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Body parts and African idols among Auckland hotel's odd auction listings
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Auckland Airport travellers face huge delays at the border
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Sculpture on the Gulf brings art to the landscape of Waiheke island
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Behind the scenes on an African safari - where guests (can be) more beastly than the wildlife
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The best things in life are free: Five family adventures on Auckland's west coast
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7/10 seniors spend kids' inheritance on travel, says survey, but it's not going as far as before
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Uncompassionate fares: Couple claim $13k Air NZ price gouge after shock diagnosis
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Castaway for a day? $8K Tongan island escape... food or shelter not provided
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Skiing Canada’s SilverStar Mountain Resort
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Richard Branson’s cruise ship cancels New Zealand season over Red Sea fears
The company will not be returning, citing fears Red Sea shipping routes would deteriorate.
Cholera scare holds 2000-passenger cruise ship at sea
Passengers were put into isolation over fears of the contagious waterborne disease.
Haunting image of underwater whale graveyard wins coveted award
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Hungarian low-cost carrier named as worst airline second year in row
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