UK city named in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2026 destinations - and it's not London

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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...

Backing Regional New Zealand: Air New Zealand And Air Chathams Interline Partnership Takes Off In Whakatāne

Press Release – Air New Zealand The new partnership allows customers to book a single ticket for journeys that combine domestic flights on both airlines, beginning with services to or from Whakatne. Photo/Supplied Air New Zealand and Air Chathams...

Late replacement Tickner fires NZ to win over England

Late replacement Blair Tickner has taken four wickets and Daryl Mitchell has hit an unbeaten half century to fire New Zealand to a five-wicket in over England in the second one-day international in Hamilton. The win seals a series victory for the...

Air New Zealand and Air Chathams team up with new interlining deal to offer single ticketing service

A new deal will soon allow Air New Zealand and Air Chathams customers to book a single ticket for flights on both airlines. Starting with journeys between Whakatāne and Auckland, the interlining arrangement will kick in this December. Air New...

Air New Zealand and Air Chathams team up

The flag carrier’s incoming chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar welcomed the partnership. “For example, someone travelling from Whakatāne to Kerikeri can now book a single journey, connecting on to an Air New Zealand service,” Ravishankar said...

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....

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...

Journey to the land of the long white cloud: Discovering New Zealand in comfort and style

For travelers seeking both comfort and affordability, finding cheap business class flights to New Zealand makes the long-haul journey an experience to savor, not just endure. New Zealand, often referred to by its Māori name Aotearoa — “the land of...

New Zealand High Commissioner Pays Courtesy Call on Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas

New Zealand High Commissioner Pays Courtesy Call on Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Her Excellenc, Linda Charlotte Te Puni, New Zealand’s High Commissioner to St. Kitts and Nevis, has...

Auckland businessman Peter Mazany to pay $9k over old and crowded boarding house

He has acknowledged he was at fault, saying he didn’t fully understand the rules around boarding houses. Originally, the sites were slated for development, with plans to build 26 new terraced townhouses, but planning delays, Covid lockdowns and...

Five Sisters Zoo in Scotland celebrates Halloween, and more from around the world

Meerkats investigate a pumpkin and skeleton in their enclosure at Five Sisters Zoo ahead of Halloween on October 29, 2025 in West Calder, Scotland. The Five Sisters Zoo outside Edinburgh is home to more than 160 different species from around the...

Pahiatua woman shared concerns about son's behaviour before death

Jeremy Robertson. Photo: Supplied/ NZ Police A woman killed in Pahiatua had expressed concerns in the weeks before her death about the behaviour of her son, who is now wanted in connection with the deadly assault. In messages obtained by RNZ she...

WiT Queenstown 2026 to unite global travel technology leaders

Queenstown will host WiT’s first New Zealand event, featuring leaders from major global travel tech brands and tourism organisations. The Asia Pacific travel technology ecosystem will turn its attention to Queenstown on 21 July 2026, when WiT (Web...

Taiwanese traveling to New Zealand may now use e-Gate

New Zealand today announced that Taiwanese e-passport holders may now use the automatic e-Gate when entering or leaving the country, becoming the eighth country to permit Taiwanese to use their automatic immigration clearance system. Currently,...

Black Caps skittle England to clinch series

Late replacement Blair Tickner took four for 34 and Daryl Mitchell hit 56 not out as New Zealand beat England by five wickets in the second one-day international in Hamilton tonight to seal the three-match series. The Black Caps skittled the...

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...

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...

Auckland Airport domestic terminal evacuated after fire alarm

She didn’t say what caused the alarm. One passenger sent the Herald a photo of fellow travellers waiting on the tarmac between a boarding gate exit and plane. Another said the airport was still evacuated when they arrived at 8.15am, and they then...

Cricket-Late replacement Tickner fires NZ to ODI series win over England

(Reuters) -Late replacement Blair Tickner took four for 34 and Daryl Mitchell hit 56 not out as New Zealand beat England by five wickets in the second one-day international in Hamilton on Wednesday to seal the three-match series. The Black Caps...