Articles by Sarah Pollok, NZ Herald
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Travel
‘Vomiting blood for hours’: Danish backpackers' chilling final texts
Monday, 25 November 2024, 2:00pmText messages from two Danish backpackers who died in a mass poisoning in Laossuggest the pair had been vomiting blood for...
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Travel
'Absolutely disgusted': Grandmother accuses airline of charging old travellers
Monday, 7 October 2024, 11:56amA senior traveller claims Ryanair charged her a £75 ($160) fee for her cabin bag while younger passengers with similar luggage...
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Travel
New report reveals why Latam Flight LA800 nosedived, injuring 50 people
Monday, 22 April 2024, 2:04pmOn March 11, dozens of people were injured when Latam Flight LA800 suddenly lost altitude and tossed crew and passengers...
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Travel
Air NZ has revealed changes to its fare structure. Here's what you need to know
Monday, 22 April 2024, 11:28amKiwis travelling on Air New Zealand to Australia and the Pacific Islands can expect more in-flight entertainment, snacks...
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Travel
Why a drink at the world's best bar will cost you $2500
Friday, 20 October 2023, 3:03pmIf you’re looking for not just a good bar but a great bar, the best in the entire world, be prepared to dip into your savings. Kiwis...
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World
Paris in push to improve quality of River Seine to allow swimming at 2024 Olympics
Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 9:26amThe Seine River has long been a beautiful backdrop in Paris but not the best place to swim. Since 1923, swimming has been...
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Business
Kiwi regional tourism bodies divided over call to stop Tourism NZ's domestic marketing support
Friday, 2 June 2023, 1:49pmThe Government’s decision to halt Tourism New Zealand’s domestic marketing activity has received a mixed response from regional...
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Travel
26 million bags mishandled in 2022, report finds
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 9:32amAirlines lost more bags in 2022 than any other year in the last decade according to a recent report. In 2022 alone, 26 million...
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Business
Air New Zealand to weigh passengers at Auckland Airport
Tuesday, 30 May 2023, 10:23amIf you’re hopping on an Air New Zealand flight between May 29 and July 2, don’t be surprised if they ask you to hop on the...
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World
Woman zip tied mid-flight after threatening to kill flight attendant
Thursday, 13 April 2023, 9:44amA 32-year-old woman has been arrested and charged after threatening to kill a flight attendant on an Alaska Airlines flight...
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Travel
Woman beats British Airways in court using 80-year-old legislation
Wednesday, 1 March 2023, 12:31pmA woman has taken British Airways (BA) to court over a disagreement about vouchers - and won using 80-year-old contract legislation...
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Travel
Fiji Spring Break Holiday crew member reveals risky business
Thursday, 19 January 2023, 10:44amA former Spring Break Fiji crew member says they believe the event’s lack of organisation and “underwhelming’ medical provisions...
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Travel
Major change coming to international travel in New Zealand
Wednesday, 11 January 2023, 11:52amTravel often and you’ll be well acquainted with the little card you must fill out when flying into Aotearoa New Zealand. The...
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Lifestyle
Visa scam: Cancer survivor, 71, $280 out of pocket for $17 NZ visa
Friday, 16 December 2022, 1:22pmA 71-year-old cancer survivor is one of the latest travellers to be caught out by a website that offers New Zealand transit...
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Travel
10 Items most commonly removed by airport security in New Zealand
Friday, 25 November 2022, 1:10pmOver 130,000 items have been removed from luggage by Aviation Security (AvSec) in 2022 for breaching airlines’ conditions...
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Travel
Kiwi mum and daughter left stranded in Bali with $2500 bill after flight cancellations
Thursday, 8 September 2022, 11:30amOne Kiwi traveller claims multiple flight cancellations left her $2500 out of pocket after she and her nine-year-old daughter...
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Travel
Auckland street steals title for coolest in New Zealand
Monday, 29 August 2022, 4:14pmAn Auckland street has claimed sixth place in an unusual ranking from Time Out, which lists the coolest streets in the world. When...
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Business
Tourism CEO urges Government to 'drop barriers to success'
Friday, 26 August 2022, 4:29pmA tourism company CEO says New Zealand risks falling behind if the Government doesn't step up and better support the industry...
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World
EU country considers ditching passports
Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 12:31pmFinland has announced plans to trial digital passports that would allow people to travel without needing paper documents. Instead,...
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World
Terrified woman finds 18 horrific creatures in suitcase after trip to Croatia
Monday, 1 August 2022, 11:48amA traveller got a terrific fright unpacking her suitcase after a holiday in Croatia when she discovered 18 live scorpions. The...
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Travel
Airbnb scam: Red flag to never ignore when booking accomodation online
Friday, 29 July 2022, 3:09pmAfter living in Bali for a month, Kiwi traveller Bree Robertson decided to celebrate by booking herself a romantic getaway...
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Travel
American travels 96-hours to Germany to fetch lost baggage
Tuesday, 26 July 2022, 1:36pmAn American travelled for 96 hours back to Germany to retrieve his luggage after it was abandoned at Dusseldorf Airport. Lost...
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World
American tourists attacked by saltwater crocodile in Mexico
Monday, 25 July 2022, 1:48pmTwo American tourists were injured by a crocodile at a resort in Mexico while swimming at night. The two men from Colorado...
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World
Climate activists glue themselves to world-famous painting in Florence
Monday, 25 July 2022, 12:13pmEnvironmental protestors glued themselves to the glass protecting world-famous artwork in Florance, Italy last week. Two...
