Articles by Madeleine Farman, Gia Garrick
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Travel
Is the future of travel set inside virtual reality?
Saturday, 7 October 2023, 4:53PMA new report forecasting potential trends in the travel industry has highlighted an urgent need for transformation, pointing...
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World
Anzac memorials among 42 new sites given World Heritage status
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 4:14PMUnesco has announced many new additions to the list of World Heritage sites, with 42 new places being anointed with the status. The...
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Travel
France will raise the airline ticket tax. Here’s why.
Friday, 11 August 2023, 4:26PMFrance is planning to raise taxes on airline tickets in an effort to divert funds to improve rail infrastructure and make travelling by...
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Travel
Not into space tourism? See otherworldly attractions right here on Earth
Saturday, 8 July 2023, 1:38PMAs more ambitious flights take to the skies, ventures of space tourism continue to hit the headlines. It’s not the first...
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National
DoC says 'unsustainable' Toyota Kiwi Guardian program to end this month
Tuesday, 4 July 2023, 2:19PMThe Department of Conservation, in consultation with Toyota New Zealand, has announced that the Toyota Kiwi Guardians (TKG) programme will...
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Travel
Rome's ancient wonder is ending free admission
Monday, 3 July 2023, 1:38PMVisitors heading to Rome’s Pantheon will now need to buy a ticket to enter the famous monument, as a new entrance fee, backed...
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Travel
Travelling by train in Canada and Italy? Things could soon change... for the better
Thursday, 29 June 2023, 1:14PMInternational rail travel might look a little different for travellers to the northern hemisphere this year, as experimental...
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Travel
Bed, breakfast and beyond! New Zealand's best B&B has been crowned
Thursday, 22 June 2023, 1:58PMThe bread and butter of New Zealand Bed & Breakfasts have been celebrated this week, with an industry awards programme crowning...
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Business
Air NZ and Ministry of Tourism announce $2 million towards sustainable aviation fuel studies
Friday, 16 June 2023, 9:32AMAir New Zealand and the Ministry of Tourism have announced a more than $2 million investment into the next phase of studies...
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Travel
Overtourism issues highlighted ahead of European summer travel season
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 2:50PMA new report has highlighted the cities that were most prone to overcrowding with travellers prior to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
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Travel
New York is sinking under the weight of its skyscrapers, says study
Thursday, 18 May 2023, 4:19PMThe weight of New York City’s towering, tourist-attracting skyscrapers could be causing the city to sink, according to a...
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Travel
'Neighbour Free': Airline reveals $32 upgrade to banish seat companions
Thursday, 18 May 2023, 1:14PMAustralian airline Qantas has released details of a new in-flight upgrade allowing economy passengers to reserve an empty...
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Travel
The 4 NZ 'bikepacking' trails named by Lonely Planet among world's best
Thursday, 4 May 2023, 2:27PMA new book from Lonely Planet called The Bikepackers’ Guide to the World has named the top New Zealand cycling trails for...
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Travel
Air NZ on the hunt for the greatest Kiwi snacks
Monday, 17 April 2023, 8:00AMAir New Zealand customers can expect to enjoy a new and surprising in-flight menu aboard domestic and international flights by...
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Travel
How to get through a traffic-delayed road trip this weekend
Thursday, 6 April 2023, 2:46PMThis weekend, NZTA Waka Kotahi is encouraging motorists to check for likely delays and plan ahead if they’re looking to travel along...
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Travel
This Air NZ route resumes just in time for winter holidays
Thursday, 9 March 2023, 3:08PMAir New Zealand will resume direct flights between Auckland and the Sunshine Coast from June 25 to October 15. Flights will...
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Travel
Newly launched cruise trip lasts three years
Thursday, 2 March 2023, 3:17PMIf you’re feeling burnt out with the hum of everyday life, are looking for a way to really drop off the radar for some quality...
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Politics
Shane Jones slammed for public sector comments
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 3:08PMNZ First minister Shane Jones is facing backlash over his comments about the public sector. The Regional Development Minister...
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National
Government to upgrade cyber security as attacks increase
Friday, 13 April 2018, 5:42AMCommunications Minister Clare Curran wants to expand New Zealand's international cyber-security efforts and is considering...
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Politics
Jonathan Coleman delivers valedictory speech
Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 8:59PMFormer cabinet minister Jonathan Coleman has delivered his valedictory speech in parliament. An MP for more than 12 years...
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Politics
Taxpayers Union says Coleman's resignation shows lack of honour
Friday, 30 March 2018, 8:43AMA lobby group believes taxpayers should be shocked that an electorate MP can simply quit when they get a better job offer,...
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Politics
Clash in parliament over Russian spy case
Friday, 30 March 2018, 6:36AMNational is still calling out the Government for "dancing around the issue" of Russia's involvement in the Salisbury nerve...
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Opinion
The Soap Box: Question time should be for the Government to defend its position
Monday, 19 March 2018, 6:24AMWhy not make Question Time an all-Opposition affront on the Government? Surely that’s the best way to make Parliament’s daily...
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Opinion
The Soap Box: Brownlee enjoying freedom from diplomatic responsibilities
Friday, 9 March 2018, 7:29AMIt’s very warm in Rarotonga at this time of year, and it didn’t surprise anyone when two MPs chose a cooler route (to swim)...