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Black Sticks: Nina Murphy joins New Zealand women’s hockey side, swaps Brisbane for Dunedin dreams
The New Zealand Herald
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July 1, 2025
“As a little kid – and I was quite a cocky little kid – I’d always tell people ‘I want to play for the Black Sticks’,” she says. “I think it may have been out of spite. I was the only daughter [of four] born in Australia and maybe I wanted to show...
Air New Zealand Business Premier Auckland to Vancouver
The New Zealand Herald
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July 1, 2025
Seat: I travelled to Vancouver on Business Premier and returned on Premium Economy. The plane was on just its third run since a complete internal refit, and the cabin attendants were excited. With good reason. Business Premier has a 1-2-1 layout,...
Yachting New Zealand appoints new CEO
NBR
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July 1, 2025
Steve Armitage background in major sporting events and tourism includes leading development of Auckland’s major events portfolio, overseeing global events such as the 36th America’s Cup, the Cricket, Fifa Women’s, and Rugby World Cups. Steve...
Auckland boy-racer crackdown sees 154 infringement notices issued, 10 vehicles impounded, 13 arrests
The New Zealand Herald
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July 1, 2025
“Altered seatbelts, suspension, exhausts, airbag modifications, window tints, lighting, tyres and window stickers were just some of the vehicle faults we detected.” As well as targeting safety and compliance, officers carried out hundreds of...
New Candys (Italy) Debut New Zealand Tour - Supports Announced
Undertheradar.co.nz
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June 30, 2025
The Italian psych-rock / shoegaze group once praised by Iggy Pop as "kinky", New Candys are finally wending their way to Aotearoa New Zealand for a triple date headline tour later this month. First emerging in Venice during the late '00s and now...
Venture travel, shorter stays and AI key trends for luxury travellers: Marriott
KARRYON
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July 1, 2025
Speaking to Karryon Luxury about the report, which was released today, Marriott International Regional Vice President, Luxury, Asia Pacific, Oriol Montal says the trend towards shorter holidays was already evident in its research, but has been...
Rural tourism businesses hopeful for the rest of summer
LSM
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July 1, 2025
This summer, residents of the Baltic states plan to travel mostly within their own countries, as well as visit neighbouring countries, according to a survey conducted by representatives of the Latvian autonomous intermediary company Booking Group...
Oman Air joins oneworld alliance, unlocking global travel access
Times of Oman
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June 30, 2025
MUSCAT: In a move hailed as transformative for both the airline and the Sultanate, Oman Air on Monday officially joined the oneworld alliance, becoming the 15th member of one of the world’s premier global airline networks. The development marks...
Taupō Unveils Hotel Investment Prospectus To Drive Tourism And Economic Growth
Scoop
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Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 2:31 pm Press Release: Amplify The Taupō District is set to attract new hotel investment with the launch of its Hotel Investment Prospectus, a strategic initiative designed to showcase the region's development potential,...
Customs Urges Kiwi Travellers To Give Digital Declarations A Go
Scoop
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With the start of the winter school holidays, Customs is urging all arriving travellers to use the digital New Zealand Traveller Declaration instead of the paper version available on flights. Customs Manager New Zealand Traveller Declaration,...
Kiwis Can Now Access 24/7 Primary Healthcare From Anywhere In New Zealand
Scoop
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Hon Simeon Brown Minister of Health New Zealanders can now access trusted primary healthcare around the clock, no matter where they are in the country, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “A new 24/7 digital health service, launched today, means...
Steve Armitage appointed new CEO of Yachting New Zealand
Live Sail Die
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June 30, 2025
Yachting New Zealand has today announced the appointment of Steve Armitage as its new chief executive, succeeding David Abercrombie after more than 14 years in the role. Armitage is a seasoned major events and hospitality leader with significant...
Tammy Hembrow reveals new family tradition she's started as she hides out in New Zealand after split from husband Matt Zukowski
Daily Mail
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June 30, 2025
By MARTA JARY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 11:14 EDT, 30 June 2025 | Updated: 11:24 EDT, 30 June 2025 Tammy Hembrow has begun looking to the future amid her split from husband Matt Zukowski. On Monday, the fitness influencer, 31, shared...
Biking New Zealand
TNT Magazine
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June 29, 2025
Pack the puncture repair kit and a spare pair of lycra shorts, for little can beat the exhilaration of pedalling across New Zealand. Words: ANDREW MARSHALL. It’s magnificent cycling country,” declared 62-year-old Andy Bremner when I met him inside...
Golf: Ryan Fox on how the PGA Tour looks after kids, allowing family to travel to events
The New Zealand Herald
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June 30, 2025
“They also do lots of fun things, craft activities and all sorts of different experiences during the week,” Fox says. “One day they might have a magician come in, or there might be a visit from an animal farm. “We’ve even had tournaments where...
Brisbane Airport: Busy winter period amid school holidays and rugby season
AeroTime News
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June 30, 2025
Brisbane Airport (BNE) is preparing for a busy winter travel period, amid school holidays and a wave of rugby fans arriving in Queensland. The airport claims that it is expecting 2.78 million passengers to pass through its Domestic and...
From studying in New Zealand to settling down there—an Indian student’s journey
Mint
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June 30, 2025
After he completed the programme, in about nine months, he applied for New Zealand’s post-study work visa, which is given for a period of three years after obtaining a graduate or postgraduate degree from a New Zealand university. From student to...
Prepare To Fall In Love: Trent Dalton’s Love Stories Comes To The Civic, Auckland, This October
Scoop
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Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 8:18 am Press Release: 818. Trent Dalton’s Love Stories cast (credit David Kelly) (Photo/Supplied) Auckland Live, in association with Auckland Writers Festival, proudly presents the New Zealand exclusive season of Love...
LGBTQIA+ travel remains a growth sector in 2025
Travel Daily Media
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June 30, 2025
As Pride Month draws to a close, we at Travel Daily Media take a good look at how the global LGBTQ!A+ community has served to propel the travel industry into further growth throughout the first half of this year. As of today, 30th June, global...
DFA steps up travel orientation for Filipinos, foreign visitors
Philstar
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June 30, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has launched a new initiative aimed at enhancing orientation programs for Filipinos traveling abroad and foreigners visiting the Philippines. In an initial consultation held at the DFA...