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30/07/2025

Nikhil Ravishankar has been announced as Air New Zealand's next chief executive officer.

In March, the company announced Greg Foran would step down after five years in the top job. He is due to leave the airline in October.

Today Air New Zealand announced the appointment of Nikhil Ravishankar, the airline's current chief digital officer, as Foran's successor.

"In the nearly five years that Nikhil has been at Air New Zealand he has gained a deep understanding of the aviation sector, and the airline. He has also led major advances in the airline's technology backbone, loyalty programme and customer proposition," the airline said in a statement.

Nikhil Ravishankar said he was "both thrilled and humbled to be given this opportunity to lead Air New Zealand".

30/07/2025

It would take 12 hours for tsunami waves to reach NZ, civil defence says.

25/06/2025

Japan Airlines (JAL) is indeed offering free domestic flights to international tourists who book round-trip international flights with them, aiming to encourage exploration beyond major cities. This initiative is available to residents of select countries, including the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Mexico, China, Taiwan, and India, with potential for expansion.

08/06/2025

However, applicants will have to fulfil a list of criteria.

01/05/2025

The arrival of the New Zealand U85KG Rugby Team. Tour of Sri Lanka, 1st Match on Sun 04th May at Nittawela Grounds, K/O 4.00 pm and 2nd Match on Sat 10th May at Race Course Grounds, K/O 6.30 pm under floodlights

01/05/2025

Extra snow pics for Lake Tekapo on Thursday snow

01/05/2025

⚠️A Local State of Emergency has been declared for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula 🔴

Mayor Phil Mauger made the declaration at 4pm due to the impact of the wet weather such as flooding, slips, landslide and falling trees, particularly on Banks Peninsula.

💦 Akaora is now approaching 300mm for this event! How incredible

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! Wishing you and your loved ones a year filled with happiness,
good health, and Cheers to 2025!

06/11/2024

06/11/2024

Mitre10 Sparks is back! 🎆🎆 The free outdoor concert is returning to North Hagley Park on Saturday 8 February, showcasing the talents of Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and a host of musical guests.

The evening will be capped off with a massive fireworks display. More details on Newsline: https://www.newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/have-a-blast-at-mitre10-sparks

06/11/2024

As millions of Americans head to the polls on November 5, the nation waits anxiously for the results. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump are locked in a heated battle, with recent polls indicating a very close race.

04/11/2024

New Zealand's spin coach, the legendary Rangana Herath, stands proudly with his spin attack after their historic Test series victory in India. 🏆 A master leading masters.