Aquatica Orlando "Glows Up" With New Holiday Lighting and Lantern Event Debuting Next Month

SeaWorld’s water park, Aquatica, is getting ready to get in on the holiday fun, bringing a new light and lantern experience to Orlando for the holidays. What’s Happening: This holiday season, Aquatica Orlando will debut ILLUMINATE – A Lantern...

Why now is a good time for Aussies to visit New Zealand

Australians already favour visiting New Zealand over the school holidays, but with the Aussie dollar’s recent surge against the kiwi, they have even more reasons to do so with all the extra money in their pockets. This week the Australian dollar...

Auckland Central Fire Station evacuated after asbestos found in building

The safety and wellbeing of firefighters was “of the utmost importance” and the station had been closed, Stiffler said. Precautionary air monitoring and swab testing around the station would take place today. The New Zealand Professional...

Letter: Travel advisories about visiting the U.S. abound. Where would we be if our ancestors faced these warnings?

FILE - In this undated file photo, a group of immigrants who arrived at Ellis Island in New York wait in line to begin immigration proceedings. Ellis Island, the former immigration inspection station, is adjacent to the Statue of Liberty. (AP...

Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Ministerial Meeting – October 2025

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon Don Farrell, met with New Zealand Minister for Trade and Investment, Hon Todd McClay, for the annual Closer Economic Relations Ministerial Meeting...

Snap up return flights to Bali for $429 in major airline sale - plus more great travel deals right now

Travellers can snap up flights to Byron for less than a pub dinner for two, in Virgin's latest sale. The airline has launched a network-wide sale on more than one million Economy and Business Class domestic and international fares, starting from...

The Islamic mathematician who defied the Greeks to prove light travels straight

A set of rare books at a London library shows the impact that one Islamic mathematician had on western physics and astronomy – yet its author has always been more widely read in Europe than in the Middle East. The Book of Optics by Ibn Al Haytham,...

Lagardère Travel Retail revenue reaches record €1695m in Q3

Lagardère Group has posted its third-quarter 2025 revenue results, revealing Lagardère Travel Retail reached a record-breaking performance during the period, with revenue at €1695m, up 6.2% on a reported basis and 5.0% like-for-like. The strong...

World Travel Influencers’ worst public transport experience was in NZ

“We’ve travelled to 26 countries ... But this is the worst public transport.” Auckland Transport has set the record straight after an influencer couple described their public transport journey from Auckland Airport to Waitematā (Britomart) Station...

Mandatory vaccination against measles suggested

A top doctor in Samoa believes that to prevent another measles outbreak, vaccination rates need to increase, and the government may need to consider mandatory vaccination to protect everyone. Oceania University of Medicine Vice Chancellor...

The rise of trolley tourism: Booking.com reveals the surprising trend shaping where we travel in 2025

When it comes to why we go to where we go, we all know that the food culture plays a huge part in influencing whether we’ll travel somewhere or not. But it’s usually the restaurant and cafe-scene, as well as the local produce that dictates whether...

Walsh’s stunning swoop for iconic award; England’s latest hoax exposed: Talking Pts

Reece Walsh is one star performance away from being crowned the 2025 Golden Boot winner as the international game’s best player, if he can lead the Kangaroos to an Ashes series win. Meanwhile, axed fullback Jack Welsby is the latest over-hyped...

Sri Lanka Tourism’s glamorous “Night of Nights” lights up Brisbane

The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) hosted an unforgettable evening at the luxurious Sofitel Brisbane, drawing over 60 leading Australian travel agents for its exclusive “Night of Nights” event. The evening was a celebration of Sri...

Air New Zealand Celebrates 75 Years Of Wellington–Sydney Flights

Press Release – Air New Zealand Air New Zealand Chief Commercial Officer Jeremy OBrien says the anniversary reflects the enduring importance of the Tasman connection. Air New Zealand today marks 75 years since its first flight between Wellington...

Aquatica Orlando to debut new nighttime lantern experience for the holiday season

This holiday season, Aquatica Orlando will debut ILLUMINATE – A Lantern Festival at Aquatica, a brand-new nighttime experience transforming the waterpark into a realm of light and imagination. Expanding on nighttime traditions like AquaGlow, this...

Bafana Bafana’s class of 2002: Where are they now?

Four years after making their historic debut at the 1998 World Cup in France, South Africa returned to football’s grandest stage – this time in Korea and Japan. Led by the ever-reliable Lucas “Rhuu” Radebe and guided by caretaker coach Jomo Sono,...

Tourism Holdings’ lane change on emissions

World’s largest RV operator has reset its ‘baseline’ target, and measures just 1% of its greenhouse gas emissions inventory. Sourcing low-emission vehicles is a 'challenge', THL says. Campervan and tourism operator Tourism Holdings has walked back...

How does NKU men's basketball look for the upcoming season?

The NKU men's basketball team will have a new look for the coming season. NKU's top returner is senior guard Dan Gherezgher who was named Horizon League Preseason All-League Second Team after averaging 7.5 points per game. NKU's top newcomer is...

Auckland Transport under pressure over Scott Point road closure plan

Those living there are concerned the roadworks will severely affect their daily travel and restrict access for emergency services. The road also borders Scott Point Primary School, adding increased traffic during school drop-off and pick-up times....

Airports back New Zealand government’s freight initiatives

The New Zealand Airports Association has welcomed Transport Minister Chris Bishop’s announcement outlining new government initiatives to strengthen New Zealand’s freight system. Chief executive, Billie Moore, said the focus on freight growth and...