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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.

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.

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

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 is moving to cancel a contract to build the two new mega ferries. Image / KiwiRail

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

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'

Passenger Lisa Archbold claims she was removed from the flight over her choice of clothes.

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 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

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.