Queenstown, F7, New Zealand

AIRLINES: Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand re-partner

While their names have been linked for a few years, this time Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand are entering a more intimate relationship. Codeshare Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia have had a new codeshare agreement approved that will allow Virgin cus…

2024-08-23 05:26

My Ultimate Road Trip Itinerary for New Zealand’s South Island

The South Island of New Zealand is the country’s larger (but less-populated) island…but it’s also the most visually stunning. With just 23% of the country’s 5.2 million inhabitants, it’s a dramatic and beautiful island, home to wineries, wildlife, high-octane…

2024-08-21 05:40

Summer flying: Which airlines are coming and going at Auckland Airport

The key group of holidaymakers identified for airlines as cost-of-living crunch hits.

2024-08-21 01:00

Weather: Major rainmaker to hit South Island tomorrow, second system brewing

Moisture-packed weather system is set to slam into the south as another looms.

2024-08-20 22:48

Production design of “Godzilla x Kong” – interview with Tom Hammock

Continuing the ongoing series of interviews with creative artists working on various aspects of movie and TV productions, it is my pleasure to welcome back Tom Hammock. In this interview, he talks about the scope of blockbuster franchises, building physical s…

2024-08-20 21:53

Queenstown Airport pays record dividend as earnings edge up

Transtasman flights boost for southern tourist hotspot.

2024-08-20 18:00

Qantas in trial to make flying to Australia easier

Australia adopts digital arrival cards, following New Zealand's lead.

2024-08-20 02:00

Miss Polly’s Kitchen: Kiwi food blogger Polly Markus’ best food hacks and tips

With a new book out, Markus shares some advice to make cooking and entertaining easier.

2024-08-20 00:00

Kiwi billionaire Peter Thiel eyes possible shift to New Zealand

The tech titan says he is done with living in the Golden State.

2024-08-19 23:52

SPQR, Pilkingtons and Homeland: The iconic Auckland restaurants that closed in 2024

Homeland, SPQR, and Pilkingtons have all closed their doors since the start of this year.

2024-08-19 22:32