Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand flight NZ952 returned to Auckland after a mid-air engineering issue, with passengers safely rebooked.

Air New Zealand (NZ) is reviewing its Auckland (AKL) to New York (JFK) route as financial losses, rising fuel costs, and competition reshape its network strategy.

Air New Zealand will cancel 1,100 flights through early May, cutting some Dunedin services as rising jet fuel prices pressure airlines.

Air New Zealand dividend payments since 2023 face scrutiny after airline suspends payouts amid current financial pressure.

Air New Zealand (NZ) posted a $40 million interim loss, triggering political debate over the government’s majority stake in the airline.

Air New Zealand (NZ) has completed trial flights of the Beta Technologies Alia CX300 electric aircraft as it evaluates the future of zero-emission aviation.

In 2026, Airline Ratings once again analysed full-service carriers across the globe, examining fleet age, pilot training, incident records, international audit compliance, and overall safety management systems.

Air New Zealand (NZ) is reinforcing its boarding checks after a passenger travelled from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Nadi International Airport (NAN) without her passport and was returned to New Zealand on the same aircraft.

Air New Zealand cancelled 46 flights after cabin crew began strike action over pay concerns, disrupting travel for nearly 9,500 passengers while negotiations continue.

Air New Zealand (NZ) has warned passengers to prepare for widespread disruption as unionised international cabin crew move toward strike action later this week.