Aviation
'Emotional': One of New Zealand's oldest passenger planes completes final flight
One of New Zealand's oldest passenger planes still in service, a Convair 580 owned by Air Chathams, has just completed its very last flight.
Border reopens to international visitors tonight
For the first time in more than two years, New Zealand's border will reopen to international visitors at midnight tonight.
Proposal to extend Nelson Airport runway and noise allowances
Residents living near Nelson Airport are being asked to have their say on a proposed runway extension and future noise increases.
Jude Dobson talks with a remarkable group of this country’s WWII aviators
Jude Dobson talks to aviators from WWII about their experiences of wartime. Audio
Fruit growers want bubble extended to Pacific
The long-awaited arrival of a trans-Tasman bubble has sparked calls for seasonal workers from the Pacific to be the next group allowed in. Max Towle speaks to Bruce Mitchell, an orchardist in Hawke's… Audio
Aviation industry thankful for trans-Tasman bubble
The aviation industry says news of a trans-Tasman bubble with Australia is the light at the end of a dark, grounded tunnel. The long-awaited travel arrangement will start from April the 19th. Max… Audio
Pioneering TEAL aviator - Oscar Garden
In 'Oscar Garden, A Tale of One Man's Love of Flying', his daughter Dr Annamaria Garden, takes a personal look at both her father's lone adventures, as well as his becoming chief pilot of TEAL, the… Audio, Gallery
New Zealand's first fully electric plane
Christchurch aviator Gary Freedman is launching the electric plane at Christchurch airport this morning. He is the founder of Electric a social enterprise start-up formed to promote low emission… Audio, Gallery
Buffett dumps aviation stocks as airlines feel pinch
The future in aviation looks very different to the pre-COVID industry. Aviation commentator Irene Kings joins the discussion on the radical changes ahead for airlines. Audio
Bail outs, empty skies - will air travel ever be the same?
Tourism and travel are in free fall. Our biggest export earner is dead. Will the industry ever fully recover? Audio
IATA warns global aviation faces US$113 bn hit
One sector that's been significantly hit is aviation ... airlines around the world have been cutting flights, parking planes, laying off cabin crew and ground staff to counter the spread of the virus.
…Travel bucks the trend bringing big bucks for print media
Newspapers have been shrinking for years along with the advertising that pays the bills - but travel is bucking the trend in a big way. Ads for tours and trips often make up the majority of the ads in… Audio
Engine trouble hits headlines
Air New Zealand hands out lollies before landing. This week its handouts to the media softened bad news for passengers about more engine trouble for its Dreamliners. Audio
Qantas checking Boeing 737s after cracks discovered
Qantas says there is currently no disruption for New Zealand passengers flying on its 737 plane safter structural cracks were found in one plane.
Turbulence at the Civil Aviation Authority
The resignation of Civil Aviation Authority chair Nigel Gould has come amid claims of a toxic workplace, where bullying and sexual harassment had been tolerated. Earlier this month the CAA was accused… Audio
Calling Home: Mike Hall in Mozambique
Mike Hall is a pilot for New Zealand aviation company, Airwork, and has recently been on a humanitarian mission in Mozambique following the Cyclone Idai disaster. Audio, Gallery
Tom Enright: the sky's the limit
New Zealand squadron leader, flying-boat captain and commercial airline pilot, Tom Enright's book Many a Close Run Thing celebrates 45 years of a career which he says has given him "a wonderful life… Audio, Gallery
Oscar Garden: The New Zealand aviation legend you've never heard of
Mary Garden feels history has overlooked her pioneering pilot father, Oscar Garden. Audio
Whanganui to benefit from $50m training deal for Indian pilots
A commercial pilot academy based at Whanganui Airport has struck a $50 million deal with India's largest passenger airline to train hundreds of pilots.
Flight turned back to Christchurch may have hit light
An Air New Zealand flight that was turned back mid-way through a flight from Christchurch to Dunedin yesterday may have hit a runway light.