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
Major international expansion set to boost Christchurch and South Island growth
Air New Zealand has announced three new non-stop international routes from Christchurch to Singapore, Tokyo (Narita) and Perth as part of an agreement with Christchurch Airport to grow international connectivity into the South Island.
Josh Emett joins Air New Zealand as Culinary Ambassador
Air New Zealand has announced celebrated New Zealand chef Josh Emett, one of the country's most recognised chefs and restaurateurs, as its new Culinary Ambassador. Emett is the only New Zealand chef to have collected Michelin stars across three different restaurants in London, New York, and Los Angeles in his time with Gordon Ramsay.
Air New Zealand's refreshed loyalty programme Koru officially takes off
Air New Zealand is launching a refreshed loyalty programme today called Koru, marking a significant shift in how the airline recognises its customers and the role travel plays in their lives.
The future of long haul travel: Air New Zealand's Economy Skynest™ on sale from May 2026
Air New Zealand's world-first Economy Skynest™ will be available to book on flights from 18 May 2026. Skynest will operate onboard the airline's new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, which are set to take to the skies from November.