Air New Zealand Newsroom
Welcome to our Newsroom, your go-to source for the latest business updates, press releases, and key announcements. This page is updated regularly so you can stay in the loop with news from Air New Zealand.
Latest news
Air New Zealand recognised for taking Kiwi excellence sky-high
As 2025 draws to a close, Air New Zealand is ending the year on a high, named the safest airline in the world, the best in the South Pacific, and one of the world's leading carriers.
Introducing Koru: A new era of loyalty at Air New Zealand is revealed
Air New Zealand is lifting the curtain on a major refresh of its loyalty programme. From April 2026, the Airpoints programme transitions to Koru – a new name and a new era of recognition.
Air New Zealand announces new non-stop route between Queenstown and Brisbane
Air New Zealand is set to make it even easier for Kiwis to swap snow for sand and enjoy some Queensland sunshine, today announcing a new non-stop seasonal service between Queenstown and Brisbane.
Air New Zealand and BETA Technologies launch first electric aircraft programme
Air New Zealand and BETA Technologies have today officially launched the airline's Next Generation Aircraft technical demonstrator programme, marking a major milestone for electric aircraft innovation in New Zealand.