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Spark cuts roaming rates as data use overseas soars
Spark has joined Vodafone in overhauling its overseas roaming packages as travel booms.
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Air links between NZ to Angola on the radar
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Hotels hit 95 per cent occupancy in Auckland
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Qatar Airways' NZ operation at full throttle
Qatar Airways says the ultra-long Auckland-Doha flight is exceeding expectations.
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Revenue from airline points schemes, bags and food is soaring.
Jetstar's carry-on crackdown costs passenger $70
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Revealed: Auckland Airport's new runway
Second runway will affect about 500 more homes than originally planned.
Is British Airways copying Air NZ?
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