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Air NZ pilot reveals real reason you must ‘return to your allocated seat’
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Watch: Auckland Airport marriage proposal catches girlfriend off guard
A video captured the man's bold gesture and her response.
American expat amazed by everyday kitchen item in NZ
“We need these in America,” wrote the young expat.
Man banned from flying for 10 years because of his name
The man was told he could not fly for one bizarre reason.
Christmas mayhem: Auckland motorway crash causes traffic build-up
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Machu Picchu open to additional 700 a day after year of protests
The raising of the cap on visitors has received mixed reactions from tour operators.
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Kiwi family giving away $2m Costa Rica dream for $81
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Four days from Christmas, Cairns tourism operators and airport have reopened for business.
AKL Airport reveals busiest day to fly this summer and how to prepare
Auckland Airport has hired extra staff to assist travellers.
Airbnb fined $16m for misleading Australian holidaymakers
The booking company was ordered to pay $15m to over 60,000 holidaymakers.
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This once-in-a-lifetime destination lends itself to outlandish activities.
This Auckland pizzeria has been ranked among the top 50 worldwide
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I went behind the scenes at Auckland Airport. This one thing totally surprised me
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MFAT has urged Kiwis to take several steps before boarding a flight abroad.
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