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There's a hot new destination and it begins with Zzzz ...
Sleep tourism is taking off in a big way.

Italian floods: What travellers need to know
How to navigate Europe's severe floods and airport strikes.

Air NZ's new uniform: Gender neutral, informal or high fashion?
Air New Zealand staff will soon be arriving on the runway in new-look uniforms.

Thinking of a cruise holiday? These are the best deals around right now
We bring you the best travel deals going.

Auckland named one of world's top cities for work-life balance
Tāmaki Makaurau is the top city for employee lifestyle in the southern hemisphere.

How to get a discount on LA flights, French tours, Bali villas and more
Check out this week's travel deals.

Handwritten note announces Art Deco Festival cancellation
With power and communication down, festival organisers turned to pen and paper.

Tasman, West Coast motorists warned amid slips and flooding not to travel unless 'absolutely essential'
Police are urging motorists to obey signage that says roads are closed.

Warning to Mexico travellers over violent Uber protests in Cancun
Local cab drivers have blocked roads and intimidated visitors to the seaside resort.

Fresh for 2023 festival guide: Pop these dates in your diary
Next year is all set to be the year we frequent the festivals again.

Prince Harry charity praises Kiwi travel habits
The Duke of Sussex's foundation wants to export Kiwi travel values to the world.

First-timer’s guide: Top holiday spots where pooches can come too
Can't bear to leave your fur baby in 'puppy prison'? Try these ideas

Antarctica to Everest: Adventurous anniversaries and expeditions around the world for 2023
The world may have shrunk a lot over the past century but is no less adventurous.

Qatar's $2bn floating hotel: How to cruise like a World Cup Wag
God bless the good ship Wag and all who sail in her.

Highly charged issue: Should BnB guests pay to top up EVs?
With 46000 EVs about to hit the road this summer, who should be paying for their fuel?

Cook Islands reopens its borders to vaccinated Kiwis
The Cook Islands is well-placed to bounce back to a strong position if it gets tourists.

Live: Second Northland traveller tests positive for Covid
First infected Northland traveller has contacts in Northland, Auckland, Wellington.

Space tourism is here, so where's our Lunar Hilton?
For those promised hotels on the moon, 5mins in zero-G is a little too brief.

Ten new Covid cases in MIQ as Kiwis in Melbourne get ready to return home
Thousands of New Zealanders stranded in Melbourne can come home this week.

'See you soon': PM's hard sell to lure Aussies back to NZ
PM Jacinda Ardern's focus was getting Aussies back to NZ - not to see Kiwis leave.

Kiwis stranded as 50 countries put travel bans on UK due to new Covid strain
Affected passengers are being offered a refund.

No vacancy: Aucklanders flock to Waiheke Island post-lockdown
More than 80 Waiheke holiday rentals have booked out within days thanks to new promotion.

Father in global custody says he has run out of money and needs to go home
Father awarded custody of son says he can't leave the country, but has no money to stay.

'She's so sad': Auckland couple's wedding plans in disarray due to coronavirus rules
It comes as the wedding industry is on edge.

Comment | Jetstar: So long, and thanks for all the cheap flights
Winston Aldworth says Jetstar's withdrawal from the regions will hit travellers' wallets

Measles case on Auckland to Melbourne flight
The person departed Auckland on August 30, at 8.45am on Air New Zealand Flight NZ123.

Case of measles reported on flight between Auckland and Sydney
The person flew with Air New Zealand on Flight NZ711 and NZ108 in late August.