Air New Zealand
Air NZ reports lower profit, but higher revenue
Air New Zealand has reported a fall in profit, due to paying more tax and changes in the value of its contracts to protect itself from currency and fuel price movements. Audio
Trade deficit of $159m in December boosted by aircraft import
The 159 million dollar trade deficit in December was higher than expected, but that was because of another large aircraft import as Air New Zealand continues to upgrade its fleet. Audio
Commerce Commission investigates AirNZ
A Wellington lawyer says too many travellers may be buying domestic travel insurance from Air New Zealand unwittingly and it's unfair. Audio
Air NZ insists cargo mistake not a safety risk
Most of the cargo on an Air New Zealand flight from Fiji to Auckland went unchecked by staff, but the airline says passengers were never at risk. Audio
Airline buying planes to fill gap in Westport
Sounds Air is buying two planes in a long-term deal to fill the gap left by Air New Zealand pulling out of Westport. Audio
Air New Zealand to have one wine supplier
Air New Zealand will soon be offering customers flying economy and premium economy just one brand of wine, after deciding to cut back to just one supplier for most passengers. Audio
AirNZ is named one of ten saftest airlines in world
In a year of catastrophic plane crashes, Air New Zealand has been named one of the ten safest airlines in the world. Audio
Prince William praises Air NZ
Prince William is praising Air New Zealand for taking a lead in boycotting cargo that aids illegal trade in wildlife. Audio
Air NZ's domestic market gives it an advantage over Qantas
Air New Zealand's small domestic market is proving to give it an advantage over Australia's Qantas airline. Audio
More behind Air NZ's positive financial outlook
An analyst says Air New Zealand's recent upbeat market report should give investors cause to be optimistic about the airline's potential for near-term profit and revenue growth. Audio
Opotiki's mayor storms out on Air NZ
The Mayor of Opotiki walked out of a meeting with Air New Zealand today after the company refused to rethink its closure of some rural air routes. Audio
Warning to towns about difficulties of replacing Air NZ flights
A Wairarapa businessman and former MP is warning other small centres about the difficulties of trying to replace Air New Zealand flights. Audio
Hamilton airline man on Air NZ regional pullout
Air New Zealand will cut services from three towns - Whakatane, Kaitaia and Westport - and it will shut down subsidiary Eagle Airways as part of a revamp of its regional services. Audio
Air New Zealand chief explains axeing
All services will end to Whakatane, Kaitaia and Westport in April, and flights to Taupo, Palmerston North, Nelson, Hamilton and Whangarei will be pared back. Audio
Air NZ axeing flights to Whakatane, Kaitaia and Westport
Air New Zealand is axeing all its flights to Whakatane, Kaitaia and Westport. Audio
Air NZ hikes Samoa fares for All Black match
Samoan rugby fans are accusing Air New Zealand of price gouging as it pushes up the cost of flights to Apia by almost four times the usual price during the All Blacks versus Samoa match there next… Audio
Air New Zealand's got its eye on Latin America
Air New Zealand says there is huge opportunity to pick up on the demand for travel in the Asia Pacific region and it's got an eye on Latin America in the medium term. Audio