Passengers on Chch flight describe encounter with 'substantial flock of birds'
Passengers reported seeing blood on the plane and feeling dizzy from going around in circles after a Fiji Airways flight encountered a bird strike above Canterbury.
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Call to review airport regulation rejected
Call to review airport regulation rejected
Major NZ airports, including Christchurch, are breathing a collective sigh of relief after the Commerce Commission rejected a call to review regulation that requires them to act in the best interests of consumers.
Kissing couple land in court for indecent act on Air NZ flight
Kissing couple land in court for indecent act on Air NZ flight
A man and a woman who started kissing as their Air NZ flight to Nelson descended have landed themselves in court for their public display of affection.
Airline steps in to take over regional route
Airline steps in to take over Blenheim-Christchurch flights
Originair has announced it will start flying from Blenheim to Christchurch seven days a week from October 19.
Jetstar announces new Christchurch routes
Jetstar announces new Christchurch routes
Jetstar is increasing the number of flights linking Auckland to Christchurch and Dunedin, as well as three trans-Tasman routes.
Flight from Chch to Fiji diverted after technical issue
Flight from Chch to Fiji diverted after technical issue
A Fiji Airways flight from Christchurch had to be diverted to Auckland after a technical issue on Tuesday afternoon.
Playing hide-and-seek with tourists at Mt Cook
Playing hide-and-seek with tourists at Mt Cook
Christchurch writer Paul Gorman plays hide-and-seek with tourists at Mt Cook while rediscovering a long-forgotten hobby.
Loss of flights will impact hospital patients
Loss of flights will impact Christchurch Hospital patients
The loss of two popular Sounds Air flights is a blow to tourism and people needing treatment at Christchurch Hospital.
Fog causes flight disruptions in Chch
Fog causes flight disruptions in Chch
Fog caused several flights to be cancelled or delayed at Christchurch Airport on Tuesday morning.
International flights return to Dunedin
International flights return to Dunedin
Dunedin has welcomed its first international flight since 2020.
Air NZ ramps up capacity to Australia and Pacific
Air NZ ramps up capacity to Australia and Pacific
Air New Zealand will add 9500 more seats to its Christchurch to Melbourne route this summer.
Public transport tag ticketing system 'not on track' - minister
Public transport tag ticketing system 'not on track' - minister
"No options are off the table" to get the National Ticketing Solution back on track, the Transport Minister says.
Potential insurance costs cast shadow over new parent visa
Potential insurance costs cast shadow over new parent visa
A Christchurch resident has questioned whether the insurance conditions could make it harder for her parents to take advantage of the new visa.
Air NZ trialling Starlink internet on domestic flights
Air NZ trialling Starlink internet on domestic flights
Air New Zealand has started trialling wireless internet on a domestic plane using Starlink satellites.
New public transport ticketing system delayed again
New public transport ticketing system delayed again
Fresh delays have hit the roll-out of the national public transport ticketing system
Fog disrupts flights
Fog disrupts flights
Several flights into and out of Christchurch Airport were either cancelled or delayed this morning.
JetStar launches 'Sweet-16 Sale'
JetStar launches 'Sweet-16 Sale'
JetStar is offering one-way fares from as low as $55 out of Christchurch to mark its 16th year in the New Zealand market.
60 new bus shelters being built
60 new bus shelters being built in Chch
Waiting for the bus in east Christchruch is set to become a bit easier this winter.
New direct flights from Christchurch-Adelaide
New direct flights from Christchurch-Adelaide
For the first time ever, Air New Zealand will operate direct flights from Christchurch to Adelaide twice a week this summer.
Chch to get more Singapore flights
Chch to get more Singapore flights
Singapore Airlines will add 46 more return flights to its Christchurch route from late November.