Travel vlogger names 7 countries people move to but want to leave within a year

Emigrating in search of a dream life is something more than half a million UK residents did in 2024(Image: Getty ) Dreaming of starting a new life in a country far away is something many of us will have thought about at some point in our lives....

Government wants tourism to drive the economy - but how will it deal with emissions?

By Robert McLachlan, Professor in Applied Mathematics at Massey University of Aviation and tourism are seen by the government as key drivers of economic growth. (File photo) Photo: Supplied / Air New Zealand Following a brief dip during the Covid...

Meridian, Contact lead NZX50 as New Zealand joins global rally

Heavyweight power companies Meridian Energy and Contact Energy led New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 index higher in a broad rally across Asia as US corporate earnings and less inflammatory rhetoric surrounding the US-China relationship helped ease...

News The Independent Man killed by falling tree branch, pedestrian blown into traffic as storm lashes parts of New Zealand

A man was struck and killed by a tree branch in a city park Tuesday as stormy weather buffeted New Zealand's capital. The dangerous winds and heavy rain disrupted travel, closed schools and cut electricity in parts of the country. Wind canceled...

Webjet unveils bold brand transformation to become Australasia’s go-to travel companion

Share Tweet Share Email Webjet is officially going somewhere new. The travel brand has unveiled a complete transformation, including a new creative platform and campaign titled Go Somewhere, developed with creative, media and measurement agency...

Cunard showcases the Mediterranean to Aussie and New Zealand travel agents

Cunard has showcased the Mediterranean to Australian and New Zealand travel agents on a voyage designed to highlight the cruiseline’s expanding presence in the region, and to offer an immersive experience of “The Cunard Difference”. Departing from...

North Island vs South Island: choosing which to visit in New Zealand

The Southern Pacific nation of New Zealand is made up of more than 600 islands. The two main landmasses – the North Island and the South Island – inevitably face comparison, with tourists and locals debating which is best. Many visitors will visit...

Man killed by tree branch, pedestrian blown into road as storm buffets New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A man was struck and killed by a tree branch in a city park Tuesday as stormy weather buffeted New Zealand's capital. The dangerous winds and heavy rain disrupted travel, closed schools and...

BTF athletes and coaches set to represent Palau at Pacific Cup 2025 in New Zealand

Koror, Palau — October 18, 2025 The Belau Triathlon Federation is proud to announce that three of its rising athletes—Mark Taksiau, Ebiklou Ngiraswei, and Elengoi Gibbons—alongside esteemed coaches William Tejada and Diulareng Keane, will...

Lucky Auckland woman wins $500,000

A woman in Auckland is celebrating after winning $500,000 on Lotto. File photo supplied An Auckland woman got the surprise of her life after a phone call from Lotto NZ led her to find a forgotten bonus ticket in her handbag – a piece of paper...

Brook, Salt power England to T20 win over New Zealand

Published on: October 21, 2025 5:33 AM England captain Harry Brook and opening batter Phil Salt put New Zealand to the sword as the tourists recorded the highest T20 total at the Hagley Oval en route to a 65-run win. Brook was especially...

Man killed by falling tree branch, pedestrian blown into traffic as storm lashes parts of New Zealand

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A guide to stargazing in New Zealand

Have you ever experienced the night sky in complete darkness? Far from city lights, the stars in remote places shine so brightly they almost don’t seem real. The Milky Way can glow like a cloud, planets such as Venus are easy to spot with the...

US Associated Press Man killed by tree branch, pedestrian blown into road as storm buffets Wellington, New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A man was struck and killed by a tree branch in a city park Tuesday as stormy weather buffeted New Zealand's capital. The dangerous winds and heavy rain disrupted travel, closed schools and cut electricity in parts...

Man killed by tree branch, pedestrian blown into road as storm buffets Wellington, New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A man was struck and killed by a tree branch in a city park Tuesday as stormy weather buffeted New Zealand’s capital. The dangerous winds and heavy rain disrupted travel, closed schools and cut electricity in parts...

American airline brings back very long flight to New Zealand

Oct 20, 2025 1:23 PM EDT Over 6,500 miles from the West Coast of the U.S. in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, the small island nation of New Zealand is seen by many as a dream holiday destination. While the number of Americans visiting New Zealand...

Economist: New Zealand’s emigration rivals some conflict zones

Summarised by Centrist An American economist says New Zealand’s worsening economy and record migration losses now resemble those seen in parts of the developing world. In a new video, Professor Richard D. Wolff described the country’s economic...

Move to New Zealand leads to a spot on Canada’s rugby league squad for Caitlin Sears

Open this photo in gallery:Canadian Caitlin Sears carries the ball in this handout photo, at the National Rugby League (NRL) Rising Talent Invitational in Newcastle, Australia, in July 2025.HO/The Canadian Press Caitlin Sears went to New Zealand...

Aloha to Auckland: Hawaiian Airlines’ seasonal service returns

One of New Zealand’s “Great Walks” is Mount Cook, located in Aoraki. The location features alpine streams, a glacier and lake. Hawaiian Airlines is offering three-times-a-week, scheduled flights between Honolulu and New Zealand beginning Nov. 16....

New Zealand vs England second T20I: Phil Salt and Adil Rashid lead tourists to record 65-run victory at Hagley Oval

20 October 2025, 06:22 | Updated: 20 October 2025, 10:50 Phil Salt led the way as England completed a record 65-run win over New Zealand in the second T20I in Christchurch. England posted 236-4, the highest total at Hagley Oval, as Salt (85) and...