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Qantas starts Wellington-Brisbane flights on new Airbus A220

The new aircraft is expected to be less noisy and fuel-hungry than predecessors. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | February 2nd, 2026|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Gold rush: As price soars well past US$5000, is a bubble about to burst?

Fomo, ambitious crypto barons, US President all get some credit or blame for gold boom. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 30th, 2026|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Auckland Airport turns 60: From farmland to jumbo jets and mega-projects

Airport chief says the way Kiwis get around on land is not sustainable. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 28th, 2026|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Christchurch-Vanuatu flights to start for first time this winter on Solomon Airlines

Island airline also announces Auckland expansion and multiple new Pacific routes. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 19th, 2026|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Aircraft pilot shortage: High costs pushing some to drop out during training, industry says

Airline group says few can find $50,000 to meet lingering loan-fee shortfall. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 15th, 2026|Uncategorized|0 Comments

New Civil Aviation Authority boss on prosecuting change and building a fairer system

The former prosecutor takes on one of the biggest jobs in aviation. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 15th, 2026|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Former financial adviser David McEwen sends message from Lithuania, tells court he has no money

'What’s he actually doing at the moment?' Judge asks as letter from Lithuania presented. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 14th, 2026|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Air NZ says it is getting more punctual as world’s most reliable airlines awarded

Flag carrier says it's on right path to break into global top five for on-time arrivals. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 11th, 2026|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Future of flying: Ultra-long haul routes, robots and cleaner jets by 2050

You might be flying Auckland to London direct on a hybrid stealth-style airliner. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 10th, 2026|Uncategorized|0 Comments

American Airlines brings new Dreamliner for summer Auckland-Texas route

Auckland one of just four cities with expanded luxury offering on flights to major hub. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 7th, 2026|Uncategorized|0 Comments