Travel
Air New Zealand Premium Economy cabin wins big at Skytrax Awards
19 Jun 2013 Travel & Tourism
Air New Zealand’s Premium Economy Class has taken top honours overnight at the prestigious 2013 Skytrax World Airline Awards, sweeping the board in all three Premium Economy categories.
The... more
Travelers Down Under Have More Freedom to Explore the South Pacific with the Air New Zealand Explorer Pass
18 Jun 2013 Travel & Tourism
This month Air New Zealand launches its anticipated Air New Zealand Explorer Pass fare product. Desi... more
Pregnancy flight-ban 'discrimination'
18 Jun 2013 Travel & Tourism
Pregnant women banned from flying are being discriminated against by airlines whose reasons aren't backed up by medical or scientific evidence, a gender expert says.
Many airlines impose a total ban on pregnant... more
No cut to biosecurity funding in Budget 2013
17 Jun 2013 Travel & Tourism
New Zealand Government
Nathan Guy
17 June, 2013
No cut to biosecurity funding in Budget 2013
It's important to correct some correct claims by opposition politicians. To make it crystal clear: funding has not... more
Top 5 cruise destinations for Kiwis
14 Jun 2013 Travel & Tourism
The cruise industry report for 2012 is out showing that nearly 50,000 Kiwis went on a cruise last year. Here are the top 5 places.
Pacific IslandsThis stat would have been even higher if we had a ship home... more
Travel deals of the week
14 Jun 2013 Travel & Tourism
We bring you some of the best travel deals going - both in New Zealand and abroad.
Winter warmth, capital-styleA king-size bed, a full-size kitchen with espresso machine and washing machine, and bathroom... more
NZ guest nights fall 10% in April on early Easter
12 Jun 2013 Travel & Tourism
Article - BusinessDesk
NZ guest nights fall 10% in April, mainly on early Easter effect
June 12 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand guest nights spent in short-term commercial accommodation fell in April,... more
Tourism New Zealand in $20 million deal
11 Jun 2013 Travel & Tourism
Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand, the country's flag carrier, have signed a $20 million Memorandum of Understanding to promote the country as a worldwide tourism destination.
Air New Zealand and Tourism... more
NZ 3rd ranked - Wanderlust Travel Awards 2012: WINNERS ANNOUNCED
11 Jun 2013 Travel & Tourism
Who did you vote in at the top spots this year? Which country won Gold? Which airlines and airports are you happiest with? Find out who-won-what here...
Back in November and December Wanderlust readers were asked... more
New passenger processing technology trialled
10 Jun 2013 Travel & Tourism
New Zealand Government
Hon Maurice WilliamsonMinister of Customs
10 June 2013
New passenger processing technology trialled
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the Customs Service has begun... more
Air NZ agrees to settle cartel case, upbeat on earnings
7 Jun 2013 Travel & Tourism
Article - BusinessDesk
Air NZ agrees to settle cartel case, expects earnings at upper end of guidance
By Tina Morrison
June 7 (BusinessDesk) – Air New Zealand, the national carrier, agreed to pay $7.5 million... more
England: On the ale trail
5 Jun 2013 Travel & Tourism
A Lakeland brewery has created hiking itineraries with a pub at journey's end
Walking to the pub has taken on a new meaning, thanks to Cumbrian brewery Jennings, which has designed six two- to four-day ale trails... more
England: When in London... do what locals do
2 Jun 2013 Travel & Tourism
Londoners do, of course, do London. I went up The Shard, western Europe's tallest building, the day it opened; regularly cross the Thames for skyline views; and sip coffee in the Portrait... more
Travel deals of the week
2 Jun 2013 Travel & Tourism
Winter warmth, capital-style
A king-size bed, a full-size kitchen with espresso machine and washing machine, and bathroom facilities that include a luxurious bathtub, make staying at the Museum Art Hotel Apartments... more
Top senior hotel executive honoured
31 May 2013 Travel & Tourism
Joint Press Release
For his efforts in undertaking a significant hotel rebrand and refurbishment in just under two years, Rydges Wellington General Manager Simon White has been named Lane Neave Lawyers Senior... more
News
Weather worries: Residents urged to stay indoors
19 Jun 2013 Environment
Flights have been cancelled due to wild weather as the first snow of a polar blast set to hit the entire country fell in Southland... more
Package of reforms planned for Class 4 gambling
19 Jun 2013 News
New Zealand Government
Hon Chris TremainMinister of Internal Affairs
19 June 2013
Package of reforms planned for Class... more
Business
Dairy product prices halt slide in GDT auction, rise 1.1%
19 Jun 2013 Business News
Article - BusinessDesk
Dairy product prices halt slide in GDT auction, rise 1.1%
June 19 (BusinessDesk) - Prices of dairy ... more
AMP Capital NZ lifts FY fee income by 34% on Axa inflows
19 Jun 2013 Business News
Article - BusinessDesk
AMP Capital NZ lifts FY fee income by 34% on Axa inflows, stronger markets
June 18 (BusinessDesk)... more
Living
Outward Sound Recipients Round 2 2013
19 Jun 2013 Entertainment
NZ Music Commission
Outward Sound Recipients Round 2 2013
Outward Sound is pleased to announce the 2nd round of grant recipients for... more
We're flying in winter treats
18 Jun 2013 Food & Wine
Cooking shows cause foodies' demand for expensive produce that can't be grown here
Much of the "fresh" fruit and veges in our... more
Property
Aussies snap up our homes
19 Jun 2013 Property
Call to ban foreign buyers or impose tax on top of property sale price.
Australians are contributing to New Zealand's skyrocketing... more
Strong month for rural property sales
19 Jun 2013 Property
Rising confidence in New Zealand's agricultural sector is having a positive knock-on effect for the rural property market, says the... more
Migration
David Blaker: Auckland growth predictions exaggerated
18 Jun 2013 Migration
David Blaker says the predicted 'extra million' residents by 2030 is highly exaggerated.
Debate over Auckland's future has presented... more
Moving to New Zealand - Here are some interesting facts
18 Jun 2013 Migration
Moving to New Zealand means moving to a beautiful country with a wealth of opportunity. New Zealand has 6000 kilometers of coast... more
Travel
Air New Zealand Premium Economy cabin wins big at Skytrax Awards
19 Jun 2013 Travel & Tourism
Air New Zealand’s Premium Economy Class has taken top honours overnight at the prestigious 2013 Skytrax World... more
Travelers Down Under Have More Freedom to Explore the South Pacific with the Air New Zealand Explorer Pass
18 Jun 2013 Travel & Tourism
This month
Sport
All Blacks efficiency the lesson for France
19 Jun 2013 Rugby
French hooker Benjamin Kayser is expected to start Saturday's third Test against New Zealand in New Plymouth but acknowledges his... more
TVNZ Scores TV Rights for English Premier League Football
19 Jun 2013 Football
TVNZ
19 June 2013
TVNZ Scores TV Rights for English Premier League Football
TVNZ has confirmed it is partnering with Coliseum Sports... more
Columns
Gordon Campbell: everyone's stake in surveillance reduction
14 Jun 2013 Opinion
Column - Gordon Campbell
Gordon Campbell on why everyone has a stake in surveillance reduction
In a week dominated by... more
On location for World War Z movie starring Brad Pitt
12 Jun 2013 Column
Before I became Editor for NZNewsUK, I had the fantastic opportunity as the Location Coordinator for the Hollywood Blockbuster movie,... more
Kiwi Success
Hayley Westenra to sing lullaby for royal baby
16 Jun 2013 People
The composer who wrote music for the royal wedding has written a lullaby for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby, to be sung by... more
Gifted Kids celebrates Gifted Awareness Week
14 Jun 2013 People
Gifted Kids
Gifted Kids CEO Deb Clark welcomes the opportunity to celebrate gifted children in New Zealand next week.
Gifted ... more
Recruitment
Job website: Only the beautiful need apply
14 Jun 2013 Recruitment
Employers wanting to hire only "beautiful" people can now advertise to a select group on an internet network that excludes less... more
Yellow Pages cuts 35 jobs, splits out print unit
14 Jun 2013 Recruitment
Article - BusinessDesk
Yellow Pages cuts 35 jobs, splits out print unit to focus on digital growth
By Tina Morrison
June 14 ... more
