Major hotel operator returns to Christchurch
Millennium and Copthorne Hotels is returning to Christchurch for the first time since the earthquakes after agreeing to buy a multi-million dollar 67-room facility.
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Flight diverted due to 'disruptive' passenger
Air NZ flight met by police after being diverted due to 'disruptive' passenger
An Air New Zealand flight had to be diverted this morning because of a "disruptive" passenger.
Jet soars over tourist town for 30 years
Jet soars into South Island tourist town for 30 years
Air New Zealand is celebrating the anniversary of its "game-changer" Auckland-Queenstown jet service which started on October 17, 1994.
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
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
$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
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
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
'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
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
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 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
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.