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Air NZ changes power bank rules on flights
It comes after a number of international airlines banned the use of portable power banks during flights due to safety risks.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 5 December 2025
Between the FIFA World Cup Draw, a spicy A-league derby, and the final battle for the Formula 1 drivers championship - it's a huge weekend of sport; The E tu union has notified Air New Zealand of a… Audio
Passengers on 'world’s longest direct flight’ grateful for Auckland breather
A new China Eastern Airlines route linking Shanghai and Buenos Aires touched down in New Zealand for two hours on Thursday.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 5 December 2025
Holidaymakers travelling with Air New Zealand in the lead-up to Christmas could find themselves caught out by cabin-crew strikes, despite Monday's planned industrial action being called off; An… Audio
New flight connecting Asia with South America via NZ
A new plane route connecting Asia with South America via New Zealand, has officially taken flight. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Air NZ cabin crew may strike in week before Christmas
Holidaymakers travelling with Air New Zealand in the lead-up to Christmas could find themselves caught out by cabin-crew strikes, despite Monday's planned industrial action being called off. E tu… Audio
Defective switch caused Air NZ emergency landing in Auckland - report
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is unsure how many other planes are likely to be affected by the problem.
'24-7 every day of the year' - Who runs Auckland's traffic?
Explainer - It looks like Mission Control, but it's actually where traffic for Auckland and much of the North Island is managed. Video, Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 3 December 2025
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; The Government says it's working with social media, tech, and telco companies to tackle scams… Audio
Why flying is still the safest way to travel
Aviation under pressure: Airbus A320 glitch adds to a year of crashes, questions, and shaken confidence
A year of aviation turbulence
Aviation under pressure: Airbus A320 glitch adds to a year of crashes, questions, and shaken confidence Audio
'It's going to be hectic': Businesses prepare for IKEA stampede
The opending day this week will "create more traffic jams", a local cafe manager says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 1 December 2025
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; Doctors will be able to apply for loans of up to half a million dollars to buy into or start a practice under a proposed policy from Labour… Audio
'Very good aircraft': Expert on Airbus A320 grounding
Airbus A320s have been flying since the 1980s and an aviation expert says this is "probably the first event where they've had to ground half the fleet and do a software upgrade". Audio
Jetstar A320 jets' software update complete, resume flying
However, some of Air New Zealand's fleet remains grounded with further cancellations possible.
Calling Home: Leila Barber from Rome
Four-and-a-half years ago at the age of 19, Leila Barber bought a one-way ticket to Italy. Audio
'Chaos': Passengers stranded for hours as Airbus recall paralyses NZ travel
Travellers report six-hour waits, mass cancellations and confusion, as the global A320 software recall derails flights.
Airbus issues major A320 recall after flight-control incident
Sources say some jets may need hardware changes, during one of the busiest travel weeks internationally.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 28 November 2025
Disgusted, disappointed and furious - those are words of Simone Bennett reacting to the government's announcement that the long-awaited National Erebus Memorial will be built in Christchurch; Tourism… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 November 2025
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; An aviation commentator says Air New Zealand staff going on strike could have a severe impact throughout Oceania; About 70% of the 50,000 plus… Audio
