AIR New Zealand Ltd, the nation's biggest airline, and Air China Ltd (stock code: 601111) agreed to share flights on routes linking the two countries to improve tourism. From July 1, Air China passengers may travel on Air New Zealand flights between Shanghai and Auckland, and on some services between New Zealand and Australia, Auckland-based Air New Zealand said.

Air New Zealand passengers will be able to travel on Air China services between China and Australia, Bloomberg News reported.