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Aerial battles thrill Marlborough
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Who shot down the real Red Baron? Roy Sinclair goes to the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, near Blenheim, for answers.Inter-island ferry a Kiwiana classic
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Inter-island ferry travel is part of classic Kiwiana that Frances Adank, of Christchurch, loves to revisit.Top 10 places to propose
Reuters
If you are thinking about popping the question, here is a list of the top 10 places to propose that may help you to get the romance and the "Wow!" factor right on the day.Flight flu 'just sniffles'
Students who caused a major health scare at Auckland International Airport today were suffering from the common cold.
The different states of America
Blog: Two basketball teams - Los Angeles' Lakers and Boston's Celtics - symbolise the vast differences between their two cities.
Qantas grounding 'good for brand'
Qantas pilots have come out swinging against chief executive Alan Joyce after he remarked that grounding the airline's fleet had been "positive for the brand".
Getaway to romance in Malaysia
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Stephanie Holmes gives her top tips for the must-sees and dos essential to your romantic Malaysian itinerary.Roadtripping Australia's coast
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Stark beauty, wonderful food and wine, and the brooding essence of Australia.Superjumbos put through the paces
With Airbus in the spotlight over wing cracks on its A380s, it may be reassuring to know that in stress tests, a jumbo jet's wings can be flexed about 7.6 metres upwards - the equivalent of two storeys.
Jet could 'fall from sky' warning
Qantas pilots on an Australian domestic flight wrestled with shaking joysticks during two botched landing attempts after they unwittingly programmed the flight computers with wrong data.
Quake still taking its toll on accommodation sector
Canterbury's earthquake and a strong dollar are hampering tourism growth, new accommodation figures show.
The best of Australia's island life
Australia - the world's biggest island - is surrounding by 8222 smaller ones. That's a lot of islands to choose from.
The changing ways we keep in touch
Blog: The business of staying in touch with friends and family at home has transformed itself multiple times in recent years.
Hipsters move in on Mardi Gras
A new generation of parades is hitting the streets of New Orleans for Mardi Gras, and they're throwing away old traditions of big, glitzy floats and celebrity kings and queens.
Extremely cute and incredibly scary
CRAIG PLATT
Seeing dangerous animals in the wild is a heart-warming experience - unless they're staring back at you.176,245 fly into Wellington airport
Recession or no recession, tourist and short-term visitor numbers show no sign of flagging at Wellington Airport.
Hot spot of serious cool
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For some, Punta del Este is party central, but for others it's a place that marches to its own drumbeat.Vintage chic meets modern comfort
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Bangkok's early 21st-century mood of consumerism and opportunity spawned lavish hotels, spectacular bars and elaborate rooftop pools, a stratum of glamour and fantasy above the city's daily life.The great American snack food marathon
Blog: It's time for me to experience the horrors of American snack food.
Cracks put Qantas A380 out of action
Flagship A380 aircraft removed from service after engineers find 36 hairline cracks in wings.
An island recovered
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Pam Neville discovers the ways of the weka who inhabit Rotoroa.Another country? Another planet
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It's disquieting to be met with full and frank hostility in a foreign country – especially when you're outnumbered eight to one.Call of the Tatras
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Discover why the Tatra Mountains claim the hearts of Poles and Slovaks.No body scanners for NZ airports
Full-body scans are not coming to NZ airports, but the Government is watching Australia.
Travel's eventual high-tech future
PETER MYERS - Reuters
Technologists insist that their wizardry, if employed universally, could solder together the jagged edges of airline travel.The Super Bowl spectacle
Blog: The Super Bowl show was fantastic, but the game itself meant heartbreak in Boston.
Man run over by Boeing Dreamliner
A Boeing employee became trapped under the landing gear of a 787 Dreamliner.
First Church treasure
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Dunedin began as a Free Church of Scotland (Presbyterian) settlement in 1848, and the congregation's architectural gem was completed 25 years later.36 hours in Wanaka
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Kate Mead explores Wanaka by car, plane, boat and foot.Snow hampers Heathrow flights
Heathrow Airport said it would operate a much reduced service with snow and freezing temperatures predicted to hit much of England over the weekend.
Australia's top hotel pools
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A hotel pool is much more than a place to do some laps.Qantas flight engine fails
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A Sydney-bound passenger plane was forced to return to Canberra Airport after losing power in one engine this morning.Should I pledge allegiance to the flag?
Blog: I was covering a city council meeting. As it started, something happened that made me feel awkward.
Tourists flock in, but Kiwis flee to Australia
Overseas visitor numbers bounced in December, but the allure of the Australian job market continued to push migration into negative territory.
Air NZ restarts Bali route
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Air New Zealand will start flying direct to the popular holiday spot Bali from Auckland twice a week during the June to October high season.Australia tops for expats
Reuters
Ausralia has beaten out the United States and Singapore to take top place among expats.Migration figures to turnaround - report
Net migration into NZ remained positive, but the Government predicts more people will have left the country than entered this year.
Small panel falls off during Jetstar flight
An oil service panel fell off a Jetstar A320 airplane midway to Christchurch.
Height of expectation
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An adventurous trek around British Columbia gives Kimberley Rothwell an opportunity to stare down her fear of heights.Insider's best of Washington DC
ASHLEY GATEWOOD
The United States capital has warmed to its lead role in American destinations.Wary cruise passengers stay away
AP
The frightful images of a sinking Italian cruise ship have scared off some cruise passengers.Christ statue upsets Londoners
Reuters
A tourism-promoting replica of the Christ the Redeemer statue planned for the Olympics has ruffled feathers.Tim Wilson: live from New York City
Blog: TVNZ's correspondent has spent years trying to make sense of America for a NZ audience.
Airport unveils yoga room
Reuters
Just cleared airport security and in need of a little stretching relaxation?Island almost a time warp
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One city dweller finds paradise just two hours from Sydney.
'Terrible trip' after double-charge
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A Christchurch 17-year-old had the "most terrible trip ever" after an account error forced her to pay twice for the same Jetstar Airways flight from Christchurch to Melbourne, her mother says.Airline seeks local cabin crew
Airline Jetstar is on the hunt for 40 new cabin crew to be based in Christchurch to increase the total staff base employed in the city from an existing 200 or so.
Explore the best of LA
Reuters
Got 48 hours in Los Angeles? How to get the best out of two days, including nailing the LA signature look.Cycling Marlborough's vineyards
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All seems right with the world, cycling in Marlborough wine country on a summer's day.
Decoded - What's in a Cafe Name?
A tinge of curiosity about the stories behind the cafe names takes willing minds on a caffeinated tour in history, mythology and the back alleys of the owners' minds.
Dad plays porn instead of Smurfs at kid's party
Black Caps win T20 nailbiter against Zimbabwe
Crusaders without Richie McCaw until April
Houston under water when found
Speaker hits back in technology row
Guinness' all time greatest game ending
TPK travel money to be paid back
Nats to discuss Mondayising holidays
Speaker hits back in technology row
Labour reveals PM's emails over radio show
Mum cops $200 fine for truant daughter
Jail for Thailand child sex tours
Hundreds of unfit teachers in class
Would you use KLM's 'meet and seat' service to meet like-minded passengers?