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Korean Air flight drops 8000m in 15 minutes

One passenger was afraid the plane was going to hit the ground.

Epic travel hack or cruel joke? Mum's viral TikTok divides viewers

The unconventional tactic has been viewed more than 25.8 million times.

Is coffee really more expensive at the airport?

We head to Auckland Airport in search of the truth.

Why Qantas will start serving French food on flights

The airline is offering French favourites like coq au vin and beef fillet on this flight.

Woman asks TikTok to try to expose passenger’s potential affair

Within 24 hours the man, and his wife back home, were supposedly identified.

Have you followed this controversial travel trend without realising?

The approach is bizarre but could be good for you.

Ditching textbooks for trips abroad: Young Kiwis see travel as better educator

The younger generation rate travel over textbooks when it comes to gaining life skills.

I gifted my parents a vacation to Hawaii, but all they've done is complain

The internet seems divided over who is in the wrong.

Visit Te Kūiti's treasures from the comfort of your couch

A special new tour has been launched.

‘Rude’ influencer slammed for hogging plane toilet for 15 minute skincare routine

Viewers quickly turned on the young influencer.

Is this the only place on earth that will distract your teenager from Tiktok?

This far-flung family holiday will steal the limelight from social media.

Waikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council funding

Several councils have made funding cuts to the organisation in their LTPs.

Cathedral Cove feedback closes this week

DoC is still calling for feedback on the closed Cathedral Cove.

Viral TikTok claims Europeans 'don't believe in water'

The thirsty tourists' video has gained almost 11 million views and divided opinions.

'Pull over, shut up, always blow on the pie': Kiwis school American on being a kind tourist

Kiwis and travellers didn't hold back from offering advice.

Who spends the most when visiting NZ? Government data reveals surprising result

Tourists from one spot typically spend $6300 during an NZ trip, and no it's not Asia.

Is this New Zealand’s next Great Walk?

The track sees more visitors in one week than some Great Walks see all year.

Major destination ditches visa requirement for Kiwis

Keep that $140 visa fee in your pocket when visiting this country.