Christopher Luxon

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has had to tell Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones to pull his head in after he called for the chairman of Air New Zealand's board to resign. Audio

Air New Zealand has caused controversy with the ending of several regional flights recently. In response, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones sniped at the company, dubbing it 'Air Auckland'… Audio

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has suggested the government could wield some influence over Air New Zealand through board appointments. Another minister, Shane Jones, has been publicly criticising… Audio

National carrier Air New Zealand's full-year profit lost some altitude in the past year, as strong competition hit earnings. Audio

Strong growth in passenger numbers and revenue has prompted Air New Zealand to increase its earnings forecast. Audio

Air New Zealand's profit is down by nearly a quarter, amid increased competition on international routes. Audio

Air New Zealand is likely to slow the pace of route expansion in the coming year and is looking to consolidate its new routes and ensure incoming tourists get the best deals going. Audio

Booming passenger numbers and cheaper fuel have powered Air New Zealand to a record annual profit. CEO Christopher Luxon says a 40 percent fall in fuel costs certainly helped but did the attraction of… Audio

A major beneficiary of the tourism boom is Air New Zealand, and yesterday it showed the extent its fortunes are being driven by overseas visitors. Audio

Air New Zealand has reported what it calls a stellar half year profit. Audio

Air New Zealand says it's likely it will engage in further big discounting of fares to fill its planes on domestic and international routes. Audio

Air New Zealand says passenger numbers are expected to grow by 15% in the next year, which will see its underlying profit nearly double in the first six months of the year. Audio

Air New Zealand expects its first half profit, pre-tax, to be about twice what it was last year, helped by stronger passenger numbers. Audio

Air New Zealand is confident it can navigate the looming storm clouds of greater competition, a global slowdown and falling currency to lift earnings even further. Audio

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

Air New Zealand has stopped flying to Kaitaia, Whakatane, Westport and Taupo, citing unprofitability. Smaller carriers have moved into the void, but regional leaders say they could be getting more… Audio

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