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Inside Inter-Weave: Auckland wool weaver supplying Air New Zealand cabins

Inter-Weave runs NZ's only factory of its type and has landed a huge New York order. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | January 1st, 2026|Business|0 Comments

Aircraft near-collision ‘too close’, investigators call for urgent overhaul

A safety authority urges major changes after two planes were put on a collision course. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | December 11th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Airways outage: Air traffic control display screen went blank in ‘complete workstation failure’

Incoming message from a pilot and a 20-year-old bug are cited as causes of the outage. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | December 11th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

China Eastern Airlines launches Shanghai-Auckland-Buenos Aires service today

Plane on first leg of maiden 20,000km service meets with fanfare at Auckland Airport. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | December 4th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Air New Zealand strike notices changed, union says short-haul action may happen a week before Christmas

Short-haul cabin crew are to strike on December 18 unless a 'fair settlement' is reached. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | December 4th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Airbus A320: NZ investigators identify defect after engine shut down in flight

'Uncommanded engine shutdown': Defective fire switches need fixing, investigators say. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | December 3rd, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Air New Zealand strike mostly off but some crew still plan to take industrial action

Crew on smallest and biggest aircraft no longer striking, those in the middle undecided. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | December 3rd, 2025|Business|0 Comments

South Australia surprises: Adelaide riverside tours and a coastal safari in wild Eyre Peninsula

Up close with koalas, massive dunes and a snake in the mighty Eyre Peninsula. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | December 1st, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Salmon exports up from Auckland Airport, China hungrier for NZ fish

Fishy business: US still the major premium market but salmon demand soars in China. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | November 30th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Rod Duke says Briscoe Manukau distribution centre strike a ‘total surprise’

Workers should be paid time and a half for going beyond 40 hours a week, says union. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | November 28th, 2025|Business|0 Comments