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Super City gets its own quick superliner
The Pacific Pearl's captain can't wait to let his superiors know how quickly P&O Cruises' newest superliner cuts through the seas.
Hilton to open its first South Island hotels
Hilton Worldwide announces the signing of management agreements for two new properties.
It's O for Awesome at the Oprah House
Sydney Opera House became the Oprah House yesterday as the US superstar staged shows at the landmark.
Shark attack beach re-opens
The Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh is returning to normal this week after a spate of horrific shark attacks.
China air deal set to boost tourism
A new air link between China and New Zealand could boost tourist spending by up to $50 million a year.
Westin Qualmark rating pulled
One of New Zealand's top hotels, the Westin has been stripped of its Qualmark licence as a bitter battle between unit owners and the receiver of the hotel's management company continues.
Oprah's first stop: Hamilton Island
US talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has arrived on Hamilton Island for the first leg of her whirlwind Australian adventure.
Vicious attack prompts debate on seal culling
The slaughter of 23 seals on the Kaikoura coast last week has prompted debate on whether seals need to be culled in the area.
<i>Jim Eagles</i>: Unwrap a Christmas holiday bargain
If you fancy a bit of a break this Christmas but need to do it on the cheap, there are a few things you can do to help your money go further.
Travellers snap up new carrier's cheap airfares
More than 43,000 seats were sold within three days of Air Asia X's launch in New Zealand last week.
Awhitu Peninsula: A delightful point of view
Catherine Smith enjoys the beauty and bounty of the Awhitu Peninsula.
Report: Waterfront development to generate $4.29bn
Redevelopment of Auckland's waterfront will generate $4.29bn in jobs and investment by 2040, a report says.
Seen the movie, booked the flight
Just how influential are the movies in transforming audiences into potential tourists?
Cut-price airline launches in Christchurch
A cut-price Asian airline is promising the "cheapest international airfares New Zealand has seen" when it launches in Christchurch today.
Canada: Sour toes make gruesome gulp
A Yukon hotel has struck gold with its cocktail featuring a severed digit in whisky, finds Robin Esrock.