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.
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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.
Pensioner told to repay $11k after being stranded
Pensioner told to repay $11,300 after border restrictions left her stranded
A 77-year-old Christchurch woman who was stuck in Australia due to the border restrictions says not only was her pension stopped but she also received a demand to repay more than $11,000.
Chathams hope border reopening won't stunt growth
Chatham Islands businesses hope border reopening won't stunt tourism boost
With international borders closed, more Cantabrians have been ticking the Chatham Islands off their bucket list than before the pandemic.
First MIQ-free flight into Christchurch
First MIQ-free flight into Christchurch
The shift from MIQ to home isolation for vaccinated Kiwis travelling from Australia has kicked in - a big boost for Christchurch Airport which is expecting three times the number of flights.
Changes to Lincoln Rd bus lane plan
Changes to Lincoln Rd bus lane plan
A plan to put more bus lanes along a busy section of Lincoln Rd in Christchurch is likely to be changed after community feedback.
Nelson-Auckland flights linked to Omicron cases
Nelson-Auckland flights linked to Omicron cases
Two flights between Nelson and Auckland have been added to the ever-growing list of locations of interest connected to at least one person with Omicron.
Air NZ cancels about 120 flights after border reopening plan delayed
Air NZ cancels about 120 flights after border reopening plan delayed
Air New Zealand has cancelled about 120 flights after the government announced there would be a delay to the phased reopening of international borders.
Temporary changes to busy intersection
Traffic light fault behind changes to busy Christchurch intersection
The speed limit has been lowered at a busy Christchurch intersection due to a cable fault causing significant problems with the traffic lights.
Tears flow at airport as families reunited
Tears flow as families reunited at Christchurch Airport
Four generations of the Edwards family - including baby Leo who was born under lockdown - were reunited for the first time in months at Christchurch Airport yesterday.