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Tuvalu disaster relief exercise shows a shift in New Zealand's aid strategy Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:00PMOperation Tropic Twilight tests improved co-ordination between government and development agencies in the Pacific He likened it to the landing of the Americans during the second world war when suddenly, as if the sea had changed colour, the island was swamped by white men in military uniforms. Some 67 years later, like hundreds of other residents of Funafuti , Fakasoa Eutelu dropped everything ...
Bush whacked by jet sale Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:48PMREGIONAL Australia is bracing for yet another blow with Virgin Blue planning to sell its smallest Embraer jets because of heavy losses on their routes.
LTTE’s main agent in arms network, a serious threat - Expert Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:50PMInternational counter terrorism expert Shanaka Jayasekara said that Ponniah Anandarajah, the main agent of the LTTE’s arms network in the post-KP period, still poses a serious threat to Sri Lanka’s efforts in countering the LTTE’s international links.
Virgin Blue Makes Major Changes Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:03AMAnnounces tie-up with Etihad Airways, has decided to add Airbus A330s and sell its Embraer 170s.
Business versus leisure Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:11AMChanges to Virgin under its new chief include connecting flights for corporate flyers, writes Clive Dorman.
Virgin Blue's Arabian knight Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:07AMJohn Borghetti's deal with Etihad – essentially the same as the one he negotiated while at Qantas – will see him put Virgin Blue in a strong position to attack his former employer on domestic and international routes. 27 Aug 2010 10:04 AM
Virgin announces Etihad alliance Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:49PMVirgin Blue has begun a further overhaul of its international network which will see its fledging long-haul offshoot, V Australia, fly to Abu Dhabi in the Middle East but ditch loss-making flights to South Africa.
Virgin tie-up with Etihad a blow to Qantas Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:08PMVirgin Blue has begun a further overhaul of its international network, as it returns to profitability.
Fiji tops island home list for Aussies Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 4:28PMFiji has been ranked alongside Bali and Malaysia as among the most popular destinations for Australians looking to buy international properties as investments and vacation getaways.
Island holiday homes beckon for Aussies Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 9:00AMAUSSIES are taking advantage of the strong Aussie dollar and budget flights to buy holiday homes overseas.
Gap Year 100 company directory: volunteering Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 5:21AMAs part of our annual directory of 100 gap year travel companies, here are listings 20 - 69 on volunteering.
Governor lauds tourism sector Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:59PMThe Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Sada Reddy has lauded Fiji’s tourism industry as the major contributor to growth and development for the country.
A-level results: gap year companies to take you far and wide Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 8:50AMThe following companies specialise in arranging structured gap year activities.
More Kiwis planning on escaping overseas Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 7:05PMAlmost half of all New Zealanders (45%) are planning to holiday abroad over the next six months, according to the latest Fly Buys/Colmar Brunton Mood of the New Zealand Traveller Survey.
Red ink too much for Pacific Blue Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 12:15PMPacific Blue racked up tens of millions of dollars in losses flying New Zealand's domestic routes before finally calling it quits.
Virgin Blue quits New Zealand Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 9:24AMVIRGIN BLUE will stop flying within New Zealand and redeploy aircraft to short-haul international routes after chalking up losses in the tens of millions of dollars across the Tasman over the past three years.
Jetstar boosts NZ service Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 12:48AMLOW-cost carrier Jetstar plans to increase its fledgling New Zealand operations, taking advantage of Virgin Blue's departure from the market.
Air NZ will carry Virgin passengers Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 12:03AMAir New Zealand says it will carry thousands of Virgin Blue passengers whose flights have been disrupted.
Virgin exits NZ domestic market Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 12:01AMVirgin Blue is pulling out of an underperforming NZ domestic market, to strengthen its trans-Tasman, Pacific and Asian networks.
Virgin Blue pulls out of New Zealand Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 11:38PMTravellers who hold air tickets on Pacific Blue for flights within New Zealand will be offered refunds or alternatives on another airline.
Virgin Blue exits NZ domestic market Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 11:31PMThe Virgin Blue airlines group is pulling out of an under-performing New Zealand domestic market.
Pacific Blue in, V-Aust out of Fiji route Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 11:00PMThe Virgin Blue airline group will pull its full service airline V Australia out of Fiji, replacing it with smaller Pacific Blue aircraft as part of efforts to boost capacity on other key routes, the group has announced.
Virgin exits New Zealand market Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 9:44PMAIR New Zealand says it will carry thousands of Virgin Blue passengers whose flights have been disrupted by the airline's withdrawal from NZ 's domestic market.
Virgin Blue ends internal NZ flights Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 9:24PMAIR New Zealand will carry Virgin Blue passengers whose travel plans have been disrupted by Virgin's withdrawal from the NZ domestic market.
Virgin to exit NZ domestic market Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 9:21PMVIRGIN Blue is pulling out of an under-performing New Zealand domestic market, with passengers being offered re-accomodation and refunds.
Virgin Blue to Scrap New Zealand Domestic Services; Air N.Z. Shares Jump Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 9:13PMVirgin Blue Holdings Ltd., Australia’s second-largest airline, will scrap New Zealand domestic services as Chief Executive Officer John Borghetti overhauls operations to focus on more profitable routes.
Virgin to stop flying in New Zealand Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 9:10PMVIRGIN Blue to pull out of under-performing route, Air New Zealand to carry disrupted passengers.
World War II pilot remembers hearing ‘The war is over’ Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 10:34PMBRISTOL – Edward "Rick" Riccio Jr. remembers vividly where he was when he heard that the news that World War II was over. He was a pilot with the U.S. Army Air Corps, stationed at Port Moresby in New Guinea.
Air Pacs Vanuatu service returns post-quake Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 10:48PMFiji's national airline Air Pacific says its Nadi/Port Vila flight returned from the Vanuatu capital today after being delayed by the earthquake that struck the island nation yesterday.
Fiji gets its own version of Facebook Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 7:22AMThere's a new internet based social network for Fijians - called Fijibook - and it hopes it can emulate the success of the American Facebook.
Major 7.5 earthquake panics residents, tourists in Vanuatu Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 5:40AMSYDNEY, Aug 10, 2010 (AFP) - - A major 7.
Major 7.5 earthquake panics residents, tourists in Vanuatu Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 4:05AMSYDNEY, Aug 10, 2010 (AFP) - A major 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Tuesday, generating a small tsunami and sending thousands of frightened people running for the hills.
Earthquake panics Vanuatu residents Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 3:17AMA 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, generating a small tsunami.
Earthquake hits Vanuatu: thousands run for hills Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 2:54AMA major 7.5-magnitude earthquake has hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, generating a small tsunami and sending thousands of frightened people running for the hills.
Earthquake panics Vanuatu residents Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 2:54AMA 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, causing a small tsunami and sending thousands of frightened people running for the hills.
Major 7.6 earthquake, tsunami hit Pacific's Vanuatu Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 2:15AMSYDNEY (AFP) - A major 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Tuesday, shaking buildings and generating a small tsunami, but there were no immediate reports of injury or damage.
Major 7.6 earthquake, tsunami hit Pacific's Vanuatu Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 2:08AMSYDNEY: A major 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu today, shaking buildings and generating a small tsunami, but there no immediate reports of injury or damage. The undersea earthquake struck at a depth of 60km (37 miles) roughly 40km from the main island of Efate, which includes the capital Port Vila, Geoscience Australia said. Local residents said the earth shook ...
Major 7.6 earthquake, tsunami hit Pacific's Vanuatu Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 2:06AMSYDNEY (AFP) – A major 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Tuesday, shaking buildings and generating a small tsunami, but there were no immediate reports of injury or damage. The undersea earthquake struck at a depth of 60 kilometres (37 miles) roughly 40 kilometres from the main island of Efate, which includes the capital Port Vila, Geoscience Australia said ...
Chinese interested in investing in Fiji vow to visit island nation Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 2:38AMA large number of potential investors who turned up at the seminar organized by the Fiji Trade and Investment Bureau at the Shanghai Expo in China this week have vowed to visit Fiji.
Pacific aid boost targets fisheries watch Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 1:13AMNew Zealand will boost the monitoring of Pacific fisheries to help an industry that loses more than $400 million a year because of poor enforcement.Prime Minister John Key, in Vanuatu for the Pacific Islands Forum, yesterday announced...
Globemaster to overfly Whyalla for training flight Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:02PMResidents of Whyalla may catch sight of Air Force’s biggest transport aircraft in their skies over the course of this week.
Virgin Blue seeks 'middle ground' Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:05AMWon't cede leisure travellers to chase corporate fares. 27 Jul 2010 9:00 PM
This Day in History - July 27 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:37AMToday is Tuesday July 27, the 208th day of 2010. There are 157 days left in the year.
Virgin Blue seeks & #39;middle ground & #39; Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:00AMVirgin Blue says the airline does not have to cede the leisure market to its competitors as it chases more high-paying corporate travellers.
Bring on the next World Cup Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 11:16AMFor Rustenburg, the Fifa World Cup meant a new graveyard. The Bafokeng Royal Stadium in the city in North West Province, had an $80 million makeover for the tournament and the traffic management plan delivered a vast park-and-ride...
Fiji police arrest foreigners over $20m drug bust Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 11:07PMFiji police have arrested several "foreign nationals" and are questioning them over a drug bust they say is worth $F28 million (NZ$19.8 million).
Fiji police arrest foreigners over $20m drug bust Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 10:40PMFiji police have arrested several "foreign nationals" and are questioning them over a drug bust they say is worth $19.8m
$20m drug bust in Fiji Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 10:18PMFiji police have arrested several "foreign nationals" and are questioning them over a drug bust they say is worth $F28 million ($19.8m)."Police say they have also confiscated a large amount of white powder believed to be raw material...
Visitors Get More Options To Jet In To Queenstown Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 11:38PMThe options just got even better for visitors looking to travel to Queenstown, with Australian airline Jetstar today announcing the launch of direct international services to Queenstown.
Qantas stranded with stake in loss-making Fiji airline Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 6:31PMQANTAS faces a tougher task finding a buyer for its 46 per cent stake in Air Pacific, after Fiji's national flag carrier slumped to the biggest annual loss in its 59-year history.