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‘Female rage’: Is there merit to manspreading on flights?
'My rage could never,' one person wrote.
‘Land with it all’: NZ named Oceania’s leading destination at top awards
New Zealand clinches title back from Australia.
Faster, easier: Auckland Airport unveils new location for international pick-up
'We’ve heard the feedback from travellers loud and clear.'
Seven injured after severe turbulence rocks United Airlines flight
One passenger ended up in hospital.
Passengers do the darndest things - like making a mid-flight loaf of bread
'That’s an airplane - not a bakery,' one comment read.
This was the most luxurious hotel I’ve been to - and it’s in Auckland
Catching an early flight? This hotel is a godsend.
Former Love Island contestant’s bold first-class cabin move
'Don’t be shy. Take the Captain with you,' one comment read.
‘Oppressive’: Guillermo del Toro gets haunted in Scotland hotel
'Something is in that room with me,' the film-maker wrote.
Flight attendant reveals the type of passenger no one likes
They give you content that no one asked for. They're also the passenger no one asked for.
Baby, baby, baby, oh! Justin and Hailey Bieber welcomes first child
The Biebers have welcomed home their first child.
Radio star hilariously teased by celebs after getting concussed in unexpected way
'I think they didn't believe me,' ZM's Clint Roberts says.
'Everyone was screaming’: Plane plunges 200m and injures two
'We thought we were going to die,' said one passenger.
Sharpen up: Misplaced scissors caused 36 cancelled flights, more than 200 delays
An airport shut down after the scissors were misplaced in a shop.
Kiwi woman crowned Rose of Tralee at Ireland's famous festival
'I'm shaking so much right now,' said the University of Canterbury student.
Dance battles, puppetry and singing hobbits? It’s Lord of the Rings, the musical
Review: What can Kiwis expect from A Musical Tale when it hits Auckland?
Strong turbulence strikes EVA Air flight, injuring 6
Passenger said she only avoided crashing into the ceiling after someone grabbed her arm.
'Disappointing': Major change for Thirty Seconds to Mars NZ show
Upset fans of a band fronted by Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto are left without answers.
'Chaotic': Korean Air flight hit by severe turbulence, 14 injured
Just over an hour into the flight, there were 15 seconds of mayhem.
Air NZ cabin crew lose dispute over free breakfasts. The union plans to fight back
'This was never about union versus union,' FAANZ said.
'Antiquated systems': Australia may finally scrap this one thing many travellers don't like
Australia may soon make a change that NZ already made a year ago.
The moving message Travis Barker wrote on 'extremely rare' flight ticket
Thirteen years ago Travis Barker almost lost his life.
Flight cancelled after staff outburst over alleged blanket request
'You will behave or we will get off!'
Lady Gaga, Céline Dion and the Olympic opening ceremony's other famous faces
Celine Dion sang as the Olympic Flame was lit, performing for the first time since 2022.
Boeing required to make safety checks after engine fire
Boeing to conduct safety checks following a “serious incident" with its aircraft in 2023.
'Suckers for punishment': Sonny Bill's surprise baby joy
The ex-All Black and wife announce arrival of baby boy on social media.
3 things you should never do on a plane, according to a flight attendant
A flight attendant reveals what is and what isn't kosher on a flight.
Tourist’s lewd behaviour with statue sparks outrage in Italy
Another tourist has broken the rules - and Italians are having none of it.
NZ hot spots voted among the world's 'best cities'
Travel + Leisure readers put two places in NZ near top of rankings.
This Aussie souvenir is ballsy. But can you bring it into NZ?
Giving this as a gift is ballsy. Literally.
Boeing jet tail drags on runway in ordeal that expert claims could have 'killed everyone'
Disaster could have struck had it not been for quick-thinking pilots.
Watch: Polish pilot killed in horrific crash during airshow rehearsal
Major Robert 'Killer' Jel died after his aircraft crashed during a preparation flight.
Watch: First there was Snakes on a plane - now there's Eels at an Airport
Social media writhing with movie references to horror classic: 'New fear unlocked'.
Watch: Woman rescued after drifting at sea for 37 hours off Japanese coast
She drifted 80km over 37 hours before finally being rescued.
'Trampled to death': Tourist killed by elephants after trying to take photo
The tourist walked towards the herd. Then the matriarch became 'agitated'.
Tragedy as mechanic sucked into Boeing engine and killed
The man died after returning to the engine to retrieve a tool.
Passenger slips in a puddle of Baileys. Now an airline owes him up to $8.4m
'I was told I went 2m in the air.'
New Zealand tour ranked one of world’s best
The tour to Milford Sound has more than 1000 five-star reviews.
‘Some time with my babies’: Journalists thank viewers as Newshub ends
Melissa Chan-Green and Amanda Gillies take to social media after network's final day.
Watch: Dramatic arrest after travellers' data stolen during flights
A man allegedly set up "evil twin" fake free wifi networks.
Plane makes emergency landing after passengers served spoiled food
Passengers on board the Delta Airlines flight were served "spoiled" food.
Pop star claims she wasn't allowed to board plane. Airline says otherwise
Sharon Corr claims Ryanair refused to let her board because she had her violin.
New country set to become the world's most-visited destination
Researchers reveal what they expect will be the top travel hotspots by 2040.
Are you one of the ‘gate lice?’ If so, airline workers don’t like you
Do you do this annoying thing at the airport that makes everyone hate you?
Travelling through US airports now easier for some Air NZ passengers
Travelling through US Airports is going to be a breeze for these eligible passengers.
'Hooked to the roof': Severe turbulence injures up to 30 passengers
Up to 30 people have been injured following severe turbulence.
Passengers on 11-hour flight from London shocked where they ended up
They weren't even on the right continent.
'I was in tears': Passenger with rare disorder 'humiliated' by airline, forced to cancel flight
"They picked the one passenger who couldn’t be downgraded [from business class]".
Korean Air flight drops 8000m in 15 minutes
One passenger was afraid the plane was going to hit the ground.
Have you followed this controversial travel trend without realising?
The approach is bizarre but could be good for you.
Best airline in Oceania revealed
It's one of the most popular airlines for Kiwis. Now it's been crowned as the best.
Where to find Melbourne's effortlessly cool hangouts
This city's dripping in cool. No wonder so many Kiwis are absconding to Australia.