air New Zealand's creditworthiness by one notch to Baa2, and says the outlook for the national carrier's rating is stable. Audio
Air NZ says FY pre-tax profit to rise 60% on year earlier
Air New Zealand says earnings growth has remained strong in the second half of its financial year. Audio
Air NZ says sale of Safe Air a strategic move
Air New Zealand has sold Safe Air to an Australian unit of the European plane maker, Airbus, for an undisclosed amount. Audio
Long-haul fares will also fall - analyst
Air New Zealand could face pressure to cut its long-haul fares as lower oil prices and larger and more efficient planes prompt global airlines to expand, increasing competition. Audio
Air NZ will "fight hard"
Air New Zealand is vowing to slash its prices in order to remain competitive with Jetstar. Audio
Jetstar expansion - boon for provinces?
The Qantas-owned budget airline plans to fly to at least four new regional centres, using 50-seater planes. But some regional leaders are sounding a note of caution. Mayor of Napier Bill Dalton, and… Audio
Air NZ's share price falls 10 percent on Jetstar expansion news
Air New Zealand's share price has fallen nearly 10 percent after its rival, Jetstar, announced plans to begin competing on some of Air New Zealand's most profitable routes. Audio
Union says Air NZ could have done more
A union says Air New Zealand could have done more to find new heavy maintenance contracts to keep engineers in jobs at its Auckland site. Audio
Air NZ jobs uncertain
The future of 60 engineering jobs at Air New Zealand are up in the air, as the airline finishes the last heavy maintenance work on its wide body airplanes at the end of the year. Audio
New levy makes for unhappy airline and airport
Air New Zealand and Auckland International Airport are unhappy about the Government's levy on international travellers, saying it could deter visitors. Audio
Air New Zealand's American dream
Air New Zealand's chief executive says its new route between Houston and Auckland will encourage the 30 million Americans who say they want to visit this country, to actually do so. Audio
Chch furious that Air NZ has pulled direct flight from Asia
Vicki Buck is the Deputy Mayor of Christchurch, Celia Wade-Brown is the Mayor of Wellington. Audio
Scrapped Christchurch flights to impact SI
Air New Zealand is scrapping direct flights from Tokyo to Christchurch, a move the lead tourism agency says will hurt tourism operators across the South Island. Audio
Xero founder says regional flights too expensive and infrequent
Rod Drury is the founder and CEO of accounting software firm Xero. Audio
Regional mayors want more help from Air NZ
Air New Zealand's exit from some unprofitable regional routes is getting closer, but will the national carrier cooperate with smaller airlines trying to fill the void? We speak with Taupo mayor David… Audio
Air New Zealand plans a global expansion
Air New Zealand will extend its presence globally, starting flights to Argentina from the end of the year. Audio