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The Hawaiian concept all Kiwi travellers need to learn

Embrace the aloha spirit with this simple term that New Zealanders should appreciate, no matter where they are travelling.

Taylor Swift's private jet is bad - but your holidays aren't helping the climate either

It's true the rich and the famous are behind the majority of aviation emissions - but that doesn't mean the rest of our flight habits don't matter.

Why celebrity private jet travel is a climate nightmare

EXPLAINED: Planes owned by celebrities emit an average of more than 3376 metric tons of CO2 - roughly 480 times more than an average person's total annual emissions.

Why is everyone mad at celebrities flying private jets?

Recent data showed Taylor Swift’s plane racked up 170 flights in the first 200 days of this year alone.

How to be a more sustainable traveller

Sustainable travel doesn't have to be about catching a bus to a nearby campground and doing nothing but wholesome outdoor activities.

Air NZ's sleep pods are hot, in a bad way

Months after advising passengers to pack light to save the planet, the airline unveiled weightier pods.

Kylie Jenner gets roasted for flaunting private jet in climate crisis

The backlash was swift and harsh as social media users denounced the environmental impact of using a luxury private aircraft.

These must-read books will make your travel greener

As travel rebounds from the pandemic and with the ongoing climate crisis, it's crucial to understand the impact of our choices.

Dutch airline KLM sued over alleged 'greenwashing'

Several environmental groups have launched legal action against the airline over advertisements that promoted flying as a sustainable form of travel.

What does it mean for a hotel to be carbon neutral?

The carbon-neutral and carbon-positive labels sound good on paper, but some experts question if they are more performative than productive.

How an old NZ plane could help make flying greener

The old jet has been transformed into a flying eco tester by Boeing - with the aim of making aviation more sustainable.

'The flying bum' takes off: European airline buys 10 'revolutionary' airships

Is this the start of a green travel revolution? A Spanish airline has gone all-in on a helium-filled airship.

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