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Te Anau-Manapouri Airport has been running at a loss since inception but the Southland District Council is hoping to see the airport financially viable and sustainable.

The one-metre hole in ship Kaiārahi's hull meant in hundreds of bookings had to be cancelled.

A leading transport analyst expects domestic air tickets to continue to be discounted over the coming months as Air New Zealand grapples with falling demand.

Nearly 40 flights were cancelled on Sunday but despite clear skies today, some delays persist.

A flight from Wellington to Auckland was delayed by nearly half an hour this morning due to the removal of two passengers from the plane.

House of Travel says cheaper flights are on the horizon, particularly to North America because of strong competition in the sector. Audio

Damage to the hulls of two vessels during the past week are the latest in a series of disruptions, delays and cancellations to Cook Strait ferries this year.

AirAsia X is suspending its Auckland-to-Sydney service in favour of trips to the Gold Coast instead.

Wellington City Council is considering selling its airport shares as it works out a way to pay for its long term plan.

A Canadian man has been caught with nearly 26kg of methamphetamine in the lining of his suitcases, as he arrived at Auckland Airport, the Customs says.

Last-minute flights to France to catch the Rugby World Cup final could cost rugby fans more than $5000, a travel agency says.

International flights could be especially pricey next year due to capacity problems, an aviation expert says. Audio