Two subsequent flights were cancelled after the affected plane required engineering checks.
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The property, opposite the Karāpiro Cafe, had been in Geoff Fletcher’s family since 1920 but is set to be demolished to make way for the Waikato Expressway extension.
Wed, Apr 15
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a surprise run from a former All Blacks captain, and Air NZ reveals the cost of its latest sleep innovation.
Politics
Auckland Airport says an earlier security breach which caused some delays for travellers this morning at the domestic terminal has now been resolved.
Crime and Justice
World-first lie-flat SkyNest sleep pods for economy and premium economy travellers would be available onboard new Air New Zealand's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft from later this year.
The flight had arrived from New York overnight.
Tue, Apr 14
Fiji Airways said the flight from Sydney to Nadi was diverted to the Tongan capital Nuku'alofa as a precaution due to adverse weather conditions in the region.
World
Wed, Apr 8
One air controller said "she's got to name it Kennedy," referencing the airport where the baby made its second arrival of the day.
Health
Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan said everything in Australia costs visitors from NZ considerably more than a year ago.
Business
China’s flag carrier resumed direct flights between Beijing and North Korea’s capital of Pyongyang not long after the restoration of passenger train services between the capitals.
Mon, Mar 30
Concerning footage released with a warning to Easter holidaymakers to stay alert to get to the gate – and their destinations – safely.
The deal to license the Skycouch represents one of the biggest endorsements of the concept since it was first introduced in New Zealand 15 years ago.
Sun, Mar 29
Aviation expert Steven Leib gives some practical tips for travellers to help navigate the uncertainty.
Thu, Mar 26
The airline had made some "temporary changes" to its schedule, with 12% of flights affected.
Wed, Mar 25
New figures from Stats NZ reveal how much air travel has increased in price, even before the onset of the Iran war.
Tue, Mar 17
Flight disruptions will affect Marlborough Airport from next week due to volatile jet fuel prices, prompting the mayor to urge patience.
Fri, Mar 13
Earth Sciences New Zealand said steam and gas plume had been visible from the Bay of Plenty coast since "late last week".
Thu, Mar 12
Air New Zealand is cancelling around 1100 flights until early May as it deals with the fallout of rising fuel prices.
The cancellations are due to affect around 44,000 passengers.
Emirates flight EK448 touched down in Auckland at around 11.30am, with another flight from Dubai scheduled to arrive in Christchurch later this afternoon.
Sat, Mar 7
While 1News was out with police, it was only a matter of minutes before several cars were stopped and issued infringement notices.
Wed, Mar 4
If travellers cancel a ticket, they may lose some of their consumer rights and ability to claim refunds.
Mon, Mar 2
The three times weekly seasonal service will operate from October 27 2026 through to March 27 2027, providing more than 30,000 low fare seats annually between the two cities.
David Seymour said 'virtue-signalling fantasies' have been distractions for the national carrier.
Thu, Feb 26
Workers relocated the 19m long, 25-tonne station building to a temporary home at nearby Marsden St on Monday, making way for a new SH2 interchange and bridge.
Tue, Feb 24