New Zealand

New Zealand raises the Whakaari volcano alert to Level 3 as ash emissions continue, prompting an orange aviation warning over potential aircraft risks

Crystal unveils new wave of cruises. The new Crystal Grace will embark on its first season in South America, stop in Rio during Carnival, sail around Cape Horn, and transit the Panama Canal for the first time

Marriott will add three hotels in New Zealand between 2027 and 2029, including new Marriott Hotels and Autograph Collection properties

The US Embassy and Consulate in New Zealand is warning of severe risks of high winds, heavy rain, flooding, power outages and landslides. Red and orange warnings have been issued for large areas of the North Island and northern South Island

Air New Zealand begins ticket sales for its new Western Sydney–Auckland route, marking the first international services from WSI starting October 2026. Three weekly services will connect the two regions Route supported by government funding to boost tourism and economic growth

128 days, 4 continents, 63 destinations: from Australia and New Zealand to South America. All the details about the first intriguing world cruise from the luxury cruise brand

Sunshine Coast locals will soon be able to skip the drive to Brisbane and fly straight to Bali, and even connect on to Singapore, with Jetstar’s new international service launching in March 2026

China Eastern Airlines launches the longest flight route: a continuous journey from Buenos Aires in Argentina, through Auckland in New Zealand, to Shanghai in China

Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers a cruise of no less than 5 months to various destinations in South America, the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Asia, and Alaska, including a performance by Kool & the Gang