Irish air hostess freed after being charged with attempted suicide
A travel ban and charges against Tori Towey were dropped after diplomatic pressure.
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Emirates' plans for NZ: New planes and more flights in the mix
Airline pays massive bonus, seeks 5000 cabin crew and lays on more goodies for passengers.
How much? A price guide to the world's most popular cities
From London to New York, which cities are going to cost you the most?
Dubai plans to move airport to a new $59b facility
Huge project latest chapter in the rebound of long-haul carrier Emirates.
'Morale high': NZDF in 'good position' to carry out Gallipoli Anzac Day dawn service
Luggage, containing instruments and uniforms, were lost during the Dubai floods last week.
'Absolutely gutted': NZDF to play reduced role in Gallipoli dawn service
The RSA CEO expects Kiwi ingenuity to shine through as they face this obstacle.
One uniform and a guitar: NZDF to play reduced role Gallipoli dawn service
The unprecedented event was caused by the chaos of the Dubai floods last week.
Dubai struggles to recover from 'historic weather event' that caused mass floods
Heavy rain has devastated Dubai causing massive floods and damage.
Here’s why experts don’t think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai’s downpour
With cloud seeding, it may rain, but it doesn’t really pour or flood.
Watch: Scary moment stranded Kiwis swim to safety in 'apocalyptic' Dubai floods
In just a matter of minutes floodwaters swamped their car.
Nothing to eat but duty-free: Kiwis caught in Dubai Airport floods
Emirates passengers and Kiwis flying via the UAE hub have been stranded by flash floods.
10 year-old Kiwi chess superstar wins gold and silver in Dubai
Luna Lu has played chess for two years, but she’s already proving queen of the board.
Cocaine ‘super cartel’ member sentenced to life in Dutch prison
Financial Times: Boss allegedly in 'super cartel' that supplied third of Europe's cocaine.
The president’s daughter (and Instagram star) wanted by Interpol
Times: Africa’s first female billionaire, denies charges that she looted her fortune.
Top NZ businessman falsely accused of being a Russian spy
Billionaire forced to go to court to defend his reputation against resurfaced smears.
Tripadvisor reveals top destination to visit in 2024
The travel company says the results show 'unbridled appetite' for arts, culture and food.
'Helpless': Divorced man fights $230k marriage contract
The man said he felt 'helpless' and 'pressured' into signing the marriage contract.
Here I am, a Gizzy girl fresh off the plane and attending an event with the King
OPINION: Kiwi COP28 delegation meets climate warrior King Charles.
Kamala Harris heads to Dubai to discuss climate change action, Israel-Hamas war
Kamala Harris’ schedule remains scarce and the trip appears to have been hastily arranged.
Is this the city Kiwis most want to move to? Study maps world's 'dream cities'
Study offers a remarkable insight into where NZ and the rest of the world would rather be.
Traveller's 10-hour Dubai layover turns into 4-month legal hell
The traveller's 10-hour layover has turned into a four-month ordeal.
‘Sick’: Passenger says son's nut allergy led to family being kicked off flight
Travellers were asked not bring nuts onto the plane, but a nasty surprise was on the menu.
Immigration says chef declined visitor visa was at risk of overstaying
Department decides man is not considered a bona fide visitor
Texan woman ‘Sassy Trucker’ falls foul of Dubai speech laws
The woman has been stuck in Dubai for months after an altercation at a car rental agency.
Bear runs amok on Iraqi Airways flight in Dubai
An airline issued an apology this weekend after a live bear broke at Dubai airport.
Bear loose on a plane, flight delayed
Plane’s captain apologises to passengers for delay due to a bear being loose in the hold.
Emirates marks 20 years in NZ: How its A380 double-decker shook up the travel market
Emirates boss says capacity of big plane defied doubters as airline marks 20 years in NZ.
'Is business class worth the bother?': 3 flights, 3 cabin classes on an Emirates A380
If you’ve ever considered treating yourself to an upgrade, this is the guide for you.
Desert oasis: How to grow three tonnes of lettuce a day where it’s as dry as dust
World's biggest vertical farm serving up fresh produce for Emirates passengers.
Watch: Luxury for a rock bottom price - inside one of Dubai's five star hotels
It's low season in Dubai because of the heat so there's hotel bargains to be had.
Five-star luxury in Dubai for $250 a night. Why NZ hotels can’t compete on price
High costs are pushing up room rates but industry boss says they're still competitive.
Live the celebrity lifestyle with a luxury stopover in Dubai
With so many airlines based in the Middle East, extend your stay the A-lister way.