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Zoo in China has no pandas, so they've painted some dogs instead

Is it a panda or is it a dog? China zoo causes chaos with canine makeover.

Hundreds of passengers stranded as Air Vanuatu liquidation confirmed

Plagued by technical faults for months, the airline filed for insolvency on Monday.

Air rage: Wild scenes on flight as argument over seat turns violent

Flight BR08 erupted in violence over a reported misunderstanding over seating.

Cruise sails into New York with dead, 13m whale across its bow

The whale was caught on the ship’s bow when it arrived at the Port of Brooklyn.

UK govt issued eGate warning after nationwide airport meltdown

After a day of turmoil at UK airports, prospect of further travel chaos is still possible.

Rough Guides' readers pick world's most beautiful countries – does NZ even rank?

Discover where your favourite destinations sit among the 20 top-ranked nations.

'What more can I do?' Qantas rejects stricken passenger’s ‘compassionate’ refund claim

A stricken former pilot was shocked to hear he did not qualify for 'compassionate' terms.

86yo Kiwi man attacked, hospitalised in Italy while on dream tour

Michael Johnson was on a dream opera tour in Italy when he was allegedly attacked.

In a world-first, Air NZ crew use sign language to communicate with passengers

To celebrate New Zealand Sign Language Week, Air NZ uses NZSL at 36,000 feet.

Buy a remote Scottish island (with pub) for less money than an Auckland home

Looking to get on the property ladder? Buy your first island today.

More than 150 travellers hit with 'violent' virus in April

All travellers had one key thing in common.

Barcelona's crafty but very clever way to curb mass tourism

Don't bother asking Google how to get to the city's best attractions.

Flight attendant lifts the lid on passengers' gross toilet habit

Have you committed one of these 'gross' acts that flight attendants hate?

Are Kiwis' European summers at risk?

Holiday hotspots have introduced new systems that could affect Kiwis' Euro summers.

Passengers 'repulsed' by mystery liquid on flight

The fluid began gushing from the rear restroom, leaving travellers shocked and disgusted.

Venice charging day-tripper fee as tourist numbers grate on residents

The fragile lagoon city is launching a pilot programme under the eye of the world’s media.

This private jet is cheaper than business class ticket but there's a catch

We can't all be A-list stars but we can travel like them.

Transcript between pilots of ill-fated Latam flight and air traffic control released

The plane plunged hundreds of metres, injuring dozens of passengers last month.