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    High hopes for an environmentally friendly alternative for flying

    High hopes for an environmentally friendly alternative for flying


    Wellington Airport
    Wellington Airport
    A fully electric plane made its maiden Cook Strait crossing this morning from Blenheim to to Wellington.

    The Electric Air flight coincides with the beginning of the Glasgow Cop 26 climate change conference.

    Founder and pilot Gary Freedman says this showcases the possibilities of electric aircraft.

    Freedman says the planes are a quiet, smooth, guilt-free experience.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     International:
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     International:
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     Entertainment:
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     Netball:
    A fourth quarter collapse has sent the Silver Ferns spiralling to a 69-52 loss to Australia in their opening Constellation Cup test in Melbourne 8:26

     Living & Travel:
    Otago have stormed into the NPC final after an emphatic 41-17 win over Bay of Plenty in their semi-final in Dunedin 8:26

     Entertainment:
    Britney Spears has hit out at her ex-husband Kevin Federline's "constant gaslighting" 8:17

     Rugby:
    Otago's pursuit of a first NPC rugby title since 1998 remains intact, after dispatching Bay of Plenty 41-17 in their semifinal in Dunedin 8:06

     Basketball:
    Work to do for the Breakers from the three-point line despite picking up their second NBL basketball win of the season 7:56

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