Articles by Sarah Harris
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Travel
Man forced to pay airline $35,000 following argument with girlfriend mid-flight
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 1:01PMA British man has been ordered to pay United Airlines almost $35,000 after he threatened to “mess up the plane” and caused...
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Travel
Qantas to make expensive add-on free for all travellers
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 12:40PMA long-haul international flight has often been a time to watch several movies back-to-back, read books, eat and nap. In...
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Travel
New report reveals why Latam Flight LA800 nosedived, injuring 50 people
Monday, 22 April 2024, 2:04PMOn March 11, dozens of people were injured when Latam Flight LA800 suddenly lost altitude and tossed crew and passengers...
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Travel
Air NZ has revealed changes to its fare structure. Here's what you need to know
Monday, 22 April 2024, 11:28AMKiwis travelling on Air New Zealand to Australia and the Pacific Islands can expect more in-flight entertainment, snacks...
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Travel
Auckland spot makes global list of most boring attractions
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 3:49PMAfter spending money and precious leave on a holiday, the last thing one wants to be is utterly bored. Since many ‘famous’ museums,...
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Business
Why is Newshub closing? What we know about the decision to axe the broadcaster
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 3:23PMIt housed some of the country’s best television reporters, broke some of the biggest stories and held political leaders’...
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Travel
Most Kiwis hate hugging in public, unless they're in this location
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 1:47PMIf you need a comforting hug from a friend or family member in Aotearoa, there’s one place you’re far more likely to get...
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National
Parnell lodge fire: Owners obtained $22m in emergency housing grants across 6 years
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 6:59AMAn Auckland duo who own several motels across the city including the Parnell lodge badly damaged in a fire last on Sunday...
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Travel
Live snakes and $44k rings: Crazy list shares items travellers lost in 2023
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 2:15PMTwo snakes, a medieval battle armour vest and a suitcase full of wigs (and nothing else) were among the 40 most bizarre items...
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Travel
Baby receives unbelievable gift from airline after being born mid-flight
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 1:18PMA young traveller is in for a life of adventure after being born mid-flight and then gifted 90 free flights by the airline. A...
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National
Odd visitor to supermarket carpark keeps shoppers guessing
Friday, 29 March 2024, 11:46AMAn unusual-looking gull spotted at Whangārei’s Pak’nSave supermarket carpark has shoppers wondering whether the bird is a...
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National
TVNZ staff rally outside broadcaster's Auckland HQ in opposition to proposed cuts
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 2:14PMTelevision New Zealand (TVNZ) staffers are rallying outside the broadcaster’s Auckland HQ today in a bid to save Sunday,...
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Business
TVNZ staff rally outside broadcaster’s Auckland HQ in opposition to proposed cuts
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 2:04PMTelevision New Zealand (TVNZ) staffers are rallying outside the broadcaster’s Auckland HQ today in a bid to save Sunday,...
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Lifestyle
This is the busiest day to fly during Easter and school holidays
Wednesday, 27 March 2024, 8:59PMFew things sour the start of a holiday like an airport terminal packed with people or, in a worst-case scenario, long queues...
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Travel
Here's where Gen Z and millennial Kiwis find travel inspiration
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 8:48PMA recent travel survey has revealed how millennial and Gen Z Kiwis find inspiration - and the results aren’t entirely expected. When...
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Politics
TVNZ reveals new political editor
Monday, 25 March 2024, 11:53AMVeteran TV reporter Maiki Sherman has been appointed TVNZ political editor, the first wahine Māori to lead the 1News political...
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Travel
This was the most common cause of travel disruption in 2023, study reports
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 3:00PMHalf of all Kiwi travellers faced travel disruption in 2023, with air travel responsible most of the time. The Future of...
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National
Botanic Gardens daylight sex assault: Tourist traumatised after attack
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 12:48PMWarning: This article discusses sexual assault and may be distressing for some readers. A 23-year-old Chilean tourist has...
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Travel
Price hike: Great Walks tracks to become more expensive from July
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 4:31PMCompleting one of New Zealand’s Great Walks will become more expensive following an announcement by the Department of Conservation. Prices...
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National
'I felt like a criminal': Mum's Oranga Tamariki vindication
Sunday, 17 March 2024, 3:08PMA North Island mother spent nine months waiting for Oranga Tamariki to assess allegations her children’s father had exposed...
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National
New court document reveals details of Golriz Ghahraman's shoplifting
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 9:45AMA newly-released court document has revealed details about which items former MP Golriz Ghahraman stole, and how she did...
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Politics
Ex-Green MP Golriz Ghahraman admits shoplifting charges
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 2:01PMGolriz Ghahraman has pleaded guilty to all her charges in the Auckland District Court today. The former Green MP admitted...
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National
Brynderwyn road closure: Nearly 100,000 tonnes of soil cut so far
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 1:04PMCritical Brynderwyn Hills work to futureproof the route from extreme weather events is on track despite recent rain. New...
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Lifestyle
Is it safe to fly Boeing? What to know about the recent freak accident
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 9:17PMDozens of people were injured and 13 hospitalised after a Latam Airways flight from Sydney to Auckland experienced a large...