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'Have fun with it': Taking on Te Arai Links North Course
Even in the rain, Te Arai Links North Course played like a dream.

'Fastest-growing route': Jet service returns to Hamilton after 25 years
The 171-seat Airbus A320 will operate alongside ATR 72 flights.

Herald NOW: Luxury house swaps are coming to NZ and more travel news
Ryan Bridge speaks with Lorna Riley about 'luxury house swaps' coming to NZ. Video / Herald NOW

New flight routes and cruises, coral restorations, burger festivals, and luxury walks
New routes and cruises to make your travel days better.

Oyster farms to close after sewage overflows, Watercare fix years away
Mahurangi Oysters owner Jim Aitken says 10 operators in the area are affected.

Air NZ flight to New York diverted after ‘medical emergency’
The airline has apologised after the flight was diverted to Honolulu this morning.

Auckland mum considers selling beloved family home due to repeat floods
'We thought it would never happen in our lifetime, but it's happened twice now.'

Pilot's sky-high 'I love you' message spotted over Auckland
A pilot's flight path spelled 'I love you' in the sky over Auckland and Warkworth.

Second airline to fly between Auckland and Perth, Qantas revives non-stop route
Kiwis can book seats on the newly announced flights from today.

Why these adventures make the ultimate Mother's Day gifts
Secure your favourite child status with these Mother's Day travel gifts.

Turning 85? Air New Zealand might shout you a birthday reunion flight
For its birthday, Air NZ is running a flight competition for fellow 85-year-olds.

Why Te Arai dune house is a standout
A ferry terminal, hotels, waterfront apartments, eye-catching new homes: who won awards?

'Shorter queues': Auckland Airport's upgrades boost global ranking
It’s the third highest in the Australasia-Pacific region, behind Melbourne and Brisbane.

Actor Edwin Wright shares his favourite spots in Auckland
Every week we ask a well known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Former 'highest-risk road' reverts to 100km/h speed limit
The speed limit on SH2 will revert to 100km/h by July 1, 2025.

'Solution needed': SH1 opens at Brynderwyns but long-term fix still needed
Cyclone Tam caused a slip on SH1 near the Brynderwyns, prompting calls for permanent fix.

'Alternative to a rusting hulk': Relief over Icon finishing Seascape
'Well done, Icon. The city will be behind you.' - Shane Brealey, Simplicity Living MD.

Heavy rain, strong winds lash Auckland's CBD
Strong gale-force winds lash Auckland's CBD tonight as a storm moves across the country. Video / NZ Herald

'We're f*****': Passenger frustration after grounded flight
Passengers smelled fuel through air vents, causing diversion.

‘Super exciting’: Accor eyes growth with NZ convention centre boost
He manages Accor’s core hotels in 48 countries, including 1300 hotels.

On The Up: Airline survived Covid and a recession - now for the future
'We would be lost without them in Whanganui.'