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NationalJune 6

$7.5m fine for Air NZ urged

The Commerce Commission has recommended a $7.5 million fine for Air New Zealand in its price-fixing case before the High Court.

BusinessMarch 1

Forex hedging gain boosts Air NZ

A major turnaround in the hedging of the New Zealand dollar helped Air New Zealand lift its operating profit by 28% in the six months ending December.

QueenstownDecember 6

Poor chance service will continue

There appears to be only a very slender chance another company will step in immediately to maintain a daily air service between Wanaka and Christchurch once Air New Zealand's Eagle Air pulls out at the end of January.

QueenstownNovember 15

Three jobs lost at airport

Three part-time jobs at Wanaka Airport will be lost when Eagle Air suspends its daily Wanaka-Christchurch flights from January.

QueenstownNovember 14

Air service suspension disappoints

Wanaka Tourism and business leaders last night expressed disappointment over Air New Zealand subsidiary Eagle Air's decision to suspend its Wanaka-Christchurch service from January.

DunedinMarch 28

Air NZ slams price hike

Air New Zealand has slammed a 78% rise in Dunedin International Airport user charges as profiteering at the expense of passengers.

BusinessDecember 13

Review prudent move by Air NZ, Forsyth Barr research head says

Air New Zealand was being prudent in reviewing its operations in a volatile market place, Forsyth Barr head of research Rob Mercer said yesterday.

DunedinNovember 29

Air NZ reduces domestic air fares

Air New Zealand has cut its domestic fares and introduced nationwide standby flights in an effort to get more Kiwis flying.

BusinessJuly 31

Better times forecast for Air NZ

Earthquakes, rising fuel costs and declining demand for international flights are all expected to contribute to an estimated 17%-36% decline in after-tax profit for the national carrier, Air New Zealand.

NationalJune 17

Airlines resume flights

Air New Zealand resumed flights to Queenstown yesterday, with one from Auckland arriving at midday.

BusinessJune 15

Air NZ praised for decision to fly

Air New Zealand is flying high with customers and sharebrokers as it continues to fly its passengers while Qantas and other airlines keep their planes grounded.

QueenstownJune 14

Chile's volcanic ash halts more Queenstown flights

Qantas and Jetstar flights from Australia were still grounded yesterday as the rising Chilean volcanic ash cloud continued to disrupt the carriers' flight paths.

QueenstownJune 14

Night-time principal airport role envisioned

Air New Zealand and the Wanaka Chamber of Commerce squared off yesterday at the Wanaka Airport plan change hearing on just how big Wanaka Airport could be in 20 years' time.

QueenstownMay 9

Mum's the word

About 50 Auckland and Hamilton mums, their 80 relatives and well-wishers descended on Queenstown for a specially themed Air New Zealand flight to celebrate Mothering Sunday and New Zealand Music Month yesterday.

BusinessMarch 11

Future 'good' despite fuel-cost hike

Air New Zealand is still regarded as having good earnings potential despite rising fuel prices, Forsyth Barr broker Suzanne Kinnaird said yesterday.

BusinessFebruary 24

Air NZ after-tax profits lift

Air New Zealand has reported a strong start to the financial year on the back of growing passenger numbers, cargo volumes and yields, but brokers fear its performance could be hit by the Christchurch earthquake.

BusinessDecember 16

Australia approves airline alliance

The proposed transtasman alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue could rest on a decision expected soon from Transport Minister Stephen Joyce.

BusinessDecember 14

NZ richer with Star Alliance - Fyfe

Without the Star Alliance, New Zealand would be a "poorer nation", Air New Zealand chief executive Rob Fyfe said yesterday.

QueenstownDecember 14

Air NZ gearing up for RWC

Queenstown business operators have been urged to help Air New Zealand with the "very serious issue" of attracting visitors for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

QueenstownDecember 14

Independent report welcomed by Air NZ

Air New Zealand deputy chief executive Norm Thompson yesterday welcomed a move by the Queenstown Lakes District Council to seek independent commercial advice on the strategic alliance between Queenstown and Auckland airports.

DunedinDecember 12

Upset at late fare premium

The price of last-minute air fares out of Dunedin is upsetting some travellers, and prompting renewed calls for competition.

DunedinDecember 5

Watchdog to rule soon on airlines' plan

An Australian consumer watchdog is expected to release its decision on the proposed alliance between Air New Zealand and Pacific Blue by the end of the year.

NationalNovember 11

Air traffic controllers at centre of near miss: report

Investigators looking at a near miss between a light plane and an Air New Zealand passenger aircraft near Mercer south of Auckland last year have blamed air traffic controllers for not following procedures.

DunedinOctober 15

More Dunedin stand-by tickets in the wind

More stand-by flights will be offered out of Dunedin International Airport in the future, after the Air New Zealand scheme ended last month.

QueenstownOctober 15

Court documents show details of parties' claims

Changes made to the Queenstown Airport Corporation's statement of intent nine days before the sale of 24.99% of shares to Auckland International Airport made public last July are at the centre of claims made by two parties seeking a judicial review of the decision, High Court documents reveal.

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