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Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Premium Economy.
★★★★½
Airline reviews

Airline review: This premium economy has one of the world’s cosiest sky-cradles

This long-haul is nearly 16 hours, but I managed to sleep for six of them and wake up in time for breakfast.

  • by Kylie McLaughlin
On the waterfront … the new InterContinental Auckland.

Five-star luxury hotel opens on Auckland’s revamped waterfront

The opening of the five-star in the area is a true watershed. It was little more than 25 years ago that this area was industrial and closed off to the public, meaning little access to the stunning Waitemata Harbour from the city.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Air New Zealand Boeing 787 Dreamliner business class seats.
★★★★
Airline reviews

Airline review: Faultless service and dining on Air New Zealand’s unique US route

It may not be the most modern business class in operation today, but it’s still the most cosy and easiest way to get to Chicago from Australia.

  • by Kylie McLaughlin
Waiheke Island - a visit is essential.

Nine must-do highlights of Auckland, New Zealand

Few cities can boast such an array of natural and man-made attractions, including a breathtaking holiday island.

  • by Rob McFarland
★★★★½
Hotel reviews

This hotel has everything you need (and everything you don’t)

A great luxury hotel but one with a quirky sense of fun, with those massive sundaes and the chocolate hour making a trip to the gym an absolute necessity.

  • by Sue Williams
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Economy cabin on China Airlines A350-900.
★★★★½
Airline reviews

Airline review: Competitive prices for a seat in this stylish, friendly economy cabin

There’s an impressive combination of services on board this international flight, including plenty of legroom.

  • by Lee Mylne
New Zealand has entered a recession after lifting interest rates for consecutive months.

An expert expat’s guide to Auckland, home to the world’s biggest Snakes & Ladders

Auckland is a vibrant city, with incredible nature to be enjoyed from the moment you step outside your front door.

  • by Belinda Jackson
You’d have to be a giant not to feel comfortable in Qantas’ business class seats on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
★★★★
Airline reviews

Airline review: 16-and-a-half hours on Qantas’ new long-haul route

There are some service slip-ups in business class, but Qantas’ new New York route has one big advantage.

  • by Kylie McLaughlin
Private pod rooms.
★★★★½
Hotel reviews

Like a jazzed-up IKEA: This is the budget hotel chain we’ve been waiting for

LyLo’s funky Auckland property has a mix of private and shared rooms and plans to open in Australia.

  • by Rob McFarland
Cocktails are a specialty at Kol.

Six of the best new restaurants in Auckland

Melbourne’s iconic tapas institution arrives in Auckland.

  • by Rob McFarland