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Air New Zealand battles with politicians in Samoa

Air New Zealand has gone on the defensive after claims in Samoa's Parliament and media that it's hiking prices.

Mackenzie Smith
Wed, 11 Jul 2018

A political spat in Samoa has forced Air New Zealand to deny allegations that it is working with Virgin Australia to hike prices and drive out competitors in the Polynesian nation.

In January, Samoan MP La’auliolemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt attacked the company in Samoa's Parliament, claiming it

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Mackenzie Smith
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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