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The incident occurred at Crocodile Creek farm in KwaZulu Natal.
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Signs you are stowing hand luggage all wrong
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Nile crocodile turns on handler in KwaZulu-Natal. Video / Crocodile Creek
Brawl erupts over lost luggage at airport carousel
Images of an airport brawl have surfaced, which broke out over "lost luggage".
Luxury at the Top End: Living it up in Australia's Northern Territory
Australia's Top End is famed for its spectacular natural wonders.
Kiwi expats invited to eat, pray, live tax free in Bali
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Dozens of passengers' luggage left in New York by new Air NZ service
Around 40 travellers on the new service were told their luggage was still in JFK.
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The band performed at sunset to invited VIPs.
End of the line for 'Train Street': Hanoi tourists shut out
The lines have been cleared of restaurants after a crackdown on the risky dining district.
Airbnb hosts blasted for lengthy chore list - plus $200 cleaning fee
Guests are being asked to do lengthy, sometimes absurd, chores. And paying for cleaning.
Royal fans give London tourism a bump for funeral
Mourning tourists have brought joy to flagging London businesses.
Tap that! Oktoberfest back after 2-year pandemic drought
Drink was flowing again at Europe's busiest beer festival after two year ban.
Why you can't beat Wellington on a spring day
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A feast for the senses: How to explore Cappadocia, Turkey
A guide to 48 hours in one of the world's most scenic cities.
Travel Alerts: Mickey Mouse in the South Pacific
Disney Cruise Line has announced it's first ever voyage to New Zealand
'Welcome to New York': Air NZ's inaugural direct flight touches down at JFK
The much-anticipated new direct service has landed in New York for the first time.
Hawaii haven: Why Kauai is perfect for adventuring or relaxing
Lush rainforests, towering waterfalls and epic beaches await on this island paradise
Tassie travels: Some of the best places to eat, drink and explore in Hobart
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Star locations: The Aussie hot spots from George Clooney's latest movie
Rosalie Willis takes a tour of the 'Ticket to Paradise' filming locations
Next stop NYC: Air New Zealand's inaugural Auckland to JFK flight takes off
Celebrations were in full swing at Auckland Airport as NZ2 got ready for take off.
Direct flight Auckland to New York prepares for take off
Air New Zealand's inaugural direct flight from Auckland to New York prepares for take off. Video / Stephanie Holmes
'Crappiest place on earth': Disney visitors in revolt over standards
Visitors are miffed at rising ticket prices and slipping standards.
Cook Islands drop last pandemic travel restrictions
The Cook Islands says it has reverted to pre-Covid-19 travel and entry requirements.
Air NZ extends credit into 2024 for half a million travellers
Low availability and high fares have left passengers with few opportunities to use credit.
TGV, ooh la la: France unveils next generation of high-speed train
What's French for the future of European high-speed travel?
Quiet skies: Heathrow cancels 100 flights for Queen's funeral
Aircraft, helicopters and hot air balloons have been ordered out of the skies.
Mask rules for travel have changed, the risks haven't say experts
Entering airports and plane cabins without one leaves some feeling naked.