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Rabbit hole: Where does airport lost property go?
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Saved from the axe: Airport control tower wins a reprieve
Fate of towers at other airports still hangs in the balance.
Aussie PM puts pressure on NZ to reciprocate travel bubble
'If Australians can't go to Queenstown, I'm hoping they'll go to Cairns.'
Airlines warn of vaccine passport confusion
Multiple groups developing 'vaccine passports' could lead to confusion, not open travel.
Israel offers quarantine alternative to returning travellers
Could returning Kiwis soon be opting out of MIQ for isolation at home?
Eye passports for travellers: Dubai Airport's new look gates
Post-pandemic travel passports are expected, but were we looking in the wrong place?
1cm reason why Virgin refused to fly woman in wheelchair
Reason family's travel plans were scrapped came down to one centimetre.
Uncomfortable questions for China over anal swab tests
Japan has voiced its discomfort over China's unorthodox Covid health tests.
Covid Vaccine Passports could open more than air travel
You may be relying on your health passport to get around, long after landing.
Air NZ's vaccine passports: How to get one, at what cost?
We may be carrying around this new travel document long after the pandemic ends.
'I thought we were done': passenger on disintegrating plane
David Delucia was settling back into his airplane seat when there was an explosion.
Cook Islands refuse flights from Level 2 Auckland
The Cooks continue to refuse passengers from Auckland, during Covid alert levels.
LSG Sky Chefs and its communal cafeteria - a possible area of contamination?
The canteen at LSG could be a possible source of contamination.
Lie costs travellers combined $80000 at UK airport
Passengers land heavy fines attempting to dodge new UK quarantine rules.
Could a Covid breath test be the passport to open borders?
Passengers breathe a sigh of relief as the three-minute tests could replace PCR.
Billionaires bid to revise Australia's regional quarantine plan
Private owners could take on quarantine for travellers arriving to Australia.
UK quarantine hotels welcome first guests. But not all check in
Britain's newly established quarantine hotels are now welcoming inbound passengers.
Covid 19 disruptions: What travellers need to know
Travellers are told to return early to avoid disruptions and flights may be cancelled.
From 65,000 passengers to 149: Why Hawke's Bay Airport made a $1m loss
Figures from annual report show the incredible impact of Covid-19 lockdown.
This is now the world's busiest air route
While most of us haven't used a passport in over 12 months, these airstrips are busy.
Experts weigh in on new report calling for looser border restrictions
Authors call for a selective "traffic light" system to decide MIQ rules for travellers.
Auckland woman caught smuggling succulents and endangered cacti into New Zealand
An Auckland woman has been sentenced to community work and twelve months Intensive Supervision for smuggling succulents and endangered cacti into New Zealand. Video / Ministry for Primary Industries
Hijacking mystery left open as lead suspect dies
The well-groomed businessman-type successfully hijacked a flight from Portland.
China closes borders to British Overseas passport holders
China has ceased to recognise the "so-called BNO passport".
Australia extends Tasman-travel suspension
Australia has updated its advice to travellers arriving from New Zealand.
Firearms seized at US airports doubled in 2020
Firearms detected at airports spiked last year. In spite of reduced passenger numbers.
Covid-19: NZ-made immunity test could screen future travellers
A NZ-developed airport test could quickly screen travellers for immunity to coronavirus.
TSA agent jailed for tricking woman into compromising act
The TSA officer was accused of tricking a traveller into showing her breasts.
Sydney Airport increases screening of Kiwi passengers
NSW authorities have enhanced screening at Sydney Airport of Kiwi arrivals.
What now after one-way travel bubble with the Cook Islands?
Australia remains the big target for airlines and the tourist industry.
Straight into the arms of loved ones: First quarantine-free flight for 10 months on its way
The one-way travel bubble between Rarotonga and Auckland is an important first step.
Man found living in Chicago Airport for 90 days reveals ordeal
Too scared to go home because of Covid-19, he was stuck in limbo for 90 days.
How man lived in airport undetected for 3 months
Man has been arrested after he lived undetected in Chicago's airport for close to 90 days.