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China hints at entry rules for foreign tourists
One of the most locked down countries is considering easing travel restrictions.
China jails billionaire for 13 years
Chinese tycoon hasn't been seen since his abduction from a Hong Kong hotel in 2017.
From flight attendant to funeral planner: New beginnings in the Covid era
New York Times: The pandemic upended careers around the world.
Oldest male panda in captivity dies at 35
An An lived to be the equivalent of 105 years in human age.
Hong Kong to axe flight ban which had 'little effect' on Covid
After thwarting travel plans for thousands, the travel measure will be axed.
Top of the stops: The airports vying for Kiwi layovers
Travel hubs are wooing back long-haul trade with discounts and transit incentives.
Industrial ship sinks in storm off Hong Kong
More than two dozen crew members are feared dead after the ship sank in stormy seas.
'It was my livelihood': Pilot accused of being stalker, danger to passengers
Graham Lindsay has finally received an apology from the CAA and is pursuing compensation.
Searching for a cheap holiday? Steer clear of these 5 cities
Your hard-earned dollars won't go far in the world's most expensive cities.
Jumbo trouble: Hong Kong's floating restaurant capsizes at sea
The famous floating restaurant sailed into adverse conditions.
Jumbo farewell: Hong Kong's famous floating diner is gone
She fed Queen Elizabeth and Tom Cruise, now the Hong Kong icon is to be towed off.
Beijing loyalist John Lee elected as Hong Kong's next leader
Lee will replace current leader Carrie Lam on July 1.
Te Awamutu Sports centurion Meacheam
From Te Awamutu Sports club rugby centurion to Hong Kong international representative.
Hong Kong reopens to non-residents on May 1
Hong Kong's government announced the end of a 2-year-old ban on visitors.
How this flight accidentally became the world's longest
The new route will fly 16,618km to avoid Russian airspace.
High death rate in Hong Kong shows importance of vaccinating the elderly
New York Times: Covid has surged in Asian countries that had once held the virus at bay.
Hong Kong's zero-Covid strategy falls into chaos and confusion
New York Times: The city's worsening outbreak has led to seesawing virus policies.
'Covid-zero' city now deadliest in the world
Hong Kong is struggling under the world's highest rate of deaths per capita from virus.
Here are the most Covid-resilient destinations for travel
Ready to travel? Some destinations are safer than others according to this study.
China locks down Shenzen and cuts access to Shanghai
City of 17.5 million people abutting Hong Kong shut down after more than 32,000 cases.
Empty stores and an exodus: Hong Kong's Covid crackdown stirs panic
New York Times: A surge in cases has alarmed many residents.
Death toll nears six million as pandemic enters third year
Some analysts put the number of deaths much higher - at between 14 and 23.5 million.
Epidemiologist says Auckland's Omicron cases may have peaked
Michael Baker says he is "cautiously optimistic".
Mortuaries and hospitals overflow as Hong Kong mulls lockdown
More than 90% of those who have died in the current wave were not fully vaccinated.
New Zealand lands on US 'high risk' travel list for omicron
New Zealand joins Bangladesh and India on America's "high risk" travel list.
Hong Kong sticks with zero-Covid policy - to frustration of residents
Hong Kong plans to test every one if its 7.5 million residents for Covid 19.
Hong Kong to test entire population - three times
Hong Kong reporting about 5000 new daily infections and has had 145 deaths.
Air NZ crew barred from Hong Kong after Dreamliner diversion
Crew confined to aircraft after Hong Kong authorities refused to process them.
Joy of NZ return turns to tears after family's 'priceless treasures' sold off
Workstore says it followed procedures regarding unpaid storage units.
Hong Kong to kill 2000 animals after hamsters get Covid-19
Thousands of small animals have tested positive for Covid 19 at a pet store in Hong Kong.
15 'overrated' destinations travellers think you should avoid
Get your bucket list out, some destinations may not make the cut.
Thousands trapped on cruise ship by Hong Kong Covid crackdown
Thousands of passengers are trapped in a scene reminiscent of the early pandemic.
How democracy was dismantled in Hong Kong in 2021
'Once Hong Kong allowed open opposition and questioning of the government's core policies'