Waking up for a day of exploring the Gold Coast’s local beaches, surf breaks or theme parks requires some serious energy.Don’t tackle the day on an empty stomach: we’ve dished up whe…
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A Bataclan survivor’s wheelchair journey across New Zealand
On November 13, 2015, Pierre Cabon was injured in the Bataclan attacks in Paris. The bullet hit his spine, and he lost the use of his legs. Five years later, he and his partner Myriam took on the Tong…
Qantas secures new funding as coronavirus battle continues
Qantas has completed a new round of debt funding, securing $1.05 billion in additional liquidity to strengthen its position as it manages through the Coronavirus outbreak.This debt has been secured ag…
Room Check: New Zealand weekend getaway at the Hilton Lake Taupō
Courtney Whitaker reviews the Hilton Lake TaupōLocation: The hotel sits beside the popular DeBretts Hot Springs, just a five-minute drive from Taupō’s city centre, on Napier Rd, and 15…
Emirates to ground majority of fleet from Wednesday as Covid-19 toll grows
Emirates will temporarily cease most passenger operations this week as the world battles an outbreak of coronavirus.The Dubai-based airline said it would ground almost all passenger services from Marc…
Tokyo 2020 Olympics delayed until next summer
The Tokyo 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic games will be moved to next year as the world battles the coronavirus outbreak.The event had been due to begin on July 24th.Following a decision earlier, o…
Crocs, cane toads and corellas on the river to Kalumburu
I first heard about the Kimberley from Ben Weigl, during the first New Zealand packrafting meet-up in Murchison in January 2016. Red rock, aboriginal art, crocodiles, amazing fishing, interesting and …
Air Chathams maintaining Whanganui to Auckland flights despite Covid-19 cut backs
Air Chathams is maintaining flights between Whanganui and Auckland, and says it’s doing everything in its power to ensure passenger health and wellbeing.“I can’t believe how fast thi…
Not travelling? Now’s the time to perfect your travel photography
Any award-winning travel photographer will tell you the best way to improve your skills is to practice, practice, practice.You might not be able to travel far right now, but that doesn’t mean yo…
Go NZ: Great holiday ideas for Hawke’s Bay
Hawke’s Bay – Art Deco, great wine, food and cycling, (sometimes, all in one event). Yes, it’s the region known for Art Deco, orchards and vineyards but it has so much more to offer.…