BusinessHow to build a mega-linerGrant Bradley visited the German shipyard where Quantum class vessels like <i>Ovation of the Seas</i> are built. He describes how it is done.27 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailMega ship boosts Auckland retailDowntown Auckland businesses are having an extended Boxing Day shopping period as up to 6500 people come ashore from the largest cruise 27 Dec 05:17 AM
TourismMassive mega-liner arrives in AucklandThe largest cruise ship to traverse New Zealand's waters, with nearly 6500 passengers and crew members, made its debut in Auckland this morning.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOnly peaks can dwarf massive cruise shipIt's the biggest cruise ship to visit and likely the most valuable machine to call at New Zealand.21 Dec 04:00 PM
TourismLack of room for megaships hurting NZLack of port facilities contributed to P&O ditching plans to bring a 4200-passenger ship to this market, which an industry group says is a wake-up call.19 Dec 12:53 AM
Freight and logisticsMegaship heading to New ZealandWATCH: One of the world's biggest cruise ships - which arrives in NZ next week - will be the star of cruise season.17 Dec 01:21 AM
BusinessWatch NZH Focus: Height of luxury cruises into NZOne of the most luxurious cruise ships to ever visit New Zealand is back for her fourth visit of a busy 2016/2017 summer season.12 Dec 09:24 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Aboard the cruise ship dreams are made ofTristram Clayton embarks on an unforgettable tour of the Celebrity Solstice while it visits Auckland.Watch12 Dec 08:28 PM
New ZealandCouncil boss ready for Goff's to-do listAuckland Council boss Stephen Town says he shares the agenda of new Auckland Mayor Phil Goff for a turnaround in council performance. Goff 18 Oct 02:41 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Napier’s cruise ship season off to a good startCruise ships coming to Napier Port are on the up, with 10 more expected this season. Local businesses are expected to reap the benefits with nearly 100,000 passengers expected to visit. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch10 Oct 06:13 AM
New ZealandAmazon guide begs pirates to spare KiwisPirates on River Amazon spared the lives of two New Zealanders only after desperate pleas from a jungle guide and his crew, it has been revealed.09 Oct 06:00 AM
TourismMegaship headlining NZ cruise bonanzaThe biggest cruise liner to visit New Zealand is headlining a record number of ships to come here during summer.02 Oct 12:25 AM
TravelHow to pick your perfect cruiseCruising might be more popular than ever, but there are still plenty of travellers who have yet to discover the joys of a holiday at sea.26 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelCruise ship worker's shocking talesA cruise ship worker has opened up about the alleged low pay, cramped rooms and incestuous behaviour he experienced at sea.19 Sep 06:30 PM
TourismAuckland's mega cruise ship plansMonster ships will find it easier to berth in Auckland if plans for new port infrastructure get the green light.02 Sep 09:00 PM
TourismCruise ship boom comes with a warningGrowth in the cruise industry, worth nearly half a billion dollars to New Zealand, could be crimped by inadequate infrastructure.30 Aug 04:34 AM
TravelHow to get kicked off a cruise shipCruise ship employees have revealed what it's really like to live and work at sea for months at a time.18 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelOvation of the Seas christened in ChinaThe world's newest "Quantum Class" cruise liner has left China on a voyage that will bring it to New Zealand in summer.29 Jun 02:15 AM
TravelAlaska: Mesmerised by majestyIt's like a giant chunk of chalk tumbled out of the sky, shattering on to a sparkling, turquoise glass floor.28 Jun 01:00 AM
TravelPacific Pearl leaves New ZealandTo mark her return to Australia, Pacific Pearl's four-day cruise will feature a number of friendly Aussies versus Kiwis battle.23 Jun 04:30 AM
TravelIll dad kicked off cruise over cigaretteThe daughter of a Perth man says her sick father was left to find his own way home after he was kicked off a P&O cruise ship for flicking a cigarette overboard.20 Jun 06:08 AM
TravelTravel Live: Homeward boundLynley Bilby is currently travelling from England to Norway and back on the Emerald Princess. She will be posting updates throughout the trip.11 Jun 01:36 AM
TravelTravel Live: Rescue at seaLynley Bilby is currently travelling from England to Norway on the Emerald Princess. She will be posting updates throughout the trip.10 Jun 03:00 AM
TravelTravel Live: Lynley goes landlubberLynley Bilby is currently travelling from England to Norway on the Emerald Princess. She will be posting updates throughout the trip.10 Jun 01:30 AM
TravelTravel Live: Food, glorious foodI was out at tea last night dining in Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone's new onboard restaurant Share enjoying some really beautiful food.01 Jun 03:12 AM
TravelThe couples-only, clothing-optional cruiseThings are about to heat up on the Azamara Quest when a couples-only, clothing-optional cruise sets sail.31 May 11:34 PM
TravelThe world largest cruise ship - againRoyal Caribbean's massive Harmony of the Seas vessel will soon be usurped as the world's largest cruise ship.27 May 02:30 AM
OpinionSam Judd: Cruise ships spew out deadly emissionsCOMMENT: If you thought that travelling by ship might be better for the environment than flying or driving a car, you would be sadly mistaken.25 May 08:42 PM
TravelCelebrity Solstice at seaGreg Fleming cruises (and sometimes jogs) across the Tasman on Celebrity Solstice17 May 10:52 PM
TravelThe weirdest things left on cruise shipsWith cruise ships carrying millions of holidaymakers every year, crew regularly come across items left behind by forgetful passengers - and some are stranger than others.16 May 04:00 AM
TourismMegaship among surge of new vessels next summerThe biggest cruise ship to come to New Zealand is among 12 new vessels set to call next summer06 May 03:47 AM
TravelDistraught parents miss cruise shipA distraught couple looked on in tears as a cruise ship sailed away with their young children on board after they missed the departure time.28 Apr 12:44 AM
