200 flights cancelled, 22,000 Air NZ passengers delayed
Flights were still being disrupted in Wellington on Friday morning including one that had to be diverted back to Christchurch.
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Air NZ expects $20m in credits to go unclaimed
'Some may have forgotten': Air NZ expects $20m in credits to go unclaimed
Air New Zealand is expecting to make $20 million in six months from travel credits that customers won't use.
Mayor calling for Lyttelton-Wellington ferry service
Mayor calling for Lyttelton-Wellington ferry service
A Canterbury mayor is calling for a ferry service to run from Lyttelton to Wellington to help improve the resilience of the region’s transport network.
Disruptions to bus services due to union meeting
Disruptions to bus services due to union meeting
Public bus users in Christchurch and Selwyn have been warned to expect disruptions on Friday due to a driver union meeting.
India a key market for tourism growth
Canterbury eyes India as key market for tourism growth
Canterbury's tourism industry is setting its sights on India as it seeks to boost visitor numbers.
Residents canvassed over bus route extension
Residents canvassed over bus route extension
A survey has been launched with the goal of extending bus routes in Belfast to cater for the area’s growing population.
Chch the 'best' airport in the world - study
Christchurch the 'best' airport in the world - study
A new study involving 3500 international travellers has ranked Christchurch Airport as the best in the world.
Bluebridge ferry passengers 'stranded'
Mechanical problems leave Bluebridge ferry passengers 'stranded'
Passengers booked on Bluebridge's Strait Feronia say they are "stranded" as the ferry has not been sailing due to mechanical problems.
Cheap airfares to and from Chch
Valentine’s Day sale: Cheap airfares to and from Chch
Jetstar has slashed the price of its one-way domestic and international fares to and from Christchurch for Valentine’s Day.
Elderly driver almost crashes into harbour
Elderly driver almost crashes into harbour
A man's car was left teetering on the edge of a ramp over the harbour after he moved some cones and took a wrong turn after driving off the Interislander ferry.
New scooters have three-wheel appeal
Three-wheeled e-scooters land in Chch
Ario's new three-wheel scooters have hit the streets of Christchurch, replacing the Neuron e-scooter brand.
High winds prevent plane from landing
High winds prevent plane from landing in Chch
A flight between Auckland and Christchurch had an unexpected pit-stop in Dunedin after high winds prevented it from touching down in the Garden City.
Fuel spill on airport tarmac
Fuel spill on airport tarmac
Christchurch Airport is investigating how aviation fuel was spilled on the tarmac.
The hottest in travel for 2025
The hottest in travel for 2025
Travel expert Lonely Planet has announced its best travel destinations for 2025, including its top emerging travel trends revealed here.
Flight aborted after bird strike
Flight aborted after birds strike both engines at Chch Airport
An Air NZ flight was aborted moments before take-off in Christchurch on Monday morning after both engines were struck by birds.
Cook Strait ferry passengers face more disruptions
Cook Strait ferry passengers face more disruptions
Cook Strait ferry passengers will face further disruptions on Monday after strong winds and huge swells canned sailings over the weekend.
Daytripping in your backyard
Daytripping destinations in Canterbury
There are many places in Canterbury to take the family for a day trip during the holidays - at little or no cost. Here's your guide to some of the best spots.
Engineering issue forces Air NZ plane back to Chch
Engineering issue forces Air NZ plane back to Chch
Engineering issues forced an Air New Zealand plane to turn back to Christchurch on Sunday night.
New 'flagship bar' opens at airport
New 'flagship bar' opens at Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport has opened its new flagship bar and food court just in time for Christmas.
Chch-Dunedin passenger train to return
Chch-Dunedin passenger train to return
A passenger rail train from Christchurch to Dunedin will be revived next year for four days - and perhaps longer down the line if there is substantial interest.