The Transport Accident Investigation Commission was unsure how many planes were likely to be affected by the problem.
New Zealand
Thursday 8:49am
1:31
Christchurch's long-awaited new stadium opens next year.
Politics
Wed, Dec 3
2:21
SkyCity revealed the date earlier this morning as it gave media a tour inside the new central Auckland venue.
Business
Mon, Dec 1
The design includes 28 pools and wellness experiences such as saunas, reflexology, gardens, walks and pavilions.
Fri, Nov 28
The 12m, 1.6 tonne salmon will be hauled up by crane and placed onto a truck to be transported.
Mon, Nov 17
Tourism operators say they're open and ready for visitors as numbers surge back to pre-covid levels, but some regions feel they've been snubbed.
Sun, Nov 16
The Department of Conservation confirmed the well-loved tracks would reopen in the coming days following a devastating fire at Tongariro National Park.
Environment
The seven-month scheme across Aoraki Mt Cook, Punakaiki and Franz Josef starts in December and is forecast to bring in $1.5 million of revenue.
Wed, Nov 12
More than 800 flights were called off nationwide — four times the number cancelled yesterday.
World
Sat, Nov 8
Qantas has ordered a dozen of the planes for "Project Sunrise", its plan to connect Australia's east coast with London and New York via non-stop flights for the first time.
Fri, Nov 7
Crews from across the region were called to the popular tourist attraction after a fire broke out.
Te Ao Māori
Wed, Nov 5
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including serious weather warnings for rain and life-threatening winds, more than 100,000 public sector workers on strike, and the tourism hotspots in the global travel spotlight.
Health
Thu, Oct 23
The latest Henley Passport Index has been released, ranking each country based on the power of its passport.
Wed, Oct 15
Wilding pines have been rapidly multiplying in the South Island high country, with fears that without extra eradication funding, their spread would become uncontrollable.
Sun, Sep 28
They travel only in the summer season, but numbers have swelled in recent decades.
Sun, Sep 21
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton will present the petition – signed by 15,469 people – to Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne at midday, before it is lodged with the House.
Tue, Sep 16
Ministers said outdated restrictions were limiting concerts and sports at New Zealand’s largest stadium, with potential changes aimed at driving jobs and tourism.
Mon, Sep 15
New funding aimed at helping attract global acts, support local events, and drive regional visitor growth.
Sun, Sep 14
Sarah Wiblin is adjusting to life out of Auckland, following her appointment as manager of the Hurunui District Council-owned thermal pools
Thu, Aug 14
The Australian airline announced this morning that the direct service would operate daily between June and October 2026.
Tue, Aug 12
Department is about to trial paid parking in its carpark next to the new Punangairi Visitor Centre in Punakaiki, as well as at Franz Josef and Aoraki Mt Cook.
Wed, Jul 30
Kaikōura tourism leaders are expecting to see fewer cruise ships this summer.
Mon, Jul 28
The budget airline said it was "determined to eliminate the scourge of oversized bags which delay boarding", which was "clearly unfair" on passengers who comply with the rules.
Tue, Jul 22
Locals say it’s not the kind of attention they asked for, but the so-called “mushroom murder trial” has turned Australia's Morwell into a magnet for dark tourism.
Crime and Justice
Fri, Jul 4
Customs said 68% of Kiwis returning home in June used the digital forms compared with 72% of Australians coming into New Zealand.
Tue, Jul 1
