Hawaiian Airlines launches seasonal A330 service to Auckland from Nov 2025

Hawaiian Airlines is set to resume its seasonal service to New Zealand, with three-weekly flights between Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Auckland Airport (AKL) starting November 16, 2025. The seasonal route will...

Holiday wines

This article is taken from the October 2025 issue of The Critic. To get the full magazine why not subscribe? Get five issues for just £25. I hope all Critic readers are feeling suitably refreshed after a summer at their villas in Umbria or...

Drury hospital supported but ‘devil is in detail’

Land in Drury is being sought after for a new south Auckland region hospital. Photo supplied Auckland Council By Jane Nixon, Franklin Times Franklin councillor Andy Baker says there’s both excitement and caution as plans progress for a new...

Refereeing controversy overshadows fine playing career of Mike Denness

In his 28 Tests for England, 19 of them as captain, Mike Denness scored 1,667 runs and four hundreds. The last of those games was in 1975, in the middle of a purple patch where he led Kent, his adopted county, to six one-day trophies. But Denness,...

New Zealand opens e-Gate service to Taiwanese passport holders

Taipei, Oct. 13 (CNA) New Zealand on Monday became the eighth country to open its Automated Immigration Clearance (e-Gate) service to Taiwanese biometric passport holders, according to Taiwan's interior and foreign ministries. In separate press...

Pacific governments monitoring Israel-Hamas conflict

The Hamas attacks took place on Israeli soil, but the “unprecedented invasion” has impacted families around the world, including the Pacific. The Islamist militant group launched a surprise military operation against Israel last weekend, killing...

How Is XRP Helping New Zealanders Access Faster International Payments?

New Zealand sits at the edge of the world, which sounds romantic until you need to send money anywhere. Traditional banks have gotten better at international transfers, major routes clear in 1-2 days, but they still hit you with high fees,...

Hayes Names 26-Player USWNT Training Camp Roster for October Matches against Portugal and New Zealand

ATLANTA (Oct. 15, 2025) – U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Emma Hayes has named the 26-player training camp roster for the three upcoming October matches. Keeping the three-match window and the forthcoming NWSL playoffs in mind, Hayes named a...

New Zealand Welcomes Growth In International Visitors

Press Release – New Zealand Government International tourism, as New Zealands second highest export earner, is a key part of our economic recovery, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. Hon Louise Upston Minister for Tourism and...

The World's Best Airlines And Airports Of 2025, According To Forbes Travel Guide

Every trip consists of a thousand touchpoints, and for travelers, the difference between ordinary and extraordinary is decided at each turn. From curbside check-in to in-flight service, every detail matters. That is why Forbes Travel Guide’s...

Life of International Students in New Zealand: Challenges and Advantages

For many international students, New Zealand represents more than just a destination for study – it’s a gateway to adventure, independence, and academic discovery. The country’s breathtaking landscapes, high-quality universities, and friendly...

7 Tips to Help You Make the Most of Your New Zealand Campervan Trip

New Zealand feels like it’s made for campervan road trips, wouldn’t you agree? Let’s see, you have rolling green hills, snowy mountains, and some incredible coastlines, what more could you want! Whether you’re planning a quick getaway or a...

Regulation Ministry to review New Zealand’s hospitality sector

The government has announced the Ministry of Regulation’s next sector review will focus on New Zealand’s hospitality industry. Minister of Regulation, Hon David Seymour; and Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, Hon Louise Upston, announced the...

Tourism numbers up in August, airline group says New Zealand getting close to pre-pandemic peaks

O’Brien said New Zealand’s airline capacity for the “northern winter” from October to March was forecast to be up 8.2% compared to a year earlier. Earlier today, ASB economists said inbound tourism numbers had plateaued at levels below...

Thousands of Travellers facing Disruptions with Mulitple Flight Delays across NZ and Australia

Thousands of travellers are facing major disruptions today as Qantas, Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and several other airlines deal with a significant number of cancellations and delays across Australia and New Zealand. These delays have left...

When is the best time to visit New Zealand?

Journeying to Aotearoa (New Zealand's Māori language name) is a good choice any time of the year – but your experience will vary depending on what season you choose to visit. During summer, you can enjoy a southern hemisphere adventure by hiking...

Monumental Energy Announces Additional Participation in Production-Focused Workovers in the Taranaki Basin, New Zealand

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 15, 2025-- Monumental Energy Corp. (“ Monumental ” or the “ Company ”) (TSX-V: MNRG; FSE: ZA6; OTCQB: MNMRF) is pleased to announce its plans to participate in four production-focused initiatives...

There Are Significant Benefits To Faculty-led Travel Seminars

My education abroad experience was one of the most transformative and empowering experiences I have had in college. By participating in a faculty-led travel seminar, students gain the opportunity to reshape their worldview, push themselves out of...

Event organisers encouraged to discover their 100% in New Zealand

Tourism New Zealand has unveiled the business events-focused extension of its refreshed global brand campaign, 100% Pure New Zealand, celebrating the people, places, and culture that make conferences and incentive travel in Aotearoa New Zealand...

Adelaide Festival 2026 revealed: Britpop legends and a Squid Game star

When Adelaide Festival artistic director Matthew Lutton OAM took on the top job in March this year, he was left with a few major set-pieces – and a lot of space to fill. “I inherited with great joy, I think, all of the classical music program… and...