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Air NZ’s first electric aircraft takes off from Tauranga ahead of inter-island summer trips

New battery-powered aircraft has a range of nearly 400km. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | October 17th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

HelloFresh sentenced, cold calls played to court, meal-kit company denies setting ‘subscription traps’

Meal-kit delivery company said wayward call centre workers partly to blame for scandal. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | October 16th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Airports group says NZ had world’s highest domestic airfare increase since 2019

Airline leader says comparisons with other countries are dubious. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | October 15th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Air New Zealand and Air Chathams team up with new interlining deal to offer single ticketing service

A one-stop shop is opening for some flyers wanting to get around regional New Zealand. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | October 14th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Serial fraudster Aaron Coupe appeals against his sentence, citing mental health problems and ‘crushing’ punishment

Con artist now says he has multiple serious mental health issues. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | October 13th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Pilot shares traumatic story as aviation seeks to improve mental health; Sunair still grounded

Steps taken after summit hears from pilot whose friend crashed. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | October 10th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Sharesies launches new debit Mastercard where spending can earn customers 1% back to invest

Kiwi platform says for every $100 spent, $1 will be invested. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | October 8th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Security guard fled the country after money laundering accusation

Security guard did a runner instead of showing up in court. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | October 7th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Permanent Aviation Council members announced: High tech and regional airlines get represented

Group will have to address some critical aviation skills shortages, among other tasks. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | October 7th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Air New Zealand complains of soaring costs as Commerce Commission rejects calls for inquiry into airports

Airports, minister react after Air NZ argued consumers would benefit from more scrutiny. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | October 6th, 2025|Business|0 Comments