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...

Icon wins $201m Precinct Properties’ contract for NZ’s tallest new student accommodation tower

“Together, these projects bring our committed student accommodation pipeline to 1602 beds - a significant step toward meeting the growing demand for high-quality student housing in Tāmaki Makaurau.” Precinct aims to have the Queen St tower...

The best ‘set-jetting’ destinations for 2026 travel named – from southern Greece to the Yorkshire Dales

We’re in October now, which means that unless you’re lucky enough to have an early winter vacation booked, the next time you travel will be in 2026. If you’re starting to hunt for holiday destinations, why not consider a spot of set-jetting? In...

Lebanon needs to be flexible on a US proposal about Israel

Last week, the US envoy for Lebanon, Morgan Ortagus, attended a session of the committee established to monitor the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire put in place almost a year ago. Ms Ortagus brought with her a proposal for how negotiations between the...

Hennessy debuts travel retail-exclusive Paradis Zodiac Miniatures in Asia Pacific

Twelve signs, one spirit: The Zodiac Miniatures Collection captures Hennessy Paradis’ artistry through a dozen bespoke decanters inspired by the constellationsMoët Hennessy Travel Retail has unveiled the Hennessy Paradis Zodiac Miniatures...

Jamie Melham on Half Yours only second woman to win Melbourne Cup

Jamie Melham became only the second woman jockey to win the Aus$10 million (US$6.5 million) Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, steering Half Yours to victory in Australia's "race that stops a nation". The five-year-old gelding pulled clear in the final...

Diwali 2025 Travel Trends: Indians Opt For Extended Getaways, Spiritual Journeys And Family Celebrations Abroad

Last Updated:October 15, 2025, 11:31 IST Diwali 2025 will see a surge in festive travel, with Indians opting for longer holidays, spiritual experiences, and family celebrations abroad redefining how diwali is celebrated. From extended family...

Virgin Atlantic Finalizes New Long-Haul Route

Virgin Atlantic confirmed this week that it will launch nonstop service between London Heathrow and Seoul early next year. Starting March 29, 2026, the carrier will offer daily flights between the two cities. The springtime launch will allow...

Dame Jacinda Ardern praises eco warrior Prince William's 'relentless optimism'

Dame Jacinda Ardern has offered powerful praise for her "friend" Prince William's incredible work in the environmental space. The former New Zealand Prime Minister, who is a Trustee of The Earthshot Prize, hailed the Prince of Wales' "relentless...

Australians buy top Kiwi holiday park for $50m

Hampshire Holiday Parks snapped up Lake Taupō Holiday Resort last week, adding to its burgeoning collection of Kiwi tourist attractions. In the last two years, the Australian company has acquired nine New Zealand resorts, putting the squeeze on...

Premier League stars jet off on holiday: Erling Haaland takes advantage of extended break in Marbella, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah search for sun - and ex-England star heads to Dubai with glamorous wife

By LUKE AUGUSTUS, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 11:25 EDT, 15 October 2025 | Updated: 12:23 EDT, 15 October 2025 The October international break has come to a close but that has not stopped some footballers from enjoying some downtime before...

Quintessa takes the road less travelled to Triple Crown final

“She is really good off a different build-up due to the rain, obviously it’s not the ideal prep but we think we have got her as good as we can have her,” Bergerson said. “It’s a bit of a query going from 1400 to 2000m, but she was really good...

Happiest in the kitchen: Maurice calls time at The Snug after 34 years trading in Bantry

I slipped through the historic doors of The Snug before opening time on a Tuesday morning to find Maurice O’Donovan waiting to tell me his story. BY TILLY ROBERTS He spoke with pride about his 34 years as head chef and owner of one of Bantry’s...

Namibia ready to co-host 2026 U/19 Cricket World Cup …set to reach one billion global audience

Adolf Kaure Cricket Namibia’s Marketing Manager, Natalia Nauyoma, stated that Namibia is prepared to co-host the 2026 U/19 International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup with neighbouring Zimbabwe in January 2026. She made this...

It's official: NSW is the top domestic Australian travel destination right now

Spring has well and truly sprung, and Aussies are taking flight. New data has revealed that more than two-thirds of Australians are planning on taking to the skies (or hitting the road) for a holiday this season, with a major trend towards...

Tamborine Mountain travel guide: Best wellness retreats and things to do

Armed with a map marking the best roads, sights and picnic spots, I head off. This involves a few shared cycle/footpaths, but mainly roads, and while it’s initially daunting, I soon realise the considerate locals are happy to share the road. “We...

Envoyage empowers travel advisors at Worldwide 2025

Envoyage brought together more than 400 travel professionals from five countries at its flagship global event, Worldwide recently in Sun City, South Africa, connecting them with industry partners and members from its five core markets: Australia,...

Rutgers launches first underwater craft to travel world's oceans

"These will deliver early warnings of extreme weather and will track the impact of shifting ocean currents...," Teledyne Marine CEO Brian Maguire said It is scheduled to explore the waters along Gran Canaria off Morocco; Cape Town, South Africa;...

Back Country Cuisine’s two camping meals, Spaghetti Bolognaise and Mushroom Bolognaise, recalled over undeclared egg

Two ready-to-eat camping meals have been recalled due to an undeclared allergen. The alert for Back Country Cuisine’s Spaghetti Bolognaise and Mushroom Bolognaise, both made by Sea to Summit Pty Ltd, was issued by Food Standards Australia New...