Air New Zealand says it is getting plans in place for a travel bubble with the Cook Islands, but the Government still has to give the go-ahead.It is understood, Cabinet has been discussing plans to op…
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Auckland rents are down; some are blaming Airbnb owners
New Zealand rent prices recently dropped for the first time in a decade, leading some property experts to blame Airbnb owners for the drop.Kiwi renters starting new rentals in May were offered margina…
Travel deals: Get in the spirit on a Waiheke gin-making course
Thermal adventure at Te PuiaWatch, hear and smell the Southern Hemisphere’s largest active geyser, Pōhutu, and vast expanses of highly-active mud pools at Te Puia, Rotorua, where twice-week…
Hint when Australia’s international air travel could open again
Australian treasurer Josh Frydenberg has dropped a big clue in the economic update that he expects international air travel to resume and Australia’s borders to reopen on January 1, 2021.But don…
Coronavirus covid 19: Viking to return to world cruise by 2021
Viking Cruises has made a prediction for calmer waters ahead, announcing the return of its “world cruise” for the 2021 season.The luxury cruise line which specialises in round-the-world it…
GO NZ: Why a Hokianga holiday is a good alternative to the Bay of Islands
Why you should skip the Bay and head to the HarbourAs I strolled along Rawene’s waterfront Russell Esplanade on a warm early-January evening, I heard a young lad behind me tell his mate, “…
Cruise & Maritime Voyages placed into administration in UK; affiliate in Germany faces similar scenario
Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) has been placed into administration in the UK, while TransOcean Tours (owned by CMV) is facing the same scenario in Germany. All departures have been cancelled for …
Cruise & Maritime Voyages ceases operations
U.K.-based Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) has ceased operations after the cruise line failed to secure funding.Financial firm Duff & Phelps was appointed administrator for the cruise line, ac…
GO NZ: An overnight glamping stay on Kāpiti Island
Birdlife abounds on Kapiti Island, however the star of the show was too shy, writes Pamela WadeThe trip to Kāpiti Island was meant to be all about the little spotted kiwi — but clearly nobo…
European airlines and airports criticize lack of coordination in borders reopening
Last week, major European airlines and airports criticized the lack of coordination in the European Union on the reopening of external borders, despite the fact that the 27 member states had agreed a …