New Zealand Airport Puts Hugs on a Timer

The new rule at a New Zealand airport limits curbside embraces to three minutes, drawing worldwide commentary, from the indignant to the amused.

World - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

New Zealand airport puts three-minute cap on farewell hugs

A New Zealand airport is capping the time people can spend hugging goodbye in the car drop-off zone. CBS Mornings' Tony Dokoupil has more.

New Zealand airport shocked by interest in its 3-minute cap on hugs

Officials at New Zealand's Dunedin International Airport are "surprised how much global interest" a time-limit on curbside farewell embraces has garnered.

Hug it out, but make it quick. New Zealand airport sets time limit on goodbyes

Travelers leaving the New Zealand city of Dunedin will have to keep their emotional farewells brief after a new three-minute time limit was imposed on goodbye hugs in the airport’s drop-off area in ...

World - ABC News - October 22

Is three minutes enough for a goodbye hug? A New Zealand airport has ruled it is | Arwa Mahdawi

Dunedin airport has erected signs that limit public displays of affection in drop-off zones. Is it enough time? I did a scientific experiment to find out …. Parting, as we all know, is such sweet ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Cuddle time capped: Airport puts a 3-minute limit on goodbye hugs

An airport in New Zealand is implementing a maximum time just three minutes for loved ones to say goodbye to their relatives with a hug.

Airport sparks debate with introduction of 'hug time' limit

An airport in New Zealand is asking travelers to limit their "hug times" in order to reduce congestion.

New Zealand airport causes stir with sign capping goodbye cuddles to 3 minutes

Dunedin airport boss says the move is designed to keep traffic flowing in drop-off zones and enable ‘others to have hugs’. Hugging your loved ones goodbye could land you in trouble at a New ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

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Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

India bowled out for 46 at home by New Zealand

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Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

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New Zealand take 4-0 lead over GB in America's Cup

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India crumble to 46 against New Zealand for lowest Test score at home

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World - The Guardian - October 17

Australian authorities respond to a reported bomb scare on a New Zealand flight

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World - ABC News - October 19

New Zealand beat Great Britain to win America's Cup

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NZ first to win cup three times in a row in modern history Ben Ainslie promises return with Ineos Britannia Ineos Britannia’s challenge for the 37th America’s Cup is over, and Ineos Britannia’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

New Zealand win their first T20 World Cup with win over SA

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New Zealand beat SA to win first T20 World Cup

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An Air New Zealand flight to Auckland diverts to Melbourne because of disruptive passenger

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World - ABC News - October 22

Irresistible Mitchell Santner spins New Zealand to historic victory in India

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World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

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World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

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Zac Lomax ran in two of the Kangaroos’ four tries to spare his teammates’ blushes in a bruising encounter against the Kiwis. 2nd minute: Isaah Yeo and Angus Crichton lead the early charges but ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Wasteful Australia banish their demons in Pacific Cup win against New Zealand

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Owners of New Zealand volcano that erupted in 2019, killing 22, appeal conviction

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World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Borthwick backs ‘energised’ Henry Slade to sparkle on England return

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World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

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Bowler’s superb display to end India’s 12-year home dominance followed Kiwis’ glorious sporting weekend . Mitchell Santner bowls in his contact lenses but bats in his glasses. It feels like part of ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Birmingham Airport back open after evacuation

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New Zealand opens up 3-0 lead over Britain in America’s Cup final after almost crashing

Emirates Team New Zealand has opened up a 3-0 lead over INEOS Britannia in the first-to-seven wins finals of the 37th America’s Cup

Sports - ABC News - October 13

‘We’re a powerhouse’: the Māori canoe and haka leading New Zealand into America’s Cup battle

As New Zealand goes head to head with the old colonial power, Great Britain, a waka is leading the team out of Barcelona harbour. As New Zealand goes head to head with Great Britain in its defence ...

World - The Guardian - October 13

America’s Cup 2024: New Zealand take 4-0 lead over Britain in first-to-seven series – as it happened

Though the contest was the closest of the regatta, the result was the same: a New Zealand victory, and they now lead Great Britain 4-0 in a race to seven. GB’s Matt Gotrel, known as Shrek – ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

America’s Cup: New Zealand take 4-0 lead but Ainslie backs British recovery

New Zealand continue dominance in first-to-seven series Emirates Team hope to win trophy for third time in a row A fast start and a close-run first leg will give the British crew hope they are ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

New Zealand into T20 World Cup semis after Pakistan all out for 56

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 54 runs to reach their first Women's T20 World Cup semi-final since 2016.

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Watch all the wickets as New Zealand bowl Pakistan out for 56 to book their place in the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup.

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