The airline currently serves more than eight million cups of coffee each year.
There were 71 people on-board.
Fire and Emergency is "stretched thin" due to the dangerous conditions.
Powerful gusts are tearing through the capital, forcing the cancellation of flights.
Critics on Twitter have not been as enthusiastic.
"I'm still not Maori. What's the English translation of that?"
It's the sixth time the airline has won the award.
She says allegations against her are "a string of lies".
Some travellers 'may not be covered at all'.
But the national carrier shouldn't be blamed, Brent Thomas says.
Air New Zealand has cancelled some of its flights over the holiday period due to maintenance required on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner engines.
It's part of a multi-million dollar investment into the airline's exclusive lounges.
The airline will be pulling out of the route in late 2020.
More than 3300 lightning strikes were recorded in a two hour period.
Some U2 fans missed out.
Greg Gilpin says it was an incredible effort under the circumstances.
The 'Party Gras' flights feature drag queen shows and themed cocktails.
Watch your back and trust nobody, writes Duncan Garner.
It was following the discovery of some white powder.
The viewing has prompted Kiwis to question if the unwelcome reminder is "too soon".
