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Airways New Zealand warns MPs on global poaching of air traffic controllers

An aviation group says traffic controller, pilot and engineer shortages are all a problem. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | February 23rd, 2026|Business|0 Comments

Tech Vault-HouseSmile cold caller scam: 70yo victim explains how she was conned

Pensioner says smooth-talking cold caller promised her a lounge suite before Christmas. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | February 19th, 2026|Business|0 Comments

Tech Vault ‘Ponzi’ scheme busted, liquidator says elderly woman with dementia among cold-calling victims

A liquidator is trying to stop direct debits after cold callers targeted customers. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | February 17th, 2026|Business|0 Comments

Businessman Aziz Chtouk pleads guilty to six worker exploitation charges; temporary visa holders not paid minimum wage

Exploitation of temporary visa workers leads to six guilty pleas. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | February 16th, 2026|Business|0 Comments

Flight check: Wellington to Brisbane in economy on the new Qantas A220

Could these be the best cheap seats for couples not wanting a third wheel? Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | February 5th, 2026|Business|0 Comments

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|Business|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|Business|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|Business|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|Business|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|Business|0 Comments