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Overhaul of Picton’s London Quay expected to start soon

March 21, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Picton’s London Quay could soon be upgraded.

250th Anniversary of Patrick Henry’s ‘Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death!’ Speech

March 21, 2025 Donald Trump

Our Nation proudly commemorates the 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry’s address to the Second Virginia Convention — a seminal moment in our great American story and a fateful turning point in America’s epic struggle for Independence.

New Zealand wine grows for 16th consecutive year in the United States, defying market trends

March 20, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand wines once again recorded growth in 2024, marking their 16th consecutive year of expansion, according to a recent report by Impact Databank.

Bill would designate ‘Rutherford B. Hayes Day’ in Ohio

March 19, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Ohio Senate recently passed a bill to designate the fourth day of October as “Rutherford B. Hayes Day.”

Congressman pens letter defending Georgia’s recreational fishing industry against burdensome rule

March 19, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

U.S. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter, R-Georgia, penned a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick voicing concern that a Biden-era proposed rule from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration limiting recreational fishing for several species, including red snapper, will have devastating effects on coastal Georgia’s economy.

Why New Zealand visitors should watch ‘Pork Pie’

March 19, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

It’s probably fair to say that most visitors to New Zealand aren’t thinking about the country’s cinematic history aside from perhaps “The Lord of the Rings.”

New Zealand officials say second Auckland harbor crossing is a priority

March 19, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Zealand Government has outlined the next steps in New Zealand’s road toward building another crossing for Waitematā Harbour.

Devastating landslides have hit Milford Sound in the past – if it happened today, the impact would dwarf Whakaari/White Island

March 18, 2025 The Conversation

The 2019 volcanic explosion on Whakaari/White Island, which killed 22 people touring the crater and severely injured 25, is one of New Zealand’s worst disasters. But an even more devastating catastrophe could happen at one of New Zealand’s most iconic tourism destinations, Piopiotahi/Milford Sound. And it is unclear how this disaster can be prevented.

From the sea, sky or street, there are no bad views of Auckland

March 17, 2025 Todd DeFeo

Whether it’s high above the city, on land or on water, there are no bad views of Auckland.

There’s something disappointing about arriving in and departing from a country

March 17, 2025 Todd DeFeo

There’s something disappointing about arriving in and departing from a country.