Travel newsTwice lost, twice found: Kiwi traveller's last-ditch effort to save wife's engagement ring diamondIt wasn't the couple's first scare, having lost the ring 25 years ago in Lake Taupō. 21 Dec 05:30 AM
New ZealandHow to spot smuggling at sea this summerCustoms officers intercepted more than 2.8 tonnes of illicit goods at sea in 2024/2025.15 Dec 09:00 PM
TravelThree rivers, six countries, an open bar and a personal butler serviceDoing it tough on a luxury 15-day river cruise.08 Dec 06:00 PM
TravelHere's what it's really like on a 'Mystery Cruise'These trips visit mystery destinations – but is it worth the money?09 Oct 07:50 AM
TravelGlaciers, trolls and longships: A journey deep into Norway’s heartTravellers cross the Arctic Circle to witness Norway’s midnight sun.08 Oct 08:00 AM
TravelCruising solo in the land of the midnight sun, Alaska USAWhile you may be travelling alone, you’re never lonely on a Viking. 08 Oct 07:22 AM
TravelPuffins, Vikings and lost villages: Inside a rare North Atlantic voyageOn St Kilda, the cliffs erupt with tens of thousands of diving gannets.07 Oct 02:35 AM
TravelWhat I learned sailing Egypt's Nile river at the 'wrong' time of yearEgypt is a dream destination. But what do you need to know before you go?07 Oct 02:00 AM
TravelWhy this Kimberley cruise is a must for adventure seekersThe cruise features expert guides and collaborations with Traditional Owners.06 Oct 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomCruise industry warns NZ risks losing ships as costs biteNew Zealand is pricing itself out of the market for cruise ships24 Sep 09:00 PM
BusinessCruise ship season begins as Crown Princess arrives in AucklandRetail group hopes cruise visitors can jazz up downtown districts.22 Sep 04:09 AM
WorldCruise guest leaps overboard after casino bill disputeHe had five different forms of identification on him when pulled out of the water.10 Sep 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCruise ship visits to Napier down 22% for coming seasonSixty cruise ships are booked for Napier between November 21 and April 8.31 Aug 06:23 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelScrubbed down and twirling like butter in a fry pan – two hours in a Turkish bathhouseShayne Currie reveals what a traditional hammam experience is really like.30 Aug 01:03 AM
TravelWhat it's really like inside a luxury cruise ship cabinWe get into the details on board the Ponant Le Jacques Cartier ship.11 Aug 11:17 PM
WorldWatch: Passenger 'sliced open' after water slide breaks on world's largest cruise shipThe water slide is closed for the rest of the trip and under investigation.08 Aug 08:45 PM
Travel newsFive events Kiwis should know about this August and beyondBold tastes and bright events await.02 Aug 06:27 PM
TravelDenied entry to NZ: The numbers, what happens afterwards and the airlines that broke rulesHow much Air New Zealand and Jetstar had to pay for breaking the rules is revealed.09 Jul 02:00 AM
World'Unprecedented': Father, child rescued swiftly by Disney Cruise Line crewDisney crew rescued a father and daughter from the ocean yesterday NZT near Florida.30 Jun 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: We must balance our cruise tourism economy with biosecurityNearly 90% of exotic marine species arrived on international vessels.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWendy R. London: The perfect storm facing our cruise industryOPINION: Cruise traffic to New Zealand is declining due to strict bio-fouling regulations.19 Jun 12:17 AM
TravelHow to visit six European countries in 13 stress-free daysViking’s cruise brings Europe to your balcony..17 Jun 08:00 AM
TravelWhere are the world’s best cruises? We asked a seasoned cruiserAccording to this expert, these five cruises explore the world’s best destinations.16 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'This is not a drill': Napier chosen for cruise industry rethinkCruise numbers will drop 40% next summer. So what is the solution?12 Jun 01:37 AM
New ZealandTrust Tairāwhiti plans 'proactive approach' to tackle Gisborne's dropping cruise bookingsCruise visits drop to 10 next season here - Trust Tairawhiti takes proactive approach. 11 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy fewer cruise ships may not mean fewer tourists for 'popular' stopThe region expects 87 cruise ships next season across 74 dates.10 Jun 06:00 PM
