TVNZ Online Travel section

Syndicate content
Updated: 6 days 1 hour ago

Heading to the US? Tweet carefully

Wed, 01/02/2012 - 09:23
Tweets joking about "destroying America" have seen two friends barred from entering the United States and brought a warning for travellers to the US to watch their words

Singapore airlines confirm cracks in Airbus' wings

Tue, 31/01/2012 - 15:41
Singapore Airlines said it found examples of recently identified wing cracks in all six of the tested Airbus A380s.

Residency limits in Australia breeding Kiwi underclass - expert

Mon, 30/01/2012 - 09:08
An expert says the Government needs to reduce the plight of Kiwis living in Australia.

Key pushes for easing of Aust residency rules

Sat, 28/01/2012 - 19:45
John Key wants to make it easier for Kiwis to gain long term residence in Australia.

Woman drives 100km without kids

Tue, 24/01/2012 - 14:15
A Porirua woman drove nearly 100km before realising her two children were missing after they climbed from her van during a toilet break

Record travel week, says Auckland Airport

Mon, 23/01/2012 - 17:02
Auckland International Airport experienced record international travel demand earlier this month.  

Kiwi puts pressure on euro tourists

Sun, 22/01/2012 - 13:51
A high kiwi dollar against the euro is hurting the tourism industry as the cost of visiting soars for Europeans.

Fijian departure tax 'unfair and unacceptable'

Fri, 20/01/2012 - 21:14
Travellers to Fiji can expect to pay an extra NZD$34 in departure tax.

Jetstar fined after a clerk altered a passenger's nationality

Thu, 19/01/2012 - 14:47
Jetstar Airways has been fined after a check-in clerk altered a passenger's nationality to allow visa-free entry to New Zealand.

Wellington Airport named one of world's top terminals

Wed, 18/01/2012 - 14:01
Wellington Airport has been named as having the fourth best terminal in the world.

Sweden lets its citizens run Twitter account

Wed, 18/01/2012 - 07:02
In a bid to boost tourism, everyday Swedes are running the nation's twitter feed.

Some light aircraft models could face grounding

Sat, 14/01/2012 - 14:43
Some light aircraft models could be grounded if they are found to be unsafe.

Motorists warned of Auckland detours

Fri, 13/01/2012 - 17:18
A large section of Auckland's Northwestern Motorway will be closed this weekend.

Lost parcel passport causes costly start to Hamilton man's OE

Thu, 12/01/2012 - 06:59
A Hamilton man's dream OE has been thrown into chaos after a courier firm lost his passport and visa.

Air NZ's black plane debuts in Auckland

Wed, 11/01/2012 - 21:15
An Air New Zealand painted all black will touch down for the first time tomorrow at Auckland International Airport.

Wellington Airport named one of world's scariest landings

Wed, 11/01/2012 - 16:41
A travel journalist has named Wellington in a list of the 15 scariest airport landings.

The politics of tippling in Washington D.C. in election year

Wed, 11/01/2012 - 13:20
A self-described "drinking expert" prescribes an itinerary for tipplers in Washington.

Air NZ wins airline of the year award

Tue, 10/01/2012 - 10:42
The airline has won the award for the second time in three years.

A slip has closed the Johnsonville train line in Wellington

Mon, 09/01/2012 - 15:46
A slip has closed the Johnsonville train line in Wellington.

Wing cracks found on A380s, 'safety unaffected'

Fri, 06/01/2012 - 10:13
Minor cracks found in the wings of some A380s, but no safety concerns says Airbus.