Sorry Bali, this is the new No 1 destination for Australians
A staggering one in five holidaymakers passing through terminals are heading this way.
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Chris Bishop announces independent review of Kāinga Ora, New Zealand's fifth Covid wave may not have peaked and questions are raised over how Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will get to Sydney tomorrow. Video / Newstalk ZB / NZ Herald
Violent grandfather who left NZ age 2 has been deported back as 501
The 57-year-old left New Zealand as a toddler in 1968 and doesn't have any family here.
‘Embarrassing’: PM’s trip to Aus in doubt as he backtracks on using Boeing 757 relics
It's far from the first time these planes have experienced issues.
Belly of the Beast: Sticky Fingers' controversial frontman's story peeled back in new book
The book chronicles Sticky Fingers' 2019 tour while accounting its members pasts.
Child, 7, stranded on hospital roof as flood emergency grips Queensland
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper is causing record flooding in far north Queensland.
No respite from Jasper as Queensland faces widespread flash floods
20 rain gauges in the region had recorded more than a metre of rainfall.
Beaufort Watches founder on growing the ‘untouched’ Kiwi market
Beaufort Watches owner Robert Kwok says his passion is to share the craft of watchmaking.
Cairns airport under water, planes submerged as flash floods hit Queensland
Meanwhile, a young girl fights for her life after being struck by lightning.
Acclaimed Aussie comedy film showcases the Christmas spirit Downunder
Director Madeleine Dyer has been surprised and humbled by reactions to the film.
Matty Thunder’s plot to import cocaine thwarted by police
Man joked about buying a petrol station on the way to retrieve cocaine from a ship.
Fight over ex-AB's rugby ground - locals want sport banned on Māori battlefield site
A battle heats up over the home ground of a grassroots All Blacks rugby hero.
New contenders as SVG exit evens up Supercars
Kiwis are among the contenders to step up in Shane van Gisbergen's absence.
Kiwi driver accused of killing five people in horror Aussie beer garden crash
William Swale was born in New Zealand and reportedly made his fortune in IT.
Who opens the batting for Australia after David Warner? Marsh weighs in
The dynamic middle-order batsman Mitch Marsh provides his insight to the side's future.
'Anxious to sell': More homes being listed for sale by Kiwis crossing the ditch
Bigger salaries and work opportunities are proving irresistible.
Life sentence for 501 who stabbed neighbour 94 times and claimed self-defence
Jurors didn't buy her self-defence claim, and neither did the judge today at sentencing.
Australia bans engineered stone - will NZ follow?
One lung expert says silica dust from engineered stone 'is our new version of asbestos'.
Trio charged over $1.1m of damage after marbles fired from slingshots
One man and two teenagers are on bail after allegedly damaging dozens of businesses.
'Violated beyond repair': Victims confront ‘monster’ rapist who posed as cop
'I will continue to live the rest of my life in fear,' a victim said.
One of the world’s most expensive passports is upping its cost
Citizens feel they are already overpaying for what one of the most expensive passports.
'Matty Thunder': Male stripper willing to try anything in cocaine plot
The Australian ex-stripper pleaded guilty to attempting to retrieve $27m of cocaine.
John Mitchell: I’m not an Eddie Jones
The 59-year-old has always denied that a rift opened up between him and Jones.
Glen Powell 'almost died' filming scene in Australia
The actor had some wild stories to share about filming Anyone but You during its premiere.
Woman convicted of killing her four children has convictions quashed
Kathleen Folbigg was released in June after spending 20 years in prison.
'World shattered': Kiwi father-of-six fights for family after wife's cancer diagnosis
'We just got to stay strong for the kids and stay strong for her.'
‘World shattered': Kiwi family of eight rocked by cancer battle
Michael 'Mudzz' Tarei, a father of six, faces an unfathomable road ahead. His wife has been told she doesn't have long to live, and their family struggle to keep a roof over their head and food on the table. Video / A Current Affair
A lot of people are culturally bankrupt and want a way to their Māoritanga
Ngāpuhi will rejoice with a massive hui in Auckland at the weekend.
How much will a trip for Formula 1 cost a Kiwi?
An unforgettable experience but the price tag varies widely.
Siva Auvae's partner was in mental health care days before fatal attack
Anaru Ormond killed NZ mother four days later.
‘Spread to my heart': Jimmy Barnes rushed into emergency surgery
The Aussie rocker has given fans a worrying health update.
Not fit for purpose: Fitbit makes deceptive consumer law claims, fined $11m
'We are pleased Fitbit admitted its misconduct, especially since this is the second time.'
Fears Aussie cyclone could wash crocs into city streets
'You've seen snakes on a plane...' local warns ahead of tropical tempest.
'Do not come to the airport': Cairns warns of major disruption as Cyclone Jasper arrives
The flight chaos comes before the busy summer period, with a long tail expected.