Social media influencers are not just inspiring wanderlust, they are tangibly shaping where and how people choose to travel, according to a new study.
World
Sat, Sep 6
Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca said he thought the Government had an obligation to do more.
Politics
Wed, Sep 3
The Government yesterday announced a "one-off" cash injection to rescue New Zealand's struggling regional aviation network.
New Zealand
Tue, Sep 2
Beginning on October 24, the two-hour trip across the Hauraki Gulf will run on Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sunday, with more departures planned if demand justifies it.
The airline has been fined for misleading customers over their compensation rights when flights are delayed or cancelled.
Business
Mon, Sep 1
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a cash boost for regional airlines, sellers re-enter the housing market, and Donald Trump’s social media fury.
Associate Transport Minister James Meager said the support "is not a bailout" with funding coming in the form of concessionary loans.
One passenger told Australian media that a foul smell filled the air and urine began seeping onto the floor from the overflowing toilets.
Sat, Aug 30
Chief executive Carrie Hurihanganui said it is a milestone in the airport’s rebuild, signalling the next major phase of development.
Wed, Aug 27
The plane landed safely at about 12.38pm with emergency services on standby as a precaution.
Sun, Aug 24
Damage by four wheel drive vehicles was causing deep ruts in the paper road and drivers had also veered onto private land, says Ngati Hinewaka's chairperson.
Te Ao Māori
Stats NZ figures show the month of May was the busiest on record for New Zealanders returning from an international trip.
Sun, Aug 17
A full review is underway into the incident that saw flights delayed and grounded on Saturday afternoon.
Air traffic service provider Airways New Zealand said the outage "temporarily disrupted air traffic services operating across the Tasman".
Sat, Aug 16
Smoke reported from a stationary aircraft on the tarmac and, 20 minutes later, a light aircraft made a "forced landing".
Fri, Aug 15
Te Poi Road near Matamata in the Waikato District will be closed for some time following a serious crash between a truck and a pedestrian.
Thu, Aug 14
The Australian airline announced this morning that the direct service would operate daily between June and October 2026.
Tue, Aug 12
The new centrepiece — spanning a total length of 15m — was created by a team of designers and sculptural artists at Wētā Workshop in Miramar.
Fri, Aug 8
With some destinations struggling under the weight of record visitors, a Kiwi travel writer shares how to avoid contributing to overtourism.
Sun, Aug 3
Department is about to trial paid parking in its carpark next to the new Punangairi Visitor Centre in Punakaiki, as well as at Franz Josef and Aoraki Mt Cook.
Wed, Jul 30
The budget airline said it was "determined to eliminate the scourge of oversized bags which delay boarding", which was "clearly unfair" on passengers who comply with the rules.
Tue, Jul 22
The airline would seek buyers for five larger Pilatus aircraft, in order to help "rebuild the viability of the business".
Mon, Jul 21
Tired of being broke in Auckland the Tuckers packed up and became digital nomads, paying off their debts along the way. Next stop: home ownership in New Zealand.
Life
Sun, Jul 20
"The loss in 2024 is the largest for a calendar year since 2012, but below the record loss of 43,700 in the March 2012 year," Stats NZ said.
Thu, Jul 10
Customs said 68% of Kiwis returning home in June used the digital forms compared with 72% of Australians coming into New Zealand.
Tue, Jul 1
