TourismSuspended bubble hits tourism, hospitality hard ... againTourism and hospitality sectors are disappointed but understanding of the bubble pause.23 Jul 08:19 PM
New ZealandBusiness trip from hell: He went to Sydney for one night, a month later he's still thereGoodburn has had to buy new clothes and rely on meals from fast-food outlets.23 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelAir NZ working to return Kiwis before MIQ window closesSome Kiwis will have to shelter-in-place in Australia for "an extended period of time."23 Jul 05:47 AM
PremiumPremiumMarketsBubble pause puts dampener on leisure stocksBut the sharemarket overall remained resilient to the latest Covid developments.23 Jul 05:38 AM
AirlinesBubble pause: Air NZ takes financial hit, airline group pushes for wage helpAri NZ expecting a short term financial hit until such time as the bubble reopens23 Jul 05:28 AM
New ZealandCovid 19: Air NZ adds flights to help stranded Kiwis get homeMan said his daughter tried to book flights, but claims they were all gone in minutes.23 Jul 04:25 AM
Travel'Samoa! My home!' 200 quarantined workers sing from balconyThe video shows a very literal wall of sound as Samoan temporary workers sing from MIQ.22 Jul 03:48 AM
TravelEiffel Tower added to Covid-Pass list as France sees Delta waveFrance adds its most recognisable landmark to the vaccine-required list.21 Jul 09:14 PM
TravelAustralia holidays: The truth about TasmaniaTasmania is distinctively different from NZ and full of riches whatever your preferences.21 Jul 05:04 AM
TravelSingapore bubble: Could NZ's borders be opened via the back door?Australia is still determined to open to Singapore, what does this mean for New Zealand?19 Jul 08:21 PM
TravelLuxury $100000 cruise sells out in hours, in spite of restrictionsThe five-month cruise sold out moments before the new CDC ruling.18 Jul 09:51 PM
TravelEra of budget travel has flown: Airfares set to skyrocketCaps on people entering cities and environmental concern may blunt travel recovery.18 Jul 08:28 PM
TravelRight to bear arms: Firearm theft baffles US rangersWhat's more scary than a bear ransacking your tent? A bear with a gun.14 Jul 11:03 PM
TravelVenice cruise ban: Unesco director congratulates cityProblems the ban poses for imminent cruise itineraries and hospitality aren't clear.14 Jul 09:02 PM
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
