Why you don’t need to be a thrill seeker to enjoy the New Zealand wilderness
After breakfast the next day at Fiordland Lodge, a beguiling surge of adrenalin was hard to avoid as a helicopter swooped down and landed on the lawn…
20 reasons to visit New Zealand, now that we finally can
Join the bird bonanza on Kapiti Island It’s not easy to spot wild kiwi. Stewart Island is your best bet but, if you’re not heading that way,…
25 facts you didn’t know about Australia
Australia is a land full of quirks, idiosyncrasies and contradictions. Vast but sparsely populated; searingly hot, but sees more snow than Switzerland; full of sharks, snakes and spiders,…
25 facts you didn’t know about Australia Day and how to celebrate in 2022
Australia is a land full of quirks, idiosyncrasies and contradictions. Vast but sparsely populated; searingly hot, but sees more snow than Switzerland; full of sharks, snakes and spiders,…
Tonga volcano: Officials try to clear ash from airport runway to allow aid planes to land
Significant damage was reported along the western coast of Tonga’s main island of Tongatapu, where there are many vacation resorts, and the waterfront of the capital, Nuku’alofa….
Novak Djokovic was not guaranteed entry to Australia, government lawyers argue
Australia has imposed stringent border controls and tough lockdowns for the past two years. Perceived special treatment of Djokovic would cause a backlash among a public who…
Novak Djokovic spends Orthodox Christmas in detention as he breaks his silence to thank fans
Despite his Australian ban, Djokovic will be allowed to play in the French Open later this year even if he is not vaccinated against Covid-19, France’s sports…
The fascinating story behind ‘hobbit tourism’ in New Zealand
It is periodically dangerous. While not prone to lava tantrums, its caldera lake is a regular source of “lahars” – torrents of water, mud and rocky debris,…
The perfect holiday in New Zealand – for after this is over
Even with its borders closed to foreign nationals, the allure of New Zealand is as strong as ever, with the government-run New Zealand Now website reporting a…