EntertainmentLet's hear it for the girls this summerAs the summer gig season continues to pick up, it's the ladies who are hitting the road en masse. 19 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi OE travels hurting tourism at homeNZ tourism operators are concerned about the effect Kiwis' overseas holidays are having at home.10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandHoliday road toll ends at zeroFor the first time in more than 50 years there have been no fatal accidents on the roads this Queen's Birthday holiday weekend.06 Jun 06:59 PM
New ZealandOn the road to a death-free holidayPolice say motorists have driven sensibly in what shaped up to be a welcome first.06 Jun 05:30 PM
TourismKiwis make most of high-flying dollarThe cost of long-haul travel is plummeting as the kiwi continues to soar, sending hordes on European and US holidays.03 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandLower speed tolerance extended to all public holidaysPolice will be permanently reducing their speed tolerance to 4km/h over the limit for all public holidays. The move was introduced last Queen's Birthday after a disastrous Easter when 12 people died on the roads.02 Jun 05:17 AM
EntertainmentStar takes barbs for Passion playAs people relaxed at Easter weekend, Michael Sheen endured incarceration in a police cell, slept rough up a mountain and was crucified, then resurrected in front of hundreds of onlookers.25 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandEaster Show 'overpriced'Organisers of Auckland's Royal Easter Show are promising to "get it right next year" after complaints the event is overpriced.23 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandEaster trading bill slammed as 'complete time waster'The retail workers' union has scorned a bill to allow shops to open on Good Friday. 23 Apr 01:02 AM
New ZealandRetail workers 'value time off' each EasterAs the retail workers' union talks about how its members cherish their time off during holidays such as Easter, some shops are opening today in defiance of trading laws.21 Apr 10:45 PM
New ZealandKiwis shortchanged this Easter weekendA discrepancy in public holiday laws has left New Zealand workers with one less day off than their Australian counterparts this weekend.21 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandParliament passes quake holiday billParliament has unanimously passed a bill creating a public holiday for the Christchurch earthquake commemoration, although some MPs think next Friday is too soon.10 Mar 06:22 AM
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