Passengers traveling on an Air New Zealand (NZ) flight from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Auckland Airport (AKL) have been told they will not receive their checked baggage until at least the following day after their aircraft became stuck beside a taxiway before departure.
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Air New Zealand (NZ) Chief Executive Officer Nikhil Ravishankar said the carrier is assessing the feasibility of nonstop services to major Indian cities.
A fire at Wellington Airport (WLG) in New Zealand caused significant flight disruptions on Friday evening, forcing the evacuation of parts of the terminal and affecting at least 14 flights.
Air New Zealand (NZ) has resumed its seasonal nonstop service between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), returning three weeks earlier than last year while significantly boosting capacity for the 2026 winter travel season.
Air New Zealand (NZ) and Singapore Airlines (SQ) will significantly expand their joint network between Singapore (SIN) and New Zealand during the Northern Winter 2026 season, adding more flights, larger aircraft, and new direct connections into Christchurch.
Air New Zealand (NZ) has defended its decision to launch three new international routes from Christchurch Airport (CHC) despite cutting flights across parts of its domestic and regional network.
Air New Zealand (NZ) has announced a major international expansion from Christchurch Airport (CHC), adding new non-stop services to Singapore (SIN), Tokyo Narita (NRT), and Perth (PER).
Air New Zealand (NZ) is preparing to launch Skynest, a new economy cabin product designed to give long-haul passengers access to a lie-flat sleeping space.
Air New Zealand (NZ) has announced another round of regional flight reductions as persistently high jet fuel costs continue to pressure airline operations.
In 2026, the airline is led by CEO Nikhil Ravishankar, whose compensation reflects both company performance and regional executive pay standards.