New Zealand16 workers fined for refusing tests; mass vaccination event plannedHipkins said he warned Kiwis abroad that MIQ demand would increase again.14 Jul 02:34 AM
TravelHoneymooners fined $72,000 for touching endangered Hawaiian sealThe monk seal bothering tourist's antics were outed via Tiktok.14 Jul 12:42 AM
TravelRelax, you're doing good: The Rarotonga resort where Kiwis can give backMotu Beachfront Art Villas has social enterprise and sustainability at heart.12 Jul 05:38 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Ship with infected mariners docks in Wellington, 1 new case in MIQA ship carrying two Covid-infected mariners has docked in Wellington.12 Jul 01:06 AM
New ZealandEmergency flights from NSW fully booked within 15 minutesBookings for flights from NSW now available - but spots are limited.12 Jul 12:14 AM
New ZealandFirst Kiwis at world chef competition seek cash, MIQ beds, Charolais beef and tomatoesThey say tomato, we say it's not in season - world chef competition tests Kiwi ingenuity.11 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandCovid update: Ship's return poses 'very low risk'; no new community casesNext steps for a ship with infected mariners aboard will be announced this afternoon.11 Jul 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Anxious, and cruel': Govt's MIQ and pre-departure steps criticisedKiwis tying to get home says giving MIQ rooms to those taking overseas holidays is cruel.10 Jul 11:33 PM
New ZealandKiwi chef feels 'priced out' by Govt from returning homeCalls for Government to exempt quarantine costs for critical workers.10 Jul 07:04 PM
World'Things are going to get worse': NSW records 50 new community casesNZ paused green flights from NSW yesterday in response to the state's worsening outbreak.10 Jul 01:26 AM
New Zealand'Vigilant NZ': Expert backs pause of mercy flights from NSW"New Zealand needs to be vigilant, as the Delta variant takes hold in Australia."09 Jul 11:32 PM
WorldAustralian state to trial home quarantine for returned travellersA dreaded aspect of pandemic travel could change if the trial is successful.09 Jul 11:29 PM
New ZealandINZ confirms partners among visitor visas cancelledPeople who applied for visitor visas have had their applications cancelled.09 Jul 03:56 AM
New ZealandGreen flights on hold as Sydney outbreak surgesOnce flights from NSW resume, returnees will have to spend 14 days in MIQ.09 Jul 03:06 AM
TravelFresh Belarus travel bans connected to Ryanair incidentNew Zealand has issued travel bans connected to the forced grounding of a Ryanair flight.08 Jul 09:25 PM
TravelItalian city bans evening strolls, with one exception'Should this be the only key to accessing the cities of art, to the world, to life?'05 Jul 09:46 PM
TravelTourism boom on the other side of EverestAt the end of 400km of newly laid high-speed rail, Tibet is a new tourism hotspot.04 Jul 09:14 PM
New ZealandCovid border exemptions: Visas approved for 14 wealthy investorsImmigration NZ has approved visas for 14 wealthy investors under new border exemptions.03 Jul 11:38 PM
RoyalsPrince Harry arrives back in LAAfter a trip to England to unveil his mother's statue, Prince Harry has arrived back home.03 Jul 09:50 PM
New ZealandBorder to open to hundreds of overseas teachers - HipkinsMove helps schools struggling to recruit for some locations or subjects, minister says.03 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandGovt considering buying 'one or two' existing MIQ hotelsCovid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins let drop the plans this morning.02 Jul 11:42 PM
New Zealand2000 MIQ rooms empty a day, but Kiwis struggle to book a placeKiwis trying to get home say they are struggling with an ongoing lack of vouchers.02 Jul 11:25 PM
TravelPhotographer of the year: Tiny detail captures judge's eyeThe image required the eyes of an eagle and the reactions of a cheetah.01 Jul 03:12 AM
TravelPhuket Sandbox: Thailand's ambitious quarantine resort opensJust under 250 tourists will be the first to experience the Sandbox's new freedoms.30 Jun 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Bubble pause blunt response, reopening will mean changeEDITORIAL: New system to help us re-engage with world needed when NZers are vaccinated.28 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelAmerica farewells first cruise departure since pandemic pauseAfter several false starts, cruise passengers again are sailing from Florida.27 Jun 10:08 PM
Travel'Very scary': Cooks travel bubble wobbles in wild weather, Covid scareMinister apologises to passengers 'off-loaded in error', more disruption inevitable.27 Jun 09:27 PM
New ZealandLevel 2 extended in Wellington; Hipkins foreshadows pre-departure testingA vaccinated health worker who tested weak positive for Covid has since tested negative.27 Jun 04:25 AM
World'New normal': Country's radical plan to 'live with Covid'"We can't eradicate it, but we can turn [Covid] into something much less threatening."26 Jun 01:44 AM
TravelGold Coast goes all year round with added Air NZ flightsIt is hoped year round links will round out the tourist shoulder seasons.25 Jun 02:45 AM
TravelObscure, central Asian city topples Hong Kong as world's most expensiveThis opulent white city has topped the table of world's most expensive cities.23 Jun 08:42 PM
TravelHighline brothers set record over Yosemite valleyDaredevil brothers took almost 40 minutes to cross the chasm.20 Jun 08:47 PM
TravelFlying Kremlin: Inside Putin's presidential Ilyushin jetGeneva was given a glimpse of the Russian President's private plane ahead of the summit.18 Jun 03:08 AM
TravelLawsuit after tourist decapitated at Utah attraction"I really wanted to show her Arches," says bereaved husband.15 Jun 09:19 PM
