Low hanging cloud, fog disrupts flights
Low hanging cloud has disrupted at least 24 flights so far in Wellington today, including several to and from Canterbury.
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Granny cops $3700 fine for sandwich
Sandwich from Christchurch Airport lands granny $3700 fine
A Canterbury grandmother has been fined $3700 for a chicken sandwich she bought at Christchurch Airport and forgot was in her backpack when she arrived in Australia.
Flight attendant reveals wildest stunts passengers pull for an upgrade
Flight attendant reveals wildest stunts passengers pull for an upgrade
A flight attendant has lifted the lid on the crazy lengths people will go to in order to get upgraded to first or business class.
Taking the long way north
Taking the long way north
If you think it is difficult getting from the South Island to the North Island by train, think again - it’s more than difficult.
'Dramatic' hole in side of Cook Strait ferry
'Dramatic' hole in side of Cook Strait ferry after berthing incident
A large hole has been ripped in the hull of one of the Cook Strait Interislander ferries.
Air NZ names its next uniform designer
Air NZ names its next uniform designer
She has dressed royals and PMs. Now, Kiwi fashion designer Emilia Wickstead’s sophisticated designs will be worn by Air New Zealand’s cabin crew.
Passengers’ screaming match sparks plane etiquette debate
Passengers’ screaming match sparks plane etiquette debate
A 12-second screaming match on a packed passenger plane has relaunched one of travel’s most controversial debates: When is it ever okay to recline your plane seat?
Chch buses, ferries to go cashless next year
Christchurch buses and ferries to go cashless next year
Christchurch's buses and ferries are set to go cashless from the second half of next year in a bid to reduce incidents and complaints.
Flights cancelled due to weather
Flights cancelled due to high wind, extreme turbulence
At least five flights into and out of Christchurch Airport have been cancelled or delayed so far this afternoon.
Group prepares to fight airport plan in court
Group prepares to fight Christchurch Airport plan in Environment Court
The community group opposing Christchurch Airport Ltd's plan to build a new airport at Tarras is preparing for a costly battle in the Environment Court.
Air NZ makes $412m annual profit
Air New Zealand makes $412m annual profit
Air New Zealand has made a strong full year profit, as it continues to return to business-as-usual.
Mother switches up plane seat swapping debate
Mother switches up plane seat swapping debate
“Should you, or shouldn’t you, agree to swap plane seats so families can sit together?”
Disney cruise coming to NZ
Disney cruise coming to NZ
A Disney cruise ship will sail into NZ with its crew of Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters for another new season next year.
City on track for a bumper winter
Christchurch on track for a bumper winter
Christchurch tourism chiefs are predicting bumper winter and summer seasons as the city re-establishes itself as a key travel destination.
Singapore Airlines adds more flights to Chch route
Singapore Airlines adds more flights to Christchurch route
Singapore Airlines has added three more flights a week to its Christchurch route and is set to bring its Airbus A380 back to New Zealand.
Stranded ferry passengers could get payout
Stranded Cook Strait ferry passengers have ‘strong case’ for payout, Consumer NZ says
Thousands of passengers who have lost money after having their Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled could chase the ferry companies for reimbursement, Consumer NZ says.
Taking the path less travelled
Taking the path less travelled
Rudy Adrian discovers little-known Lake Matiri on the West Coast.
Fiji Spring Break getaway turns into nightmare
Fiji Spring Break getaway turns into nightmare
When Christchurch beautician Carissa Mulvaney booked an island getaway with Fiji Spring Break, she couldn’t wait for the adventure of a lifetime with her partner and friend. But the week would prove unforgettable for them - and dozens of others - for all the wrong reasons.
Life's a bus
Life's a bus: Christchurch family on the road again
After being trapped for hours on the 22nd floor of a hotel following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Andy Cleverley decided to change his life - and start a YouTube channel.
'Land of s*** cheese': Tourists reveal what baffles them about NZ
'Land of s*** cheese': Tourists reveal what baffles them about NZ
New Zealand is known as paradise for tourists to visit, but there are a number of things tourists are baffled by when they come to New Zealand, and Kiwis sometimes aren't aware of it.