Air New Zealand ATR 72-600 (ZK-MZA) sits on the tarmac, prepared for regional service across NZ.

The distinctive koru tailfin of Air New Zealand in the modern black fern livery.

Air New Zealand Airbus A320 (ZK-OJQ) in the striking black fern livery taxiing at Christchurch Airport.

Air New Zealand Airbus A320-232 in black fern standard livery taxiing at a New Zealand airport.

HIGHLY delayed air New Zealand flight. Delayed over 17 hours…

Air New Zealand ATR 72-600 regional turboprops parked under dramatic evening skies, exemplifying New Zealand's strong regional air network. The front one is ZK-MVN, and the back one is ZK-MVK

Air New Zealand Airbus A320 in iconic black koru livery lifts off for another domestic or trans-Tasman journey.

Air New Zealand De Haviiland turboprop in the modern black 'silver fern' livery taxiing at Christchurch Airport.

Air New Zealand ATR 72-600 in the striking 'All Blacks' livery taxiing at Christchurch Airport.

Air New Zealand A321-271NX on the runway after a landing from Auckland. It’s painted in the Star Alliance and All Blacks livery.

Air New Zealand ATR 72-600 in 'All Blacks' livery at Christchurch Airport taxiing past the terminal.

Air New Zealand ATR 72-600 climbing against the clouds — a workhorse of regional connectivity.

Air New Zealand Airbus A320-232 on final approach beneath dramatic clouds.

ATR 72 climbing out after takeoff beneath dramatic cloud cover.

A distant view of a commercial twin-engine jet on final approach against a moody, overcast sky.

Air New Zealand Airbus A320neo performing a landing at Christchurch Airport amid dramatic clouds.

An Air New Zealand Airbus A320 lifts off during takeoff, showcasing the airline's distinctive white-and-black livery. (Its ai dw)

Air New Zealand ATR 72 regional turboprop on a rainy day, preparing for short-haul service

One of Air New Zealand’s ATR 72-600 (ZK-MVG) on approach, sporting the distinctive fern koru livery.

Air New Zealand Airbus A320. seen at the gate at NZCH