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Flight turned back after 'severe turbulence'

'Whole bunch of vomit bags': Flight turned back after severe turbulence

People were reportedly vomiting on an Air New Zealand flight that encountered severe turbulence while trying to land in Dunedin today.

Should pets be allowed on public buses?

Poll: Should pets be allowed on public buses?

Pets could soon be allowed on public buses if a proposal from Environment Canterbury goes ahead.

Changes to South Island direct flights

An Air New Zealand plane on the tarmac at Christchurch Airport. Photo: File image

Changes to South Island direct flights

Air New Zealand said it will increase the frequency of flights to and from Christchurch when it cancels its direct Invercargill to Wellington service.

$2.5m rebuild for popular holiday park

The temporary buildings at Spencer Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park will be replaced by new facilities....

$2.5m rebuild for popular holiday park

The facilities at a popular holiday park near Christchurch will be rebuilt after its toilet and kitchen were destroyed in a fire.

From Dunedin to the Gold Coast

Jetstar Airbus A320 comes in to land at Dunedin Airport. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Dunedin to the Gold Coast: Jetstar flights to Aussie return to the south

Flights to and from the Gold Coast will take off from Dunedin Airport next winter.

Big hike in international visitor fee

International tourists will now have to pay $100 to enter NZ

The government is almost tripling the fee charged to most international tourists from $35 to $100 from the start of October.

Routes to avoid if you’re a commuter in a hurry

Moorhouse Ave is the busiest road with an average of 52,646 vehicles driving on the road a...

Busiest roads in Chch revealed: Routes to avoid if you’re a commuter in a hurry

Traffic monitoring data over the past three years has revealed the busiest intersections and major roads in Christchurch.

'Low cloud' disrupts flights

'Low cloud' disrupts flights across North Island and Christchurch

A passenger on a flight from Hamilton said the pilot announced fog had set in earlier than expected in Christchurch and the plane would have to be diverted back.

New shops, eateries for airport

New shops, eateries part of major Christchurch Airport upgrade

Christchurch Airport has unveiled a plan to upgrade its terminal ahead of an influx of international visitors this summer.

'Absolutely horrifying’ flight ordeal

A sequence of shots showing flames coming from the engine of flight VA148 after it was damaged...

'Absolutely horrifying’ flight ordeal

The Queenstown Airport CEO has speculated a mallard duck being "ingested" into a plane's engine was to blame for last night's "horrifying" flight out of the resort.

Two injured as Air New Zealand flight hits turbulence

A review at Air New Zealand comes at a time when the airline faces big changes at the very top....

Two injured as Air New Zealand flight hits turbulence

A passenger and crew member were injured during turbulence on a flight from Wellington to Queenstown yesterday afternoon.

Bird strike grounds Air New Zealand flight

Air New Zealand flight to Chch cancelled after 'suspected bird strike'

An Air New Zealand flight from Queenstown to Christchurch failed to take off twice on Sunday after a suspected bird strike and an "unrelated warning light".

Roads of Regional Significance projects revealed

Roads of Regional Significance projects revealed

The Government's roads of regional significance plan to speed up the building of new state highways includes three projects in Canterbury.

Luxury hotel's creditors owed millions

Millions of dollars are owed to creditors on the boutique Carlin Hotel, which is in receivership....

Creditors of 'beyond five-star' luxury hotel owed millions

A BDO Christchurch receivers’ report on the companies behind a luxury hotel described as "beyond five-star" shows creditors are owed more than $30 million.

Chinese airline expanding its Chch service

Chinese airline expanding its Chch service

China Southern Airlines will increase its number of flights into Christchurch next summer.

Air NZ checks pilot seats after flight deck mishap

Air New Zealand has checked pilot seats on its Boeing 787 Dreamliners after a flight deck mishap may have caused a Latam aircraft to plunge without warning a week ago.

Plane's wing heavily taped days before plunge

The starboard wing of Latam Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner CC-BGG pictured covered in tape just days...

Evidence of heavily taped wing before Auckland-bound flight's terrifying plunge

New images have emerged of the Latam plane, which plunged without warning on an Auckland-bound flight, showing its wing heavily covered in tape just days before the terrifying incident.