New speed limits on Christchurch-Akaroa highway from September 2
Motorists driving between Christchurch and Akaroa have been warned to look out for the lower speed limits being introduced next month.
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Domestic travellers face more flight cancellations
Domestic travellers face more flight cancellations
More than a dozen domestic flights have been delayed or cancelled in and out of Christchurch and Auckland airports today.
Air New Zealand warns of holiday disruptions
Air New Zealand warns of holiday disruptions
Travellers departing on their school holiday trips have been warned to prepare for disruptions as a combination of staffing and weather problems hit airlines.
13yo among passengers 'dumped' at airport
13yo solo traveller among passengers 'dumped' at Christchurch Airport
A 13-year-old solo traveller was among the passengers "dumped" at Christchurch Airport with no accommodation after a late night flight from Sydney was diverted from Wellington.
Air NZ cockpit problem causes 13-hour detour
Air New Zealand cockpit problem causes 13-hour detour from Christchurch to Auckland
An Air New Zealand service from Christchurch to Shanghai flew a 13-hour loop over the Pacific Ocean after developing a fault with its windshield.
Passengers 'dumped' at airport overnight
Passengers 'dumped' at Christchurch Airport overnight after flight diverted
More than 100 passengers were left stranded at Christchurch Airport last night after their flight to Wellington was diverted - and no accommodation was provided.
Pre-departure tests into NZ gone next week
Pre-departure tests into NZ gone next week
As of next Tuesday, people travelling to New Zealand will no longer need a negative pre-departure test.
Pre-departure test for NZ-bound passengers set to go
Pre-departure test for NZ-bound passengers set to go
Covid-19 test requirements for travellers heading for New Zealand look set to be scrapped from early next week.
Tenacious travel industry trail blazer mourned
Tenacious travel industry trail blazer mourned
The South Island travel agent community is mourning the loss of one of its most passionate and prominent businessmen.
High times on two wheels: Stunning South Island cycling tour
High times on two wheels: Stunning South Island cycling tour
In spite of the inevitable hills, I declined the offer of an electric bike on the Kaikōura and Molesworth hills because I have my own internal combustion engine, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Qantas set to land first in Queenstown
Qantas set to land first in Queenstown
The first scheduled international flight to Queenstown Airport in 330 days is set to touch down soon.
Ghost towns of New Zealand: Forgotten South
Ghost towns of New Zealand: Forgotten South
We're pretty good at filming American cowboy and western stories in the South Island but New Zealand has plenty of wild west and ghost-town tales of its own, writes Ewan McDonald.
Splendour off the beaten track
Splendour off the beaten track
North Canterbury’s Gore Bay Tourist Drive is a classic Kiwi detour, leading you along storied coastal nooks to geological wizardry and a sky-high place to stay above the clouds, writes Mike Yardley.
Emirates to launch premium economy class
Emirates to launch premium economy class on Christchurch-Dubai route
Emirates will launch its new premium economy class on its Christchurch-Dubai route later this year.
Rare glimpse of humpback near Akaroa Harbour
'Surprise': Rare glimpse of humpback whale near Akaroa Harbour
A group of lucky passengers on a cruise in Akaroa Harbour have caught a rare glimpse of a humpback whale in the area.
Airport firm building weather station to help assess area
Airport firm building weather station to help assess area
Christchurch Airport has started building a new automatic weather station to help it determine whether the controversial planned international airport at Tarras will fly.
In search of the 'Southern Lights'
Aurora hunting tourists depart Christchurch on Antarctic flights
In the early hours of Saturday morning, while most of Christchurch was sleeping, 270 sightseers were cruising over the Antarctic circle in search of the 'Southern Lights'.
Hot pools, stout and a Topp
Hot pools, stout and a Topp
Non-skier Gillian Vine finds plenty do in Methven without tackling the Mt Hutt skifield.
Hot pools, stout and a Topp
Hot pools, stout and a Topp
Gillian Vine found plenty to do in Methven.
Off to mum’s 101st birthday in UK
Off to mum’s 101st birthday: Travel agents upbeat as bookings soar
Rosemary George missed her mum’s 100th birthday in Northern Ireland due to the Covid pandemic - but she'll be there on June 1 when she turns 101.