Travel and holiday news
Will this new hotel chain from Tony Robbins unlock the secret to longevity?
Welcome to the future: An AI-led chain of wellness resorts is coming.
Turning a Dubai layover into an adventure: Your guide to an epic stopover
Stopovers needn’t be a hassle, they can be a big part of your holiday
Travel videos
Queenstown to Fiordland: Winter ski detour
Thomas Bywater visits Milford, Cardrona, Treble Cone and the ski fields of the deep south.
Things to do...
There's a lot to look forward to in Auckland this weekend
Wondering what to do? There's theatre, an animal expo and a rugby party all happening.
Spring has sprung, so make the most of these Auckland events
With three festivals in one weekend, Auckland’s social calendar is beginning to heat up.
Celebrate this Father's Day with art, science, theatre and nature
Plus, a flower festival in Epsom, The Lion King production, and things to plan ahead for.
Say farewell to winter and warm up at these Auckland events
There are five great reasons to get out and about in Auckland before August ends.
Catch a last-minute film at the NZIFF, then top it off with these Auckland events
If you have the joy of some free time this weekend, we’ve got a list of ways to fill it.
Travel tips
Boots, blisters and bodyweight training: How fit do you need to be to do a Himalayan trek?
Everything I did to prepare for an eight-day hike in Nepal.
I'm a travel journalist and these two websites are invaluable for trip planning
OPINION: They aren't considered travel sites but they can be hugely helpful.
Flight attendant reveals 'secret buttons' on Virgin Australia planes
Revealed: Secret plane features hidden in plain sight.
Cruise holidays
Food tours, cruises, island resorts and more! Discover these week's best travel deals
Score your dream holiday for a dream price.
Five things I’d wish I’d known ahead of my Disney cruise
Disney Magic is returning to NZ shores this October.
Woman kicked off cruise ship for complaining in private WhatsApp group
The 68-year-old's contract was cancelled after she vented in a private text group.
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NZ travel
Ready for an epic summer? 10 of the best New Zealand events for warmer climes
Festivals to get excited for.
Overseas travel
Traveller reveals how she captured incredible shot of Aurora Australis during NZ flight
The stunning photos quickly gained attention online.
Don’t follow the crowd: Sydney's most unusual overnight stays
Unique accommodation for an alternative Sydney stay.
Turning a Dubai layover into an adventure: Your guide to an epic stopover
Stopovers needn’t be a hassle, they can be a big part of your holiday
More Travel news
How to keep costs down if you’re a solo cruiser
Solo cruising is one of the top cruise trends for 2025 but is it too pricey?
The unsettling reason this busy airport has a graveyard built into its runway
It's not every day you hurtle across a cemetery during take-off.
Five things I’d wish I’d known ahead of my Disney cruise
Disney Magic is returning to NZ shores this October.
Strange but true: The KFC in Alice Springs tried to get a Michelin star
And other things you should know about this bonzer town.
Meet the best AirBnb host in New Zealand
The couple reveal the 'personal touches' that make their place one of the best in NZ.
The best hotels in the world have been named. Did NZ make the cut?
Two Australia hotels made the list, so how did Aotearoa fare?
Do you have 'gatexiety' when travelling?
The latest social media trend isn't necessarily a bandwagon you want to join.
Why I’ll never visit Queenstown in winter again
This Aussie has formed a thorough list of reasons.
Flight delayed or cancelled? Here's what you can demand from an airline
Jetstar has been accused of misleading travellers about their rights. What can you demand?
Shiver me timbers! An 1980s icon is returning to Rainbow’s End
The news will be met with elation or trepidation - depending on your memories.
This is how your 'holiday from hell' could turn into the time of your life
Real life isn’t a holiday brochure, and that’s a good thing.
Plane tragedy: Flight attendant drops dead in front of passengers
She was feeling unwell before boarding. Minutes later she was dead.
Popular NZ attraction closing in response to ‘serious risk'
Experts say improving protections is 'crucial'.
How Hawkins won giant $800m new Auckland Airport terminal contract
Downer-owned builder wins huge job, the largest private infrastructure job of its type.
Viral video shows Venice tourists stuck in knee-deep water
People are shown calmly wading through knee-deep water in gumboots.
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Tackling NZ’s food waste problem
Woolworths’ ambitious goal to keep unsold food from landfill.