Epic train journeys now off-limits to tourists
A huge swathe of the Earth – almost 20 per cent of the planet's entire landmass – is off-limits to travellers.
This Mediterranean island will pay you $22k to move there
A picturesque island is looking for people to move there, and authorities are willing to pay some hard cash to help persuade potential new residents.
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VIP service: The plane that flew PM and guests to the Queen's funeral
The PM gets his own first class section with two lie-flat seats, and there are also 24 business-class style lie-flat seats.
The new 'Love Boat': Giant cruise ship inspired by '80s TV hit
Princess Cruises has unveiled designs and a launch date for its newest ship Sun Princess, which will take design cues from the original "Love Boat" featured in the long-running TV series.
Luggage fails to arrive on Air New Zealand's first flight from New York
Passengers on Air New Zealand's inaugural flight from New York arrived in Auckland this morning after a marathon 17 hours in the air – only for many to discover their bags hadn't made it.
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Christchurch
After being hit by a devastating earthquake in 2011, which closed much of the city centre for two years, Christchurch has made a remarkable comeback.
Mad for monarchies
The 10 other surprising countries that have royal families
There are dozens of monarchies around the world, working to slightly different systems. Here are some of the more surprising examples.
Fairy tales and nightmares: The 10 coolest castles in Britain
Britain's history may be riddled with rich people fighting each other, but this has one significant upside: Lots and lots of castles.
Why hundreds of pubs around the world are named 'The Royal Oak'
The tale of a king who escaped by hiding up a tree is undeniably a cracker, even if it has fallen out of the collective consciousness.
