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Travel newsElderly tourist charged after gay man allegedly assaulted on cruise around NZA witness says the victim was verbally abused over his sexuality before being assaulted.
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Travel newsFine print leaves Kiwi couple footing $3k bill after flight delayed in VietnamConsumer NZ warns separate domestic and international bookings can leave gaps in cover.
TravelThai Airways to resume direct flights between Auckland and Bangkok in late 2026The high-demand route was paused during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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