Travelling duo the deal
Shawn McAvinue says as he and his wife leave their children with her parents in Dunedin and head off for a weekend in Waitaki.
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Woman ‘not too hopeful’ of STA Travel refund
Woman ‘not too hopeful’ of STA Travel refund
A South Island woman's cancelled flights were quickly refunded by her airline, but the money went to a travel agency that has now filed for insolvency.
Police to use unmarked SUVs to target speedsters in Canterbury
Police to use unmarked SUVs to target speedsters in Canterbury
New mufti police vehicles will be used to catch unsuspecting speeding drivers in Canterbury.
Flight Centre in talks with staff over closing 23 more stores, job losses
Flight Centre in talks with staff over closing 23 more stores, job losses
The travel agency firm has already lost half of its 1200-strong workforce due to the Covid pandemic - now more job losses look likely.
Bid to lure locals' friends and family to Fiordland
Bid to lure locals' friends and family to Fiordland
Fiordland locals are being encouraged to help stimulate the visitor economy by inviting family and friends to visit.
Chch Airport should have considered Maori history at Tarras site
Chch Airport should have considered Maori history at Tarras site
The early Maori occupation of Tarras should have been considered by Christchurch Airport before it bought farmland for a proposed new airport, a tourist operator says.
Jetstar suspending more flights around NZ
Jetstar suspending more flights around NZ
Jetstar has suspended flights around New Zealand until at least September 6.
Warning over 'significant' travel delays on Waimakariri Bridge
Warning over 'significant' travel delays on Waimakariri Bridge
Motorists are being warned to expect "significant delays" when crossing the Waimakariri Bridge due to resurfacing work.
Travel agency failure hits Christchurch couple
Travel agency failure hits Christchurch couple
A Christchurch couple who had to cancel their big OE are now fighting to get their money back from a travel agent but may have to take a big hit.
Air NZ outlines what it's doing to stop Covid spread
Air NZ outlines what it's doing to stop Covid spread
Air New Zealand has outlined Covid-19 safety measures amid fears about the risk of infection from aircrew.
More Auckland flights heading to South Island
More Auckland flights heading to South Island
Multiple flights from Auckland will arrive in Christchurch, Queenstown, Dunedin and Southland today despite the level 3 Covid restrictions in place in the city.
My town: Lawrence
My town: Lawrence
Over the next eight weeks we will showcase great spots around the South Island as we are making great strides to see more of our own backyards through the eyes of locals. After all, there is nothing like getting travel advice from a local. Quentin Currall, of Lawrence, explains why you should visit his home town
Bus users told to avoid peak travel times
Bus users told to avoid peak travel times
Christchurch bus passengers are being urged to avoid travelling at peak times after the move to alert level 2 from noon on Wednesday.
Masks needed on Air NZ flights out of Auckland
Masks needed on Air NZ flights out of Auckland
Air New Zealand is making mask wearing compulsory on all flights out of Auckland.
Electronic speed sign trial on hold across city
Electronic speed sign trial on hold across city
The trial programme to install electronic signs across Christchurch that tell motorists how fast they’re going has been put on hold.
Harrowing CCTV footage show Kiwis' near misses with trains
Harrowing CCTV footage show Kiwis' near misses with trains
Harrowing CCTV footage released by Kiwirail shows Kiwis' near misses with trains as the organisation campaigns for Rail Safety Week.
Travel bubble with Cook Islands 'before end of year' - Ardern
Travel bubble with Cook Islands 'before end of year' - Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hopes a travel bubble with the Cooks Islands will be up and running by the end of this year.
Outbreak keeps Kiwi cancer patients from potentially life-saving treatment
Outbreak keeps Kiwi cancer patients from potentially life-saving treatment
Some New Zealand cancer patients are going without potentially life-saving treatment because of rising Covid-19 cases in Melbourne.
Christchurch’s heart to beat
Christchurch’s heart to beat
Christchurch’s reawakened tourist draws offer a fresh safari of sights and experiences, as Mike Yardley discovered on a post-lockdown exploration of his hometown.
Jetstar increasing domestic flights from August
Jetstar increasing domestic flights from August
Jetstar is dramatically increasing its domestic schedule for August, including more flights into Christchurch.