A Boeing 787 operated by Hainan Airlines has left Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport and started its 12-hour flight to Paris.Carrying more than 100 passengers earlier, the flight was the first l…
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The New Year’s resolution you’ll want to keep: 6 walking holidays to take in Queensland
You know what a New Year means? A new you. A new you who’s going to graduate from short, national parks hikes to multi-day walking holidays. After all, you’ve grown up another year, so you…
Tour de Waikato: Taking an e-bike for a 70km spin
Day 1 – Ngāruawāhia – Hamilton Gardens (27km)When sleepy little Ngāruawāhia was bypassed by the Waikato Expressway, the riverside town became even quieter.However, havi…
AccorHotels ropes in Serena Williams as official ambassador; strikes three-year partnership with Tennis Australia
AccorHotels has announced two important new signings for the tennis world. Firstly, an exclusive new three-year deal with Tennis Australia as the exclusive hotel accommodation partner of the Australia…
Flight disruptions at Auckland Airport after damage closes runway
Flights have been disrupted at Auckland Airport this afternoon after damage to its sole runway caused a brief closure.The runway opened again shortly before 6pm this evening after being closed for abo…
New Zealand: Bach booking a breeze these days
Justine Tyerman no longer has to peer furtively in windows to check out prospective holiday baches.In the days before websites and the internet – yes, I was alive back then, along with a handful…
Tourism Fiji launches brand revitalisation to bring ‘Bula Spirit’ to the World
Tourism Fiji’s excited to announce a revitalised global brand campaign ready to roll-out in 2019. Produced by Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand, the refined campaign builds upon the destination&…
Nudist camp for sale: Katikati New Zealand naturist spot seeks new owner
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the person who has everything? Gift them a camp where the dress code is nothing!The Katikati Naturist Park in the Bay of Plenty is up for sale.The nudist hot…
Boeing agrees terms with Embraer for strategic partnership
Embraer and Boeing have approved to the terms of a strategic partnership.The approved terms define the joint venture comprising the commercial aircraft and services operations of Embraer, in which Boe…
United expands San Francisco service to include Melbourne, Toronto, New Delhi
Planned 2019 flight launches to Toronto, New Delhi and Melbourne, Australia, highlight what United is calling its largest-ever expansion of its San Francisco international network.United will begin Sa…