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What I’ve learnt (slowly) ageing out of the youth travel bracket
From flip phones to fat biking in Namibia, travel changes – and so do we.
Is it worth it taking a food tour in Tokyo, Japan?
Japan has some of the best cuisine in the world, if you know where to dine.
Airline etiquette: Should you keep shoes on during flights?
Foot skirmishes are becoming a regular problem on planes.
Smoke from cabin fire forces NorthTec students out of classroom
A female occupant was checked for smoke inhalation after the fire.
Twenty new buildings planned for Takapuna campground site
Details are out with big plans for the much-loved beachfront site on the waterfront.
Auckland unit owner fined $7k for 'unsightly' bird feeding
Neighbour gave evidence of droppings and effect of those on his use, enjoyment of place.
Inside the best family resorts on the Gold Coast
Accommodation can make a family holiday, or break it.
The small mistake that almost cancelled my big family trip to Canada
This item can ruin a holiday before it's even begun.
How crowded planes fuel entitled passenger behaviour
Passengers are more self-absorbed and stressed than ever, experts say.
The North Atlantic by cruise: easily the best way to see this seldom-visited region
Travelling by ship rather than car grants access to destinations rarely ventured.
Seven new places to wine and dine in Queenstown
From a relaxed lakeside lunch to perfect wine pairings, bakery treats and more.
$5m expansion planned for NZ's historic Tuakau Hotel
The hotel has been in the Tuakau community for 150 years.
Fire and fine dining: Flockhill's journey to luxury villa and restaurant launch
At this Canterbury high country lodge, luxury is intrinsic to every detail.
What it’s like exploring Oman in the Middle East
From forts to frankincense, this Middle Eastern gem is full of surprises.
So, you think you can dance? Put your steps to the test at these toe-tapping destinations
The art of movement is central to many cultures.
The magic of Shanghai's unique allure
Shanghai is now easier to visit for Kiwis, with no visa needed for stays under 30 days.
Can a food and wellbeing retreat change your life? I went to Fiji to find out
Five days of food, mindfulness and magic at Fiji’s Nanuku Resort.
Fire reignites at historic Taranaki hotel day after giant blaze
The historical building was 'basically destroyed' after going up in flames last night.
'Alternative to a rusting hulk': Relief over Icon finishing Seascape
'Well done, Icon. The city will be behind you.' - Shane Brealey, Simplicity Living MD.
Be king of the jungle ... and castle at this South African mega-resort
This South African resort pulls out all the stops.
60 years after The Sound of Music debuted, there’s never been a better time to visit Austria
2025 is the perfect year to immerse yourself in Austria's rich musical heritage and more.
'Resorted' to drone: Body corporate wins case against Paraparaumu unit owner
'Drone wash was not as effective as a manual wash would have been' - tribunal decision.
House prices down in most regions in year to March
Prices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.
Wonders of the Arabian nights (and days): Cruising the Gulf in comfort
The quieter side of the Arabian Gulf on a cruise that mixes tradition, luxury and surprise