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Afraid of flying? Tune in to this song

If you’re a nervy flyer, Adele can help.
May 20, 5:55 pm
Tally-ho, chaps! The Best of British in Auckland

Homesick Brits and those who simply enjoy all things British would be wise to plan a...
May 20, 4:55 pm
Indian rapes prompt change, but slowly

A month in conservative India is enough to show that while abuse against women is being ...
May 20, 4:26 pm
Broome beach polo goes international

An Australian team beat India in a game of beach polo in Broome at the weekend, but the...
May 20, 4:06 pm
Revisiting the 20s in decadent Berlin

The real razzmatazz of the 1920's was born in Berlin where the city's theatrical...
May 20, 2:30 pm
Hiking gear without the sales pitch

It's important to stick to the essential hiking gear when travelling through the...
May 20, 2:05 pm
A Himalayan hike to capture your heart

Hiking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal is a challenge that will test your body but capture...
May 20, 1:45 pm
Airline bungle sees couple in wrong continent

A couple who intended to fly from Los Angeles to Dakar, Senegal, found themselves in...
May 20, 10:07 am
Morning fog disrupts Christchurch flights

Fog has disrupted flights again at Christchurch International Airport.
May 20, 9:02 am
Where to find the world's best dumplings

A Taiwanese eatery famed for its dumplings has been crowned Asia's best restaurant.
May 17, 4:23 pm
Likuliku opens arms to luxury

The wild category-four cyclone that hit Fiji in December was still not enough to blow...
May 17, 3:38 pm
Getting the most from your stay in Como

When your time is restricted in Como in northern Italy, there are a few things you simply...
May 17, 2:49 pm
Third Hangover film is grand finale

After drug-crazed mayhem from Las Vegas to Bangkok and a stop in Tijuana, the stars of...
May 17, 2:10 pm
Cockpit crack sees flight return

An Air New Zealand flight from Wellington to Auckland had to return to Wellington shortly...
May 17, 2:07 pm
Oh Crab! You can't bring crabs in?

Are you declaring more than $10,000 cash? No. Vegetable or fruit items? No. Live...
May 17, 2:03 pm
$10m yacht highlights Qld boat show

A luxurious $10 million super-yacht is the highlight of this year's Sanctuary Cove...
May 17, 1:01 pm
Your views on the 'gold elite' flyer

The story of a woman with 'gold elite' status who refused to give up her front row seat...
May 17, 12:53 pm
How much should we tip in the US?

Tipping 15 per cent or more in US restaurants is pretty much obligatory in a country...
May 16, 6:02 pm
Brisbane to get Emirates A380 to Dubai

Emirates is adding an Airbus A380 to its Brisbane-Dubai route, which will increase the...
May 16, 5:35 pm
Getting close to a Swiss rescue dog

Meeting a St Bernard in the Swiss Alps used to mean trouble, but nowadays there's a more...
May 16, 3:57 pm