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Madeleine Crutchley
Multimedia Journalist for Viva and Lifestyle

Madeleine Crutchley is a Multimedia Journalist for Viva and Lifestyle for the New Zealand Herald.

Madeleine Crutchley is a writer for Viva and Premium Lifestyle, based in Auckland where she was born and raised. She covers stories relating to fashion, food, art, pop culture and travel. After studying screen production, film and critical media studies, she graduated from the University of Auckland with a B.A. (Hons) in Media and Communication. Her profiles, features and reviews were published in Metro, Pantograph Punch and Craccum, before she joined NZME in 2023.

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13 Oct 01:05 AM

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European tourist city becomes first in the world to charge day-trippers

14 Sep 12:13 AM

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31 Aug 05:00 AM

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31 Aug 01:20 AM

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NZ photographer Grant Sheehan's six tips for career-changing travel images

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03 Jul 01:13 AM

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NZ tourist hot spot ranked as one of the world's top 'hidden gems'

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Bed, breakfast and beyond! New Zealands' best B&B has been crowned

22 Jun 12:56 AM

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Tourism Minister reveals new draft plan for environmental actions

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15 Jun 09:08 PM

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02 Jun 05:00 AM

Enjoy local kai, arty strolls and rooftop bars with a weekend staycation.

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No kitchen use and no washing machine – a highly conditional holiday stay.

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Closures for the forseeable future: DoC report lays out effects of severe weather

27 May 12:19 AM

Campsites across the country took 23 per cent fewer bookings this past summer.

New study reveals NZ age group most likely to take a road trip
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New study reveals NZ age group most likely to take a road trip

26 May 03:00 AM

Some of those surveyed are so keen, they'd be open to spontaneous travel on NZ roads.

How to prepare your home before you leave for a holiday
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How to prepare your home before you leave for a holiday

26 May 12:00 AM

Your jet-lagged, grumpy future self will thank you for completing these tasks.

Captain of aircraft offers in-person apology for travel delay to passengers
Travel

Captain of aircraft offers in-person apology for travel delay to passengers

25 May 05:00 AM

A passenger posted a clip to Twitter claiming the whole cabin was treated to free drinks.

'Dr. Beach' announces a ranking of the top 10 US beaches
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'Dr. Beach' announces a ranking of the top 10 US beaches

19 May 07:00 PM

The potential divisive ranking prefers calm seas to gnarly surf.

Cruise passenger drops GoPro overboard, makes awesome discovery
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Cruise passenger drops GoPro overboard, makes awesome discovery

19 May 04:00 AM

Travellers are casting cameras into the ocean, using fishing lines to capture sea scenes.

New York is sinking under the weight of its skyscrapers, says study
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New York is sinking under the weight of its skyscrapers, says study

18 May 04:00 AM

Move over Venice, there's a new sinking city in town.

‘Neighbour Free’: Airline reveals $32 upgrade to banish seat companions
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‘Neighbour Free’: Airline reveals $32 upgrade to banish seat companions

18 May 12:30 AM

Some economy passengers will have the chance to stretch across an extra seat.

Space tourism company offers fine dining at 'the edge of space'
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Space tourism company offers fine dining at 'the edge of space'

12 May 08:00 PM

The French company wants to see space tourism take off.

Air NZ bunk beds: What travellers need to know
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Air NZ bunk beds: What travellers need to know

12 May 01:30 AM

The Skynest sleeping pods are set to take off as soon as September 2024.

How to comfort a nervous flier, according to a nervous flier
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How to comfort a nervous flier, according to a nervous flier

11 May 05:00 AM

Not laughing at them might be a good place to start.

People over 70 reveal biggest travel regrets
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People over 70 reveal biggest travel regrets

11 May 01:29 AM

These are the bucket list locations some travellers regret having skipped.

Historian claims to have identified key detail in background of Mona Lisa
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Historian claims to have identified key detail in background of Mona Lisa

04 May 04:52 AM

A town in Tuscany is happy to hear the mystery is unravelling.

The 4 NZ 'bikepacking' trails named by Lonely Planet among world's best
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The 4 NZ 'bikepacking' trails named by Lonely Planet among world's best

04 May 02:00 AM

The trails and tracks are perfect for travellers keen on sustainability.

Traveller’s 'unethical' AC trick to stop reclining passengers sees intense blowback
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Traveller’s 'unethical' AC trick to stop reclining passengers sees intense blowback

03 May 11:30 PM

The so-called "unethical life hack" continues the online debate over aircraft etiquette.

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Want to help conserve the Great Barrier Reef? Play this video game

29 Apr 05:00 AM

Katoa Ocean encourages gamers to rid the ecosystem of a "toxic blight."

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'No nappies in seats!' Travel influencer ignites plane etiquette debate

29 Apr 04:00 AM

This influencer has strong opinions – and not everybody agrees.

Water surge at Grand Canyon tourist hot spot becomes online spectacle
Travel

Water surge at Grand Canyon tourist hot spot becomes online spectacle

28 Apr 01:03 AM

The tourist attraction is at the centre of an experiment to tackle a 'megadrought' issue.

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Is Marmite a liquid? Puzzling carry-on luggage restrictions

24 Apr 08:00 AM

The surprising items that you might have to hand over at airport security.

Digital wellbeing and travel: What a ‘detox’ might look like on holiday
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Digital wellbeing and travel: What a ‘detox’ might look like on holiday

24 Apr 05:30 AM

This study explores what travelling phone-less actually looks like.

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