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Really wild: Comedy photo awards looking for world's funniest animals
A dancing otter and a roo rocking out are among some of the images shortlisted.

Got AirNZ Covid credits? The arline has just announced a key update
Qantas waived expiry dates on credits last month. Will Air NZ do the same?

‘Stay Away’: This European city is set to raise tourist taxes in 2024 to deter visitors
The city has previously asked keen travellers to 'stay away'.

The cold truth? Visiting Antarctica is warmer and cheaper than you think
The land of penguins, albatross, David Attenborough, and absolutely no polar bears.

Date Kiwis will need to pay Bali tourist tax revealed
The Bali Tourism Office said the tax would be introduced earlier than planned.

20 most-Googled bucket list travel destinations of revealed
According to our Google searches, New Zealanders want to holiday with sun and sand.

What it's like sailing on the world's most luxurious cruise lines
Personal butlers, world-class dining, and someone will pick out the nuts you don't like.

Holidaying in Hawaii? Local - and star singer - Jack Johnson shares his top tips
New York Times: Hawaii's homegrown artist shares island gems close to his heart.

Sail the seven seas in these 12 top cruise deals
Thinking of a cruise holiday? These are the best deals to float your boat.

Who killed Van Gogh? Can Paris show put murder story to rest
He splurged masterworks, a painting a day. Less than three weeks later, he was dead.

Editorial: The biosecurity balance at the border
OPINION: Our editorial on the ongoing battle at our borders.

Furious woman throws $10K cash at man after getting kicked off flight
The arguing pair were restrained as the plane made an emergency landing.

Airport shuts down after finding what looked like a bomb in a human skull
Explosives specialists were immediately called to the airport to assess the object.

I finally completed a life-long travel dream. Here's what made it unforgettable
From Athens to Venice: The cruise itinerary serves Aegean delights like never before.

'Give overweight travellers extra plane seats': Plus-size travel influencer asks for change
'We’re not asking for luxury: we’re asking for basic dignity.'

Is dining aboard a MS Paul Gauguin cruise worth all the hype?
The verdict: Americans say one thing, the French say another. And the Kiwis?...

The Rhine by river cruise: Romance, ruins, and really good views
Journey down the Rhine, from fairytale landscapes to Unesco World Heritage sites.

Why India wants to ban perfume on planes but only for certain people
Certain people on board would not be allowed to spritz their favourite scent.

Auckland Airport trials express lane to cut unacceptable wait times
Express lanes aim to ease congestion at Auckland's many layers of border screening.

8 of the best cruises to witness the Arctic's Midnight Sun
There's no need for nightlights on these shimmering Arctic sails.

'I'm in flying jail': Ice Cube starts unlikely beef with US airline
Delayed, on a London to LA flight without TV, 'Straight outta Luton' he was not.

Whale tales, eagles and bears: A voyage of discovery to Alaska’s wild heart
A cruise is the best way to see Alaska’s magnificent fjords, forests and fauna.

Bucket list moment: An iconic tower that lived up to dreams, and the surprises getting there
A Roman aqueduct and a cobbled street was all that remained to pass.

History, Game of Thrones, and cheese: The best reasons to visit Malta and Corsica
These Mediterranean gems are off the beaten track but well worth a visit.

Traveller's 10-hour Dubai layover turns into 4-month legal hell
The traveller's 10-hour layover has turned into a four-month ordeal.

A voyage through time: Top river cruises for a deep dive into world history
When history calls, set sail aboard these cruises.

This country is ditching passports for international flights
Another country is close behind, in what could become a 'new normal'.

Paris battles bedbugs: RWC host city calls emergency meeting over infestation
The city of light has found something unpleasant in the corners of its hotels and metros.