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Visitor numbers to NZ still at around 80% of pre-Covid levels

The recovery shows Kiwis taking holidays overseas is far stronger.

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.'

Protesters attack Barcelona tourists with water pistols

Videos show restaurant patrons trying to dodge the water as protesters cheer.

NZ beach destinations that are actually better in the bleak mid-winter

Don't wait for summer, these NZ beaches are best seen in winter.

NZ Airport named one of the 'most exciting' airports in the world

Videos of plane landings in this city have been viewed 6.4 million times.

American family reveal how their dog died during a flight from Hawaii

The couple were forced to endure the remaining hours of the flight beside their dead dog.

Study reveals most-searched countries to move to: Where does NZ rank?

Our position in the list will come as no surprise to many Kiwis.

Waikato visitor destination among world's most magical places

The local tourism hotspot features highly in a new international ranking.

Travellers flying out of Auckland Airport this weekend issued warning

Largest numbers are heading to the airport on Friday or Sunday.

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?

Kiwis offered unique culinary adventure with top restauranteur

The opportunity coincides with one of the largest festivals in the world.

'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.

Engine issues: Shanghai-bound Air NZ flight returns to Auckland after nine hours

An engine using more oil than usual forced the plane to turn around for Auckland.

US to criminally charge Boeing, seek guilty plea, sources say

The aircraft manufacturer faces three years of probation and independent safety audits.

Final fundraising for Hamilton Gardens' next garden gets under way

The garden is already under development but still needs $300k to be completed.

Employee caught flying to Bali after claiming she had doctor's appointment

The 23-year-old shared the texts she received from her boss after he spotted her.