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Qantas, Emirates to share Tasman flights

Qantas Airways and Emirates can share services between New Zealand and Australia after gaining Government approval.

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Former Foodstuffs boss Tony Carter will take over from John Palmer as Air NZ chairman in Septepmber

Air NZ names next chairman

Former Foodstuffs boss Tony Carter will take up the chair at Air New Zealand's board when existing chairman John Palmer steps down.

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Air New Zealand is already partially privatised  (file)

Ryall: Air NZ selldown could be this year

Two more state-owned assets could be on the block this year and the Government's not ruling out Air New Zealand being one of them.

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The Commerce Commission says the airline has spent more than $10 million defending itself to date.

Air NZ fights on in cargo cartel case

Air NZ has called for the Commerce Commission to back down on cargo cartel claims before both parties head back to court.

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The left horizontal stabiliser being attached to the fuselage (supplied)

Air NZ's Dreamliner ahead of schedule

The production of Air New Zealand's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is three weeks ahead of schedule and on track to be delivered next year.

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Jet services are still operating (file)

Flights cancelled as winds hit capital

Air New Zealand has cancelled 15 flights in and out of Wellington this evening and more are expected as strong winds continue to strike the region.

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Air NZ's shares jump

Air New Zealand's shares jumped 5.6 percent after the national carrier flagged its annual earnings will more than double.

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Labour calls for action on laser strikes

Labour says it isn't good enough for the Government to leave action against laser strikes to a backbencher's bill.

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The lasers were shone at an Air New Zealand pilot and a Jetstar pilot (file pic)

Pilots struck by lasers at Wellington Airport

Two pilots were struck by green laser lights at Wellington Airport last night but police say so far no arrests have been made.

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The new terminal

ChCh to Perth flights announced video

The most modern airport terminal in the country has been officially opened in Christchurch tonight.

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GONE: The turn-up-and-get-a-flight service ends in May

Air NZ scraps standby flights

Air New Zealand has canned its standby flight service, 15 months after they rolled it out.

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Bear Grylls eating a weta in New Zealand (AAP)

Air NZ Bear Grylls video an internet hit

Air NZ's in-flight safety video featuring British adventurer Bear Grylls has had more than 2 million views.

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Air New Zealand will begin the trial on July 12

Nelson-Palmerston North flights trialled

People in Nelson and Palmerston North may not have to catch linking flights in the future.

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The first Hawaiian Airlines flight arriving at Auckland Airport (Photo: Supplied)

Hawaiian Airlines flies in to Auckland video

The arrival of Hawaiian Airlines could benefit the wallets of trans-Pacific travellers, providing competition for Air New Zealand which also flies to Hawaii three times a week.

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Pilot fell asleep while flying video

A 3 News investigation has revealed an Air New Zealand pilot fell into a deep sleep while at the controls of a long-haul jet.

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Sleeping Air NZ's pilot's full explanation

The Air New Zealand pilot who fell asleep while he was flying from London to Los Angeles has given his account of the incident.

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Air NZ earnings up 300pct video

Air New Zealand has lifted its normalised half yearly earnings before tax by more than 300 percent.

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Bear Grylls in Air New Zealand safety video

Bear Grylls stars in Air NZ video video

Air New Zealand's latest safety video showcases some of the best scenery around the Routeburn Track and the survival skills of Bear Grylls.

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Man has heart attack on Air NZ plane

A 38-year-old man has died of a heart attack while boarding a flight at Auckland International Airport.

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Wellington Airport's profit predictions were labelled 'excessive' by the Commerce Commission (file pic)

Airport slams claims of 'excessive' profit

Wellington Airport says the Commerce Commission is wrong and has overestimated its claims of excessive profits.

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