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![Aussie calls out Airbnb hosts over maddening tactic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Aussie calls out Airbnb hosts over maddening tactic
Brisbane residents have sent a message to Airbnb hosts, literally.
![Airline bans sale of emergency seats after door-opening chaos](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Airline bans sale of emergency seats after door-opening chaos
The terrifying act prompted the airline to act fast.
![Recession busters: Tourism industry helping dig NZ out of a hole](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Recession busters: Tourism industry helping dig NZ out of a hole
Sector boss identifies wins and losses with the Government.
![Watch: German tourist strips naked and gatecrashes Bali temple performance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: German tourist strips naked and gatecrashes Bali temple performance
The woman could face almost three years in prison.
![Out of the rubble: The secret of the tourism rebuild in Christchurch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Out of the rubble: The secret of the tourism rebuild in Christchurch
"We were unlucky but lucky, we had a blank canvas" - how the city is rebuilding.
![This country has issued its first non-binary passport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
This country has issued its first non-binary passport
Passport holders will now be able to have an "X" gender marker.
![How to prepare your home before you leave for a holiday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How to prepare your home before you leave for a holiday
Your jet-lagged, grumpy future self will thank you for completing these tasks.
!['I wish I knew': TikTok influencer urges followers to avoid 'repulsive' wildlife experience](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I wish I knew': TikTok influencer urges followers to avoid 'repulsive' wildlife experience
The encounter was shared in the same week as Miami Zoo's kiwi experience.
![Star Wars battles and spare undies: Aussie actor shares his travel stories](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Star Wars battles and spare undies: Aussie actor shares his travel stories
The famous actor tells Herald his top trips and tips every traveller should know.
![New Zealand gets shocking rating in 'Best Adventure Travel' ranking](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New Zealand gets shocking rating in 'Best Adventure Travel' ranking
If you thought Aotearoa was great for adventure you thought wrong, according to one poll.
!['Top-tier destination': Luxury hotels get multi-million dollar makeovers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Top-tier destination': Luxury hotels get multi-million dollar makeovers
“We will be needing additional housekeeping and restaurant staff.”
![Opinion: Miami Zoo's kiwi encounter was a mistake we must learn from](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: Miami Zoo's kiwi encounter was a mistake we must learn from
OPINION: Travellers should think about how to find an ethical animal experience.
![Inner-city hotel top pick in Tripadvisor's best hotels in New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Inner-city hotel top pick in Tripadvisor's best hotels in New Zealand
A billion reviews can’t be wrong.
![Hawke’s Bay named the 12th Great Wine Capital of the World](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hawke’s Bay named the 12th Great Wine Capital of the World
It's hoped the accolade will translate into an uptick in wine tourism to the region.
![Let it go: Town that inspired Frozen builds selfie barriers for tourists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Let it go: Town that inspired Frozen builds selfie barriers for tourists
The wooden barriers blocked the village's top photo spot.
![Victim of pickpocketing? This is the first thing you should do](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Victim of pickpocketing? This is the first thing you should do
Herald Travel shares the key steps travellers should take.
![Looking beyond the tourist traps in Phuket, Thailand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Looking beyond the tourist traps in Phuket, Thailand
Swap the well-trodden tourist destinations for something offbeat.
!['Dr. Beach' announces a ranking of the top 10 US beaches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Dr. Beach' announces a ranking of the top 10 US beaches
The potential divisive ranking prefers calm seas to gnarly surf.
![How safe is your job? Where the economic challenges will bite](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How safe is your job? Where the economic challenges will bite
Employment numbers up in Northland but tough times ahead for some businesses
![Italian floods: What travellers need to know](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Italian floods: What travellers need to know
How to navigate Europe's severe floods and airport strikes.
![Visit this iconic Paris attraction before it closes for five years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Visit this iconic Paris attraction before it closes for five years
The world-famous spot will be closed until 2030.
![Airbnb host cancels booking after Kiwi refuses price hike](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Airbnb host cancels booking after Kiwi refuses price hike
“I just don’t understand how this kind of business conduct is allowed.”
![‘Neighbour Free’: Airline reveals $32 upgrade to banish seat companions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Neighbour Free’: Airline reveals $32 upgrade to banish seat companions
Some economy passengers will have the chance to stretch across an extra seat.
![Drive Ireland, bus about London or cruise Europe with our travel deals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Drive Ireland, bus about London or cruise Europe with our travel deals
This week's roundup of unmissable travel deals.
![$2.4m to fix Splash Planet, entry price to rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
$2.4m to fix Splash Planet, entry price to rise
Hastings District Council will upgrade the tourist attraction ahead of summer re-opening.
![Travel prices are sky-high - will they keep rising?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Travel prices are sky-high - will they keep rising?
Flight Centre company says strong travel momentum continues into this year.
![Aviation influencer's act could leave pilot with $31,000 fine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Aviation influencer's act could leave pilot with $31,000 fine
Authorities were alerted after the influencer posted photos on social media.
![Ryanair's savage response to 'fat shaming' accusation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ryanair's savage response to 'fat shaming' accusation
The airline was quick to put the affronted person in their place.