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Business News | Indian Doctor Gains Spotlight for Osteomyelitis Cure at International Seminar in London
PNN New Delhi [India], November 4: In a landmark moment for Indian homoeopathy, Dr Vikas Singhal, a Chandigarh-based Classical Homoeopathic Physician, presented a fully cured case of chronic Osteomyelitis at the International Homoeopathic Congress...
Taiwan tourism centre opens in Sydney
Taiwan Tourism Administration has opened an information centre in Sydney to capitalise on rising Australian and New Zealand visitor numbers to the Asian destination. The Taiwan Tourism Information Centre (TTIC) in Sydney’s CBD has officially...
From theatre stage to sold-out stadium: Why Sydney’s weekend buzz is worth crossing the Tasman for
In fact, there’s so much happening in this city right now that it reminds us reticent Kiwis of why Sydney steals the spotlight and takes some of our best and brightest along with it. Step outside the Sydney Lyric, and the thrills easily switch...
These two Melbourne hotels were just recognised in the world’s most prestigious travel awards
Victoria has no shortage of incredible places to stay – from glittering city palaces to charming farmstays and playful revamped motels. And while we all have our favourites, it’s always interesting to hear what global travellers think about our...
Dr Alia Bojilova to headline BEIA Conference 2025 in Auckland
BEIA Conference 2025 names Dr Alia Bojilova keynote speaker, focusing on resilience, leadership and future trends in business events. Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has announced Dr Alia Bojilova as the keynote speaker for the BEIA...
Holiday deals ahead? Butter prices fall sharply before seasonal demand hits
News Holiday deals ahead? Butter prices fall sharply before seasonal demand hits A market advisor says butter prices are the lowest they’ve been since 2021. Katie Burgess with Ever.ag tells Brownfield large butter supplies have pushed prices down...
Hawai’i Tourism Oceania announces annual ‘Sea the Future’ event
Hawai’i Tourism Oceania, represented by The Walshe Group, has announced its annual ‘Sea the Future’ event, showing how travel and tourism play a positive role for community and environment. ‘Sea the Future’ is a regenerative tourism initiative,...
'Lesson was learned' - Peters on deleted tweet
Winston Peters reshared an image of the PM's post with just one word: "We...". Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The Foreign Affairs Minister says he deleted a tweet correcting a post made by the Prime Minister after "the lesson was learned". Christopher...
American passport drops out of top 10 for visa-free travel
New Zealand maintains steady ranking with visa-free access to 186 destinations. The Henley Passport Index 2025. New data from the International Air Transport Association (Iata) shows the United States passport is no longer ranked among the world’s...
Letters: If immigration numbers are too high, Tánaiste, it’s time to look at yourself and your coalition colleagues
In response to Mr Harris, I would like to say that his government has created this system. It tried to do the same thing with the homelessness crisis and somehow the coalition parties think that uttering such rhetoric apropos to high immigration...
Asia and Oceania’s travel elite honoured at World Travel Awards 2025 in Hong Kong
Asia and Oceania’s elite travel brands were in the spotlight at the World Travel Awards (WTA) in Hong Kong. The stars of the industry convened for the WTA Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2025 to find out who had won the most prestigious and highly...
Woman 'gang raped by seven men on holiday' as husband forced to watch in horror
The couple thanked friends for support on Instagram(Image: vueltaalmundoenmoto/Instagram) A travel influencer, who was motorcycling around the world with her husband, was gang-raped by seven men during an overnight stop. Three suspects have...
Daily NZX update, Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Here are the key things you need to know about in the NZX markets over the past 24 hours. Changes are as at 3:00 pm and may change when the market closes at 4:45 pm. WHAT THE NZX 50 INDEX IS DOING The NZX50 rises +0.4% today, extending its...
New travel rules (and costs) for Aussies visiting Japan
Japan is set to introduce a digital travel authorisation system for foreign visitors from over 70 countries, including Australians. Named JESTA (Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorisation), it follows the same approach as the USA’s ESTA and...
The Era of YOU: Booking.com Predicts the Top Trends Defining Travel in 2026, With Individuality Taking Center Stage
AMSTERDAM - Travel has always been personal, but in 2026 it will move far beyond one-size-fits-all itineraries. In 2026, travelers will reject conventions and lean into passions that feel distinctive and truly their own. From adrenaline-fueled...
Chinese travel to the Middle East soars in Golden Week
The Middle East saw a sharp increase in Chinese travellers during Golden Week. Golden Week is one of China’s most significant travel periods, combining National Day on 1 October with the Mid-Autumn Festival. During this year’s extended travel...
Fans are divided about Kevin and Janetta’s return to Travel Guides
Hundreds of fans have shared their opinions about Kevin Moloney and Janetta Jones returning to Travel Guides. The couple, who are a staple on the show, set the record straight after intense speculation about them leaving the show. Janetta took to...
Aussie city named 'best' in the region at top travel awards
An Australian city has landed a top accolade at a global travel awards ceremony. Melbourne won the Oceania's Leading City Destination for 2025 at the World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony in Hong Kong this week. Known as the sporting...
Easier Journeys For East Auckland Drivers
Press Release – Auckland Transport Traffic heading towards Howick will be able to use the flyover between the South Eastern Highway and Pakranga Road from this Saturday 18 October. About 16,000 East Auckland drivers a day enjoying easier journeys...
UNPACK ’26: EXPEDIA REVEALS HOW UAE TRAVELERS WILL EXPLORE THE WORLD IN 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 15, 2025-- Today, Expedia Group released Unpack ’26: The Trends in Travel ™. The annual global report, following last year’s debut of UAE insights, highlights shifts in traveler behavior and the...