Destinations
Aussie states and territories restrict NZ arrivals after Auckland declared a Commonwealth hotspot
by Huntley Mitchell
The trans-Tasman travel plans of Kiwis have once again been thrown into disarray thanks to a concerning COVID cluster in Auckland.
Destinations
Australia’s one-way travel bubble with New Zealand gets back underway
Once again, the light has changed from red to green for quarantine-free, one-way, trans-Tasman travel.
Aviation
Himalaya Airlines appoints GSA for Australia and New Zealand
A Nepal-China joint venture has spread its wings and flapped its way Down Under with the appointment of an experienced GSA.
Destinations
“I’d love to see a Pacific bubble”: ScoMo reveals countries that could restart international travel for Aussies
Australia’s PM has hinted that a travel bubble with neighbouring nations might not be too far away.
Destinations
Australia once again suspends one-way travel bubble with New Zealand
It’s hard to imagine the trans-Tasman bubble becoming two-way anytime soon, given the stop-start nature of ‘green zone’ flights from across the ditch.
Aviation
Air New Zealand to extend international fare flexibility, as it preps for government-backed capital raise
Ardern and her team are backing NZ’s flag carrier all the way through COVID-19.
Aviation
Woman busted smuggling nearly $10,000 worth of succulents and cacti into New Zealand
Reckon you’ve got a bit of a green thumb? Well, have you ever been busted with thousands of dollars worth of succulents and cacti strapped to your body?
Destinations
Tourism New Zealand releases cheeky ad poking fun at generic travel selfies
We’ve all seen them; the ‘hot dog legs’, the ‘hot tub back shot’, and the ‘follow me’ angle often accompanied by a fedora. Watch all these social media trends get picked to pieces in this hilarious campaign.
Cruise
Ponant forced to cancel NZ cruise season over visa dispute
More than 650 Kiwis will be left high and dry this cruise season after Ponant was forced to cancel its ‘expedition bubbles’.
Cruise
New Zealand turns away Ponant ship ahead of planned ‘bubble expeditions’
The cruise line’s long-awaited New Zealand cruise season is facing an uncertain future after the NZ government denied visas to a majority of the ship’s crew.
Destinations
Tourism New Zealand shows off new marketing hub for Aussie agents
Are your current NZ marketing assets looking a little dated and in need of a refresh? Let the makeover begin with this.
Aviation
Qantas adds Norfolk Island flights in response to Air New Zealand suspension
The flying kangaroo has swooped in to save the day, after Aussie tourists became stranded on the island.