Air New Zealand & BETA Technologies Launch ANZ’s First Electric Aircraft

Air New Zealand’s (ANZ) first electric aircraft has officially taken flight as the BETA ALIA CX300 took its first test flight from Tauranga Airport last week. The aircraft, which was manufactured in the United States by BETA Technologies, arrived...

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There has been much debate recently around labour mobility, unemployment and workforce productivity in Fiji. As chief executive officer of the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, I see daily the pressures employers face and I wonder if we’ve been...

In Translation: How Greek Writers Travel the World

It was just a few months after we’d landed in Madrid when I found myself in a pediatrician’s office, clutching a squirming, crying baby. Our daughter was about one, deep in her “I hate doctors’” phase, and my fledgling Spanish wasn’t helping. The...

Jofra Archer to miss England’s first ODI in New Zealand with Ashes in mind

Jofra Archer will not be considered for England’s first ODI against New Zealand on Sunday at a ground which holds unwelcome memories for the talismanic fast bowler. It is understood the decision is not injury-related and is instead tailored to...

Record-Breaking Temperatures Hit Australia And New Zealand As Strong Winds Fuel Wildfires

Home Australia Record-Breaking Temperatures Hit Australia And New Zealand As Strong Winds Fuel Wildfires Australia's weather bureau said a powerful mass of hot air that built up over the country’s outback on Tuesday was now moving across the...

Five holiday spots where tourists could see 'rare' total solar eclipse in 2027

Milo Boyd Digital Travel Editor and Commercial Content Lead 09:31, 23 Oct 2025 The upcoming rare solar eclipse in 2027 has led to a surge in bookings to five countries(Image: Grant Faint via Getty Images) The upcoming rare solar eclipse in 2027...

Health NZ has started making backdated holiday payments to ex-staff

The payment brought the total to $652.4 million paid to current and former staff so far. Photo: UnSplash/ JC Gellidon Health New Zealand has finally started making payments to former employees who were owed money for incorrectly calculated holiday...

world Fierce winds stoke fires, bring extreme heat to Australia and New Zealand

WELLINGTON/SYDNEY — Wild, hot winds swept across Australia and New Zealand on Wednesday (Oct 22), fuelling wildfires and sending spring temperatures soaring, breaking October heat records in parts of Sydney. Australia's weather bureau said a...

TFE Hotels strengthens leadership in New Zealand and Western Australia

TFE Hotels has expanded its leadership team across New Zealand and its Rendezvous Hotels in Perth and Queenstown. Stuti Kumar has been appointed director of people and capability, New Zealand. Kumar previously served as general manager of people...

Strong winds fuel wildfires across Australia, New Zealand

Wild, hot winds swept across Australia and New Zealand fuelling wildfires and sending spring temperatures soaring, breaking October heat records in parts of Sydney. Australia's weather bureau said a powerful mass of hot air that built up over the...

Australia and New Zealand issue extreme fire danger warnings as heat records tumble

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Record heat and gale-force winds fuel wildfires across Australia, New Zealand

WELLINGTON, Oct 22 — Wild, hot winds swept across Australia and New Zealand on Wednesday, fuelling wildfires and sending spring temperatures soaring, breaking October heat records in parts of Sydney. Australia’s weather bureau said a powerful mass...

Tāmaki Drive Closure: Check Before You Travel Tomorrow Morning

Press Release – Auckland Transport There are no impacts to train services this evening and a reminder that the train network will not be operating from tomorrow until Tuesday morning due to planned major rail upgrades. Auckland Transport (AT) is...

Fierce winds stoke fires, send temperatures soaring in Australia and New Zealand

Wild, hot winds swept across Australia and New Zealand on Wednesday, fueling wildfires and sending spring temperatures soaring past 40 degrees Celsius in parts of Sydney. Australia's weather bureau said a powerful mass of hot air that built up...

Fierce winds stoke fires, bring extreme heat to Australia and New Zealand

WELLINGTON – Wild, hot winds swept across Australia and New Zealand on Oct 22, fuelling wildfires and sending spring temperatures soaring, breaking October heat records in parts of Sydney. Australia’s weather bureau said a powerful mass of hot air...

Michael Hill New Zealand store sales down in first update for 2026

“As we turn the page to a new chapter, we are excited to welcome our new CEO, Jonathan Waecker. Jonathan’s appointment marks a pivotal moment for the Michael Hill Group, bringing fresh leadership and new perspectives to guide our next phase of...

Exhibitor applications open for MEETINGS 2026 at NZICC Auckland

MEETINGS 2026 opens exhibitor registration at NZICC, offering New Zealand’s business events sector new networking, visibility, and growth opportunities. Exhibitor applications are now open for MEETINGS 2026, New Zealand’s business events industry...

Matildas to play New Zealand in Gosford

The Central Coast is set to host one of the nation’s most popular sporting teams, with the Matildas confirming an international friendly against New Zealand’s Football Ferns at polytec Stadium in Gosford this November. The highly sought-after home...

world Australia and New Zealand brace for fierce winds and heat

WELLINGTON — Australia and New Zealand face further damaging winds and heat this week, with meteorological agencies on Wednesday (Oct 22) warning conditions will deteriorate in coming days. New Zealand's forecaster MetService said gusts could...

2027 holidays to five countries are already selling out due to rare total solar eclipse

On August 2, 2027, the Sun will 'go out' for up to six minutes. The incredible phenomenon will be most visible across North of Africa and parts of the Middle East A rare full eclipse will take place on August 2(Image: AFP or licensors) A rare...