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'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?...

Norway's fjords will soon be off-limits to mainstream cruise lines
Experience a country like no other while you still can.

Insta ban: Donors raise $26,900 to banish influencers from small town
A small, charming town is putting up a tough fight against annoying Instagram influencers.

Tourism NZ's new campaign featuring Taika Waititi
The director and actor is part of a new push to promote the country. Video / 100% Pure New Zealand

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

DoC starts voluntary booking system for New Zealand's busiest day walk
DoC urges trampers to book ahead this summer, to protect the popular national park.

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.

'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.

Jetstar admits 'mistake' when refusing young family $1560 refund
The Aucklander knew his rights but the Jetstar employee didn't appear to.

Queenstown flight turned back due to turbulence
A flight to Queenstown encountered intense turbulence and had to turn back to Auckland this morning. Video / Dylan Steele

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'.

You can now go whale watching from the sky
This unique experience is the first of its kind in Australia.

Hanging out in Borneo: Where to meet the ginger locals
Discover the animal kingdom's best-kept secrets.

Return to Hawaii: 7 holiday resorts to suit every type of traveller
Bolster the islands’ revival every time you book.

Set sail smart: 10 first-time cruise dos and don'ts
First cruise? Sail past newbie blunders, from cabins to costs.

Time-travelling in Beijing and penguin rendezvous: Jae Hoon Lee's travel escapades.
Sunrise, sunset, space? Jae Hoon Lee's bucket list is literally out of this world.

The year of 30 million: Egypt wants to double international tourists
There's an unlikely influence drawing tourists to the ancient destination.

'I love trains - when they work,' rails stranded Kiwi comic
It's been a wild week for the comic, whose train trip was followed by 22 million people.

Air NZ's luggage tracker vs Apple Airtag: Which should you use?
The national carrier rolled out its new luggage tracking service. But is it any good?

DoC delays new Great Walk by further 12 months
Storms, supply issues have hampered the Hump Ridge track's inclusion.

Kiwi expat’s ‘sad’ observation about Australian friendships
A Kiwi expat has opened up on the most difficult thing about life across the Ditch.

'Sad day': 16 year old defaces famous UK landmark with chainsaw
Thousands a year walk along the World Heritage site, which inspired films and books.

'Sadness and anger': Iconic 300yr old ‘Robin Hood tree’ felled; 16yo arrested
Sycamore Gap tree, which featured in films and music video was vandalised, overnight.