WellingtonGovt puts extra $3m into major events from Bay of Islands to TekapoThe $3m is part of a wider $70m Major Events and Tourism package.09 Feb 10:12 PM
TravelNo, you don't need to be a diver to have an incredible whale encounterThis destination lets snorkellers have an unforgettable experience with the gentle giants.08 Feb 05:00 PM
Travel newsPlan your next trip with these Asia cruises, beach holidays and guided toursNot sure where to travel next? Let these deals help you decide.08 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat to expect at Waitangi this year: Weather, crowds and moodThe Treaty Principles Bill being axed has eased tensions at this year's events.04 Feb 05:00 PM
TravelIs this the spookiest state in the US?From haunted houses to ghost legends, this state is full of dark delights.03 Feb 11:06 PM
TravelWhy getting locked up in Perth is a holiday highlightFrom prison time to fine dining and furry friends, Perth really does have it all.03 Feb 07:00 AM
TravelHow to ace a Europe summer with kids and without the crowdsCheck out these three family-friendly spots off the beaten track. 03 Feb 06:10 AM
TravelThe Scenic Rim road trip that rewrites Australia travelStays range from a 1920s homestead and eco lodges to yoga retreats and spas.02 Feb 11:55 PM
TravelWhy a wine tour is the best way to see Queenstown this summer'What better way to see Queenstown than with a glass of Central Otago pinot in hand?'02 Feb 11:30 PM
TravelRide, relax, repeat: Inside Mallorca’s blend of challenge, indulgence and coastal beautyRiders cover 455km through Mallorca’s Unesco-listed Tramuntana mountains.02 Feb 09:18 PM
Travel newsHow to pick a holiday that gives back to the places you visitTravel deals span India, Europe, Australia, Vanuatu and South America.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Thousands of families suffering from overheating' – what's changed?Danny Rood says his former Christchurch bedroom once hit 57.1C at night.02 Feb 02:00 AM
Travel newsHow to spend Valentine’s Day your way, from spa retreats to breakup rail adventuresValentine’s trips for romance, wellness and self love.31 Jan 07:27 PM
TravelPair'd is Australia's boldest and most decadent feastIf you are hesitant to try raw seafood, you will be in safe hands here.31 Jan 07:00 PM
Travel6 mistakes travellers make when visiting South KoreaApps like City Mapper and Papago make navigating Seoul quick and stress-free.31 Jan 06:00 PM
TravelPalmy like a local: Insider hit-list for pizza, coffee, art and trailsHere are the best spots to stop in Palmerston North.30 Jan 07:26 PM
TravelI took my plugged-in teenagers on a six day hike in remote Japan. Here's what it's likeThe 70km trek follows Japan's imperial Nakahechi trail.29 Jan 07:12 AM
TravelHow a cold, wet Whistler forest forced one traveller to finally slow downIndigenous-owned Talaysay Tours weaves Squamish and shíshálh stories through bush.29 Jan 07:00 AM
TravelFrom ice baths to $9 shampoos: Where to find Vietnam’s affordable wellness spotsGoogle searches for 'spa in Vietnam' jumped 175% in 2024.28 Jan 11:00 PM
TravelFrom locals to tourists: How I fell for Taupō all over again The guided e-bike loop covers about seventeen kilometres of Taupō 's varied terrain.28 Jan 10:26 PM
TravelI had a $1000 red wine bath in Spain for 'wellness'. Here's what it was likeThe three-hour vinotherapy ritual unfolds inside a 17th-century Mudéjar palace.28 Jan 07:30 AM
TravelYou can finally kick that screen addiction at these top retreats Enjoy the sweet relief of a digital detox at these retreats across Aotearoa and Australia.28 Jan 07:14 AM
TravelSix cruises where your holiday doubles as a wellness resetGuests can choose tailored programmes with yoga, Pilates and meditation.27 Jan 10:12 PM
TravelThe one hotel benefit that most travellers totally ignoreIt's free and invaluable, yet most travellers totally ignore it. 27 Jan 07:26 PM
TravelFrom saunas to sea plunges: The remote islands where water resets your brainStudies show time spent in 'blue spaces' can lower stress hormones and lift mood.27 Jan 05:30 PM
TravelHow to do Fiordland in style, from heli rides to a hidden lodge on the edge of nowhereGuided trips range from multi-day Hollyford Track hikes to shorter stays.27 Jan 07:30 AM
TravelWhy this NZ city may be the next wellness hotspotThe town has welcomed several new spas and saunas in the last few months.27 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandGore campground residents told to leave as council shuts site this weekResidents have been told to vacate Gore Motor Camp by Friday this week.27 Jan 01:26 AM
TravelDo you need to be rich to enjoy wellness travel?We explore just how much money one needs to enjoy this travel trend. 27 Jan 12:00 AM
TravelWhat it's like learning meditation from a monk in Chiang MaiSound healing, bamboo exercise and qigong shaped a mindful daily rhythm.26 Jan 11:04 PM
TravelWhy scaling a cliff edge may be the travel experience you needThis brand new experience in Australia is the first of its kind. 24 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMulti-billion developer Precinct launches 121-unit Mt Eden plansStudio units to start from $600k range, fifth-level three-bedroom penthouses from $2.5m.23 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelSix US experiences worth flying halfway around the world forFrom renting entire ski fields to tracking wolves.22 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Problematic': 541 new Auckland apartments unsold, 20% of stock built in last three yearsDownturn in house sales sparked more unsold apartments but also many terraced homes too.21 Jan 11:00 PM
