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Boeing tells pilots to check seats after plane drop
Boeing has told airlines operating 787 Dreamliners that pilots need to check their seats as an investigation into an incident on a LATAM flight continues.
Air NZ disputes 'misleading statistics' about airfare increases
NZ Airports Association said the airline hiked its average domestic network airfares by $51 to $200 per one-way airfare for the year ending September 2023. Audio
What's behind the worsening Auckland Airport queues
Aviation insiders say airport security staff are on the verge of burnout and accidents are bound to happen.
Experts warn targets are key in Road to Zero replacement
An international road safety expert says the Government must keep applying targets to reduce road fatalities and serious injuries - and that reversing speed limit reductions will drive the road toll… Audio
What is a black box and what can it tell us about the LATAM incident?
A Dreamliner's black box will help "solve the mystery" of a mid-air plunge that saw 12 people hospitalised. Here's how.
A theory on the cause of the LATAM flight incident
A very young baby and a toddler were among those thrown into the air - an aviation expert believes a power outage might be to blame. Audio
Two New Zealanders killed skiing in Japan
Authorities have confirmed that two New Zealanders have been killed while skiing in Japan.
A man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s were part of a group of six backcountry skiing in Hokkaido when an… Audio
Air NZ cracking down on large cabin baggage
It's fair to say most people have baggage, but some airline passengers are taking the absolute mickey with their jumbo sized hand luggage, hogging the overhead lockers and breeding festering… Audio
Passenger gets to airport departure lounge without security screening
Queenstown Airport has apologised for the incident, which saw all passengers rescreened.
Heading Off: The Crispy Couple
When Kiwi Daniella Elwood met her Irish partner Sean Ohare at a crossfit gym in Wellington, the pair dated for two months before heading off around the world together. Both were experienced solo… Audio
Auckland Airport processes need attention - Helen Clark
"Every week there's a different excuse." Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has hit out at the state of Auckland Airport, saying its processes need some major attention, as people wait for hours in… Audio
Plans for new Central Otago airport on hold
A pause hit plans for a new international airport in Central Otago, partly due to capital constraints.
Documentary filmmaker Benoit Lalande: surfing in Africa
When you think of surfing, Africa might not be the first place that springs to mind. Documentary filmmaker Benoit Lalande makes short films about that very thing. Video, Audio
Auckland Airport brushes off airline claims over fees increase
Auckland Airport is brushing off claims from airlines over its hiking of fees, saying they are trying to protect their profits in this "perennial" issue. Audio
Auckland Airport fee hikes could ground company, airline says
If Air Chathams can no longer operate, regional areas will lose a service - and the economic benefits that came with it, its chief operations officer says. Audio
Air Chathams says airport fees could ground company
Air Chathams claims "skyrocketing" prices being charged by Aotearoa's largest Airport will dampen demand on regional routes and threaten its viability. Auckland Airport plans to spend up to 8 billion… Video, Audio
Google Maps error forces lost tourists to walk 60km in Australia
Two tourists had to walk for several days in Far North Queensland, Australia, when their car became bogged after they followed Google Maps directions.
Accusations fly in Air NZ and Auckland Airport spat
Air New Zealand says it wants greater say in Auckland Airport plans, but the airport accuses it of seeking control.
Auckland Airport hits back at Air New Zealand
Air NZ had called for a review of the airport's redevelopment costs, saying its regulated charges would make flying unaffordable for some.
Heading Off: EV road trips tips and tricks
This week on Heading Off we're looking at doing road trips around Aotearoa in EVs, what to be aware of, tips to make the battery life last longer and what you should do in advance. Audio
