Articles by Sarah Pollok
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Travel
Shoulder season was a great Europe hack for Kiwis. It may not be next year
Monday, 4 November 2024, 1:36pmShoulder season has long been a dependable travel hack. In return for enduring temperamental weather and fewer big-ticket...
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Travel
Almost 1000 travellers report falling violently ill after visiting this destination
Monday, 30 September 2024, 4:15pmHundreds of travellers are taking legal action against resorts after contracting stomach bugs in Cape Verde. It can be difficult...
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Travel
Travelling for school holidays? This is the worst day to fly
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 2:49pmIf you’re catching a domestic flight on September 27 prepare for longer queues; Air New Zealand expect this to be the busiest...
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Travel
'Terrible miscalculation': Expert's devastating theory on Singapore Airlines turbulence tragedy
Monday, 23 September 2024, 12:50pmTHREE KEY FACTS - An investigation questions if the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321′s turbulence disaster could have been...
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Lifestyle
Child named after Star Wars character refused passport due to copyright issues
Monday, 23 September 2024, 11:45amA 7-year-old boy was refused a passport for a family holiday because his name was a copyright infringement of the Star Wars franchise. Christian...
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Travel
How travel delays the ageing process
Friday, 20 September 2024, 2:45pmLongevity is a hot topic in the wellness space as people seek ways to improve their quality of life for longer. Fortunately...
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Travel
The best hotels in the world have been named. Did NZ make the cut?
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 1:28pmIf you want to spend one night at the best hotel in the world, make sure you have about $5000 in the bank. That’s how much...
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Lifestyle
Will NZ's new tourism levy really discourage visitors?
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 1:07pmAn informal survey has revealed what tourists and locals think about the proposed increase to the international tourist levy. On...
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Travel
Four things you should know about Air NZ's Airpoints update
Monday, 12 August 2024, 1:28pmAir New Zealand has launched several changes to its loyalty programme, Airpoints™ which include a revamped dashboard and...
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Travel
Airbnb employee drops hint about how they'll tempt travellers from hotels
Tuesday, 6 August 2024, 1:59pmIf you love a good massage or chef-cooked meal while travelling but also enjoy the familiar comforts of staying in a house,...
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Travel
Air New Zealand makes ‘groundbreaking’ partnership to promote travel tool
Monday, 29 July 2024, 12:13pmAir New Zealand has partnered with several organisations to launch a campaign that encourages travellers to use its “multi-stop...
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Travel
Has the NZ passport gotten more or less powerful? Latest ranking reveals
Wednesday, 24 July 2024, 1:28pmIf you have a New Zealand passport count yourself lucky; it’s been ranked one of the most powerful in the world. The 2024...
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Travel
Air NZ and Jetstar launched sales - but are Kiwis really getting a deal?
Thursday, 18 July 2024, 1:39pm- Air New Zealand has released 750,000 domestic one-way fares from $59 - Jetstar has put 15,000 international flights from...
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National
Queenstown Airport landing ranked one of the most exciting in the world
Monday, 8 July 2024, 10:34amEvery day, tens of thousands of flights take to the skies from sprawling metropolises, tiny rural towns and everywhere in...
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Travel
American tourist shares obsession with ordinary Kiwi bathroom features
Friday, 5 July 2024, 3:45pmTourists are blown away by many things when visiting New Zealand such as our vast, untouched landscapes, laid-back Kiwi attitude...
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Travel
Jetting to Europe this summer? Here's where you'll find tons of Kiwis
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 3:03pmIn New Zealand, 4pm sunsets and frosted windscreens mean two things; winter is well and truly here and thousands of Kiwis...
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Travel
'Please don't': Study reveals risks with drinking on a flight
Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 3:38pmFor some, a glass of champagne when boarding a plane or a red wine with dinner is one of the silver linings of a flight,...
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Travel
The airline said her luggage was lost. This trick revealed it was stolen
Monday, 10 June 2024, 2:48pmAn airport worker almost got away with stealing a traveller’s suitcase but was tripped up by one small detail: the bag he...
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Travel
Air NZ makes shock announcement about Bali flights
Friday, 7 June 2024, 10:23amKiwis will now be able to fly to Bali non-stop any time of the year after an announcement from Air New Zealand. The airline...
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Travel
Popular NZ cruise ship axed in shock announcement
Wednesday, 5 June 2024, 12:28pmTravellers planning to book a cruise on the P&O Pacific Explorer around New Zealand may want to hold tight after an announcement...
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Travel
How a social media post got this American family's $24k trip cancelled
Tuesday, 4 June 2024, 9:58amAn American family’s US$15,000 ($24,230) cruise holiday was mysteriously cancelled two days before departure after falling...
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Lifestyle
Heading to Europe this summer? This warning is for you
Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 3:53pmEvery year, Kiwis travel en masse to Europe in search of warmer weather during the cold New Zealand summer. In 2023, they...
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Travel
Sustainable travel report suggests Kiwis 'weary' about making eco-friendly choices
Tuesday, 28 May 2024, 2:39pmAn annual study has been released and the results are in: most Kiwi travellers value sustainability but for many, it’s not...
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Travel
Camouflage pants could get you thrown in jail in this holiday spot
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 4:16pmWhether you’re travelling to Rome or Chile, New York, or Zimbabwe, it’s helpful to know where the best attractions are or...
