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Calling Home: Nick Ashley in Singapore
Christchurch native Nick Ashley joins us from Singapore for our 'Calling Home' segment this week. He explains why the Asian 'Garden City' ticks so many boxes. Audio
World's longest non-stop flight
Singapore Airlines is launching the world's longest non-stop flight route this weekend. It's a daily service with no economy class seats between Changi Airport and New York's Newark Liberty Airport… Audio
Singapore Airlines flight aborted at Auckland Airport after wheel issue
Passengers on a Singapore Airlines flight waited eight hours for the plane to depart, after the pilot aborted the first take-off because of a wheel issue.
Wellington Council defends airline payment
Wellington City Council has defended a secret payment made to Singapore Airlines from ratepayer funds, after allegations of corporate welfare. Audio
Wellington City Council boss defends Singapore Airlines deal
Wellington City Council boss Kevin Lavery is refusing to disclose how much was paid for a deal subsidising Singapore Airlines' flights to the capital. That deal was approved by a secretive four person… Audio
Singapore Airlines says Wellington bookings strong
Singapore Airlines has had "encouraging" demand for its new service from Wellington to Canberra and then Singapore, which will start in late-September, it says.
Singapore Airlines says Wellington bookings strong
Singapore Airlines is reporting a strong takeup of its new service from Wellington to Canberra and then Singapore. Audio
Business briefs
Singapore Airlines is increasing its flights into Christchurch next summer. Audio
Are Wellingtonians keen to travel to Canberra?
But are Wellingtonians keen to holiday in the Australian capital? We asked travellers at Wellington airport this afternoon Audio
Singapore Airlines launches 'bureaucrat express' flight
A new Capital Express linking Canberra and Wellington on Singapore Airlines is being welcomed by beaucrauts and business people. Audio