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How Halloween is celebrated around the world

Trick-or-treat your way across the globe.

'Like horror movie': Passenger killed after 9m waves hit cruise ship, more than 100 injured

'It was like a horror movie outside with the waves going up so high,' one passenger said.

US airline tests new tech to eradicate 'gate lice': Will Air NZ do the same?

There's a rude awakening in store for some impatient travellers.

Major international airport takes a jab at Dunedin's 3-minute hug limit

However, the cheeky signs leave out a key cost for travellers.

The secret to finding Otago's best seasonal food and wine

Lock in this February food festival now - and other travel must-dos coming up soon.

Watch: Canadian news anchor's hilarious attempt to say name of NZ town

Newsreader stumbles over Dunedin Airport’s name after its hug rule goes viral.

What is New Zealand’s most challenging airport for pilots?

New Zealand has some airports where landing can be challenging

Passenger charged with assaulting Air NZ staff ‘can’t remember’ what happened

The young man appeared in court on Thursday.

Meet Apollo, the Egyptian dog filmed atop a pyramid who charmed internet

A rescue group leader recognised Apollo barking at birds atop the Pyramid of Khafre.

What is JOMO? And why do you need to know about it in 2025?

Five new things in travel that you don't want to miss.

Swimmer attacked by ‘sexually frustrated’ dolphin ‘lucky to be alive’

Lonely male bottlenose believed to be responsible for multiple incidents in Japan.

Air NZ slashes international travel fares – for a limited time

Air NZ has announced a mega sale on international fares – and it's only for a few hours.

Watch: Paraglider spots dog on top of Great Pyramid

‘It wasn’t something I expected to see at all,' said the paraglider.

'Devastating': Reality star's tearful plea to find late mum's ring

'This is literally all I have left of my mum,' says the reality star.

10 flights disrupted over 48 hours after receiving hoax bomb threats

The bomb threats were made via social media platform X.

Nelson couple forced to pay $1000 due to airline booking error

The confused couple were given a choice: pay the surprise fee or stay stuck in Barcelona.

The best NZ walks for families with small kids

All under 3 hours and suitable for the littlest of legs.

Regional airline busier as Air NZ reduces capacity

Regional flight services are booming, says Barrier Air chief executive.