Jetstar sale features $30 Chch fares
Jetstar sale features $30 airfares out of Christchurch
Jetstar has put 25,000 discounted flights on sale, including $30 domestic and $135 international airfares out of Christchurch.
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More Air NZ fare hikes on the way
More Air NZ fare hikes on the way
Air New Zealand has increased fares on some of its domestic routes - and more hikes are planned for other routes.
Cheaper buses helped 'transport poverty'
Cheaper buses helped 'transport poverty' in Chch
Cheaper public transport in Christchurch meant more people on lower incomes could afford everyday essentials, including food, a new study shows.
Flight from Chch turned back due to engine problem
Flight from Chch turned back due to engine problem
An engine problem forced an Air New Zealand flight to Brisbane to return to Christchurch on Friday morning.
KiwiRail begins talks to can new mega ferries
KiwiRail begins talks to can new mega ferries
KiwiRail has officially started discussions to terminate a contract to build two new mega ferries for the Cook Strait.
Birds disrupt second Air NZ flight out of Timaru
Birds disrupt second Air NZ flight out of Timaru
Another Air NZ flight from Timaru failed to take off this morning due to birds on the runway.
New Zealander 'kicked off plane for not wearing bra'
New Zealander 'kicked off plane for not wearing bra'
A Kiwi passenger was horrified to be deplaned from a flight after being told her decision not to wear a bra was against the carrier’s dress code.
Farting passenger removed from flight
'Fartman': Passenger removed from flight for excessive gas
An American Airlines aircraft reportedly turned around and removed a passenger due to their excessive gas and rude behaviour.
Qantas launches sale fares
Qantas launches sale fares
Qantas has launched sale fares to a range of global destinations from Christchurch as new figures show the heat is coming off airfare increases.
Direct Hong Kong flights return to Chch
Direct Hong Kong flights return to Chch
Christchurch Airport is celebrating the return of another international airline, with direct flights from Hong Kong resuming tomorrow.
Finance minister warns of Interislander ferry cost blowout
Finance minister warns of Interislander ferry cost blowout
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she has already met twice with KiwiRail bosses over a "major cost blowout" in the project to replace the Interislander ferries.
Bringing back the backpackers
Bringing the backpackers back to Canterbury
Budget hospitality chain Haka House has opened the first of its 13 refurbed hostels in Tekapo, Christchurch and Aoraki Mt Cook.
Arthur’s Pass set to close on Tuesday
Arthur’s Pass set to close from Tuesday
Arthur’s Pass is set to close from Tuesday for up to two weeks from 10am to 6pm on weekdays for resurfacing work.
Low hanging cloud, fog disrupts flights
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.
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?