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Dan Hutchinson 28/08/2026 Dan Hutchinson 28/08/2026

Making ends meet

Air New Zealand's regional boss is apologising for a high cancellation rate on the Taupō to Auckland route but also warns it is losing money.

Dan Hutchinson 26/03/2026 Dan Hutchinson 26/03/2026

A Taupō entrepreneur is hopeful an aviation breakthrough will slash fuel consumption by 30%.

Kim Manunui 30/10/2025 Kim Manunui 30/10/2025

Taupō Airport is becoming a busy destination for private aircraft, with the possibility of direct flights from Australia.

Dan Hutchinson 13/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 13/05/2025

Originair has exited out of its new Wellington to Taupō route after just three months.

Kim Manunui 18/02/2025 Kim Manunui 18/02/2025

Passengers on the first Originair flight from Wellington to Taupō arrived on Monday to a bit of fanfare, with a band and about 50 supporters.

Nicola Carter 23/01/2025 Nicola Carter 23/01/2025

A Taupō to Wellington air service has been restored thanks to Originair.

Sounds Air withdrew its service in late 2024 and Originair was now planning to commence flights three days a week, From February 17.