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Andrew Stone checks out Thai Airways new Boeing 787-9 from Auckland to Bangkok.

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Imran Ali travelled from Brisbane to Auckland on Emirates Airbus A380-800.

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After a visit to the Arctic home of Santa and his elves, Bev Wood is now a believer.

Nathan Haines will be performing at the Art Deco Festival in Napier, in February.

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Winston Aldworth flies aboard Jetstar's JQ352 from Napier to Auckland.

Eli Orzessek finds the answers to your travel questions.

Which destinations really do live up to the hype? According to Reddit, New Zealand does.

Brian Kelly flies from Sydney to Darwin with Qantas.

Uncovering forebears dashes dreams of nobility for Simon Dallow.

Gordon Gillan flies aboard Air New Zealand's NZ672 from Dunedin to Auckland.

Breakers star DJ Newbill tells you how to see the best of his hometown, Philadelphia.

Helen van Berkel flies with Thai Airways from Bangkok to Auckland.

LA's Skyslide takes it to the next level.

Welcome to the Iditarod, writes Anna Harrison.

Eli Orzessek finds the answers to your travel questions.

Mike Neilson is head brewer at Panhead.

The Discovery Channel is searching for its next Global Intern - and it could be you.

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Lauren Jones flies from Auckland to Christchurch with Air New Zealand.

Nicholas Jones gets an exclusive taste of Belgian hospitality.

Tony Potter flies NZ6 Auckland to Los Angeles.