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Nikhil Ravishankar targets premium visitors as Air New Zealand delays two Dreamliners

Air New Zealand chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar has set out a strategy reset that aims to pull the airline back toward profitability by targeting premium inbound visitors, sharpening domestic business travel and rebuilding operational reliability, as fresh Boeing manufacturing delays push back two new 787 Dreamliners.

Kiwi News Desk · 6 min read

Satellite view showing ANZ582 stuck near a taxiway at Christchurch Airport.

Travel

Air New Zealand flight NZ582 grounded after wheels roll into grass at Christchurch Airport

An early morning Christchurch–Auckland service was halted on Sunday after the A320's main wheels rolled off the paved surface during pushback.

Monday, 22 June 2026

Mountain lake with a small lakeside town

Travel

Tourism beyond the main centres

Smaller towns carry a big share of New Zealand's visitor economy. How that shapes their year is its own story.

Tuesday, 9 June 2026

Camper van parked beside a scenic lookout

Travel

Practical travel coverage, not just postcards

Travel writing is most useful when it helps you plan the trip, not just imagine it.

Tuesday, 9 June 2026

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