Trans-Tasman Travel Boost: Queenstown Airport hit its first-ever million-plus international passengers in a financial year, with trans-Tasman demand driving growth and new direct Brisbane services from Air New Zealand and Jetstar starting mid-June. World Cup Travel Disruption: Iran’s squad arrived in Mexico’s Tijuana ahead of the 2026 tournament, but the build-up is still tangled in US visa delays for some support staff, with officials calling it unfair and forcing a last-minute base change from Arizona. Weather & Safety for Kiwis: MetService issued a heavy swell warning for Wellington and the Wairarapa coast, urging people to stay out of the water and avoid exposed coastal roads due to possible debris and flooding. Local Culture & Tourism: A Niue Museum workshop is set to help document and preserve tātatau traditions, with a Niuean-Māori tattoo practitioner returning to run a Tātatau Art Workshop. Business & Retail Watch: Sephora New Zealand posted its fifth straight loss in 2025, while Mecca New Zealand continued to grow—useful context for shoppers and visitors planning retail stops. Auckland Commuter Policy: Congestion charging is back in the spotlight for Auckland, with Stockholm-style results cited to argue for time-of-use road pricing.