Southern Cross Travel Insurance reveals most common cause of travel disruption

More than 50 per cent of Kiwis who have traveled internationally said they faced disruption during their trip. Photo / 123rf Half of all Kiwi travelers will face travel disruption by 2023, with air travel responsible for most of the time. The report of the future of the journey of Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) … Read more

Travel highlights from 2023 and the best countries to visit in 2024

One night camping in mainland Antarctica with Hurtigruten. Photo / Thomas Bywater In the second part of Travel’s Top Trips of 2023, we look back at the year that was – when normality returned to the travel industry, tourism flourished and the world became accessible once again. Here are some of our highlights and tips … Read more

These 2023 Specialized Bikes Just Went on Sale

With so many bikes on sale this year it can be hard to tell the difference between last year’s bargain and this year’s bargain. Fortunately, Specialized is making it easy starting today, marking select 2023 models down to $1,500. Whether you’re looking to pick up a bombproof alloy e-MTB, a top-of-the-line Stumpy with SRAM Eagle … Read more

Jack Miller details turnaround in form after strong Friday in Sepang

The KTM rider credited a return to the “normal” tire casing after having some difficulties on the stiffer heat-resistant construction, for immediately feeling comfortable in Sepang. “From the start, I felt pretty good. It’s always nice to put the standard tire back on,” Miller told MotoGP.com. “I struggled a lot last weekend [in Thailand] with … Read more

Luca Marini on Jorge Martin: “His feeling with the bike is incredible” | MotoGP

Francesco Bagnaia finished on the podium in eight out of nine races (including five wins) from Assen to Sepang last season, allowing him to catch and then snatch the 2022 title from Fabio Quartararo. However, Ducati’s factory star is now on the receiving end of a similar crushing moment from 2023 championship rival Jorge Martin. … Read more