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Kiwi's fight for a Covid-19 test very tricky in Atlanta

In late April, the state opened up several sites in Atlanta where any adult with an ID could get...

Kiwi's fight for a Covid-19 test very tricky in Atlanta

Former Allied Press reporter Rosie Manins has been living in Atlanta as a permanent resident since March 2019. She reports on her experience of trying to get a Covid test as the state of Georgia recorded 1800 new cases yesterday.

Support for decision to not approve Wanaka to Chch flights

Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult has backed the Queenstown Airport Corporation over its decision not to approve Sounds Air’s proposed scheduled service between Wanaka Airport and Christchurch.

Burning bushes to invisible kayaks: NZ's weirdest tourist attractions

Perpetually burning bushes, invisible kayaks and gramophones the size of houses are some of the weirdest New Zealand attractions that have to be seen to be believed.

'Tricky and vulnerable situation': Visa applicants in the dark

Diego and Carolina Rodriguez and their daughters, Sophia and Olivia, who are stranded in Colombia...

'Tricky and vulnerable situation': Visa applicants in the dark

A Canterbury family who were on the cusp of gaining residence in NZ when coronavirus struck now fear their immigration dream may be over.

Glacier shows ice decline

Brewster Glacier is located in Mt Aspiring National Park. Photo: Getty

Glacier shows ice decline

About 13 million cubic metres of ice have been lost from the Brewster Glacier in Mt Aspiring National Park over the past four years, Niwa scientists have found.

Hamilton to Christchurch flights prove popular post-lockdown

Hamilton Airport. Photo: Hamilton and Waikato Tourism

Hamilton to Christchurch flights prove popular post-lockdown

Christchurch is proving to be a popular destination for travellers flying out of Hamilton Airport.

Fog at Christchurch Airport delays travel

Foggy conditions are delaying air travel in and out of Christchurch.

Queenstown airport decision 'years away'

Queenstown airport decision 'years away'

A new international airport built within two hours' drive of Queenstown could bring 50,000 additional commercial flights and almost two million new passengers to the tourist resort.

Kiwis rushing to holiday hot spots, but how long will it last?

Canterbury has experienced a big rise in local tourism bookings led by the Mackenzie District and Christchurch.

City-bound lane from Main South Rd opening this weekend

A single city-bound lane on the new motorway will open at the Main South Road bridge in Christchurch on Sunday.

Exploring the role of electric cars in tourism

Exploring the role of electric cars in tourism

A Lincoln University researcher is looking at how electric vehicles could be used to power New Zealand's tourism industry.

Free bus and ferry trips coming to an end in Chch, Timaru

Free bus and ferry trips coming to an end in Chch, Timaru

Public bus and ferry trips will no longer be free in Christchurch and Timaru from June 15.

15 ways to enjoy the long weekend in Canterbury

Celebrate Queen’s Birthday weekend with a fun-filled day close to home.

Holiday deals hoping to encourage domestic tourism

Holiday deals hoping to encourage domestic tourism

Cut-price campervan deals are encouraging Kiwis to holiday at home - but hotels, motels and restaurants are not seeing much movement ahead of the long weekend.

Billboard bungle: American Airlines' confuses Milford Sound with Chch

A billboard at LAX promoting non-stop flights from LA to Christchurch features a backdrop of...

Billboard bungle: American Airlines' confuses Milford Sound with Chch

Christchurch and Milford Sound are more than 750km apart - but anyone leaving LAX could be forgiven for thinking they are the same place.

Company fined for operating South Island tours without permit

Company fined for operating South Island tours without permit

Adventure tourism business Active Planet has pleaded guilty to three charges of commercial guiding without a permit in the South Island.

A pandemic’s terrible toll: Thousands of Kiwis killed in weeks

Public health researcher Warwick Brunton with an original public health warning poster produced...

A pandemic’s terrible toll: Thousands of Kiwis killed in weeks

Health reporter Mike Houlahan looks at how Otago and Southland coped with a disease which killed about 1000 people in just a few weeks.

Singapore-Christchurch service launched by Air NZ

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Photo: NZ Herald

Singapore-Christchurch service launched by Air NZ

Air New Zealand has launched a Singapore to Christchurch seasonal service which will run until February.

A taste of Vietnam

A taste of Vietnam

From Saigon to Hanoi, the street food is extraordinary. But many restaurants will also leave you sated at $20 per head, writes Kate Preece.

A flying visit to Vietnam

A guide lowers himself into the Cu Chi Tunnels. Photo: Supplied.

A flying visit to Vietnam

Six flights, five cities and four hotels in eight days. Kate Preece dips her toes into a culture influenced by many, yet still very much its own entity.

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