As international travel ramps up for the year ahead, experts are warning Kiwis of the requirements that are often overlooked.
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The F150 steam locomotive was one of the F class of trains manufactured in Glasgow in the late 1800s.
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New Zealand’s major airlines explain their cabin baggage policies and why they’re enforced at the gate.
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UK-based recruiters say it is a difficult time to secure work in the city, even for experienced expats.
Sat, Jan 17
Auckland’s public transport fares and the price for on-street parking and Auckland Transport-managed carparks will increase from next month.
Fri, Jan 16
The latest Henley & Partners Passport Index has been released.
Wed, Jan 14
Travel agents are warning that many passengers are unaware of the change, which will come into effect for expat British and Irish dual citizens from next month.
There's a whole host of reasons not to drag that bulky bag onto your flight.
The smell was "in the flight deck detected by the pilots", Air Canada said.
Tue, Jan 13
One Christchurch family said they took four days to get home, starting with driving from Whangamatā to Wellington for a sailing that never happened.
Mon, Jan 12
High winds on Sunday caused "widespread disruption across our network", with Air NZ cancelling around 50 flights to and from the capital.
A two-vehicle crash at around 12.45pm today has resulted in multiple people injured, police said.
Sat, Jan 3
2025’s most read: Tired of being broke in Auckland the Tuckers packed up and became digital nomads, paying off their debts along the way. Next stop: home ownership in New Zealand.
Life
Fri, Jan 2
Four of the people aboard were Navy officers and four were civilians, including a child, Mexico’s Navy said.
World
December 23, 2025
Hamilton airport expects to wrap up end the this year with its busiest ever month after the installation of new Jetstar and Airnz routes.
With a bit more intent, AI research can yield different and rewarding travel destinations, experts say.
December 22, 2025
Customs is ramping up border security with new tech, expanded eGate access, and a major crackdown on corrupt baggage handlers.
Crime and Justice
Maintenance documentation for the aircraft showed it was not flown for extended periods from June 2021 until it was leased and operated by Swan River Seaplanes in late December 2024.
December 20, 2025
A few extra holiday calories won’t undo your long-term health – but side effects can put a damper on your trip.
The AA has urged motorists to prepare for conditions it says routinely catch New Zealanders out.
Gary Cargill returned to New Zealand with deep cuts and a broken hand after a disastrous end to a weekend on the Gold Coast.
December 18, 2025
The South Island's claimed three of the most popular holiday hotspots for domestic travel.
December 16, 2025
The Department of Internal Affairs expects a surge in applications as the first wave of 10-year passports approaches expiry.
December 15, 2025
More than 2.5 million travellers are expected through Auckland Airport this summer in one of its busiest seasons since the Covid-19 pandemic.
December 12, 2025
MBIE found two portable baggage scales used by Jetstar at Wellington Airport to be non-compliant as they were not level when tested, and did not meet approval conditions.
Business
December 11, 2025
