New ZealandEaster in Tauranga: Thousands expected but will the weather play ball?'It looks like it is going to be full for Easter.'05 Apr 06:00 PM
TravelKiwis refuse to axe travel plans despite cost of living crisisAs prices soar, New Zealanders plan to cut costs in three key ways.05 Apr 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelSay goodbye to daily hotel room cleaningNew York Times: A pandemic change might become more permanent in the US.01 Apr 07:30 PM
TravelBook your getaway to a dreamy tropical spotThe time for planning your winter escape starts now.23 Mar 01:47 AM
TravelHollywood hot spots: Famous TV and film spots found on AirbnbIf the Oscars had you excited, these might be the holiday stays for you.17 Mar 07:00 PM
TravelBraving Kruger with the kids? The best guided family adventure holidays for all agesHave you considered adopting a guide?28 Feb 06:00 PM
TravelAirbnb host justifies leaving a chore list and charging a cleaning fee - here’s whyLast year travellers noted a disturbing trend in holiday rentals and BnBs.21 Feb 05:56 AM
TravelAirbnb surprise quarterly results following online backlashDespite fed-up guests ditching BnBs for hotels, the travel site is not going anywhere.16 Feb 07:23 PM
TravelChateau Tongariro: DoC handed hotel keys, search for new owners beginsGuests from around the world sent tributes for the historic hotel, closed this week.03 Feb 03:39 AM
TravelChateau Tongariro to close permanently, 'unexpectedly' this weekA seismic survey was the final nail in the coffin say the historic hotel owners.31 Jan 04:30 AM
TravelAirbnb guest evicted by 2am text on Xmas morningA guest was booted out of a BnB when a text exchange took a turn for the worse.18 Jan 07:41 PM
TravelDitch the cases and slow down: Resolutions to make travel better in 2023It may not result in a six pack but pledging to be a better traveller is a win for all.15 Jan 10:51 PM
TravelListening devices report Airbnb guests for noise in creepy trendNoisy guests are being ratted out by listening devices at BnBs.08 Jan 09:40 PM
TravelIs this the real life? Is this just fantasy? The most luxurious travel itineraryTake a look at the ultimate fantasy travel path of a millionaire.15 Dec 11:30 PM
TravelBooking an Airbnb? A criminal record might block your holidayGuests with records for petty crime have run foul of Airbnb's automatic background checks.12 Dec 10:02 PM
TravelNo room at the inn: Bach demand surges for summerBook now or holiday later warns bach rental company.08 Dec 07:00 AM
TravelNew Zealand’s most expensive beach houses revealedKiwis splashed out an impressive $14 billion on beachside baches since the pandemic.08 Dec 04:18 AM
TravelReview: Bookabach’s bach of the year in Omaha, AucklandThis award-winning holiday home is perfect for a family beach holiday.07 Dec 01:15 AM
New ZealandCovid for Xmas? What to do if sickness disrupts your holidayHolidaymaker questions why booking dates couldn't be changed after getting Covid.06 Dec 05:56 PM
TravelRoom review: We find the real winner at this Rarotonga waterfront villaSelf-contained villas in Rarotonga are perfect for doing your own thing.24 Nov 10:00 PM
TravelHotel review: Who knew Canberra could be this hip?Like Australia's underrated capital city, this stylish hotel is full of surprises.23 Nov 06:00 PM
TravelAirbnb Boss mocked for listing room with no availabilityThe website co-founder says he's opened his home. Booking a night is tricky.22 Nov 07:10 PM
TravelInternational visitor rips apart Aotearoa’s ‘prime freedom camping’ reputation'Every designated spot I stayed at was basically a nasty parking lot.'18 Nov 07:00 PM
TravelAirbnb aims to convince more people to rent out their homesHowever, more listings don't seem to be Airbnb’s biggest challenge.17 Nov 07:00 PM
TravelNorthland lodge named 'best in the world' at prestigious awardsNew Zealand was well marked on the map at the World Tourism Awards this weekend.14 Nov 02:35 AM
TravelHotel review: An apartment fit for a Victorian gentlemanStaying in John Campbell's apartment (no, not that John Campbell) is a vintage treat.02 Nov 10:00 PM
TravelKiwi wins $100k nest egg from Airbnb to build designer bachA New Zealand woman has won a share of US$10million to build her dream bach.20 Oct 02:00 AM
TravelFlying saucers and a 'virtual farm' win big in NZ's best Airbnb awardsA flying saucer in central Canterbury has landed a space on the list of best BnBs.09 Oct 07:00 PM
TravelInside New Zealand's new, $18k-per-night luxury lodgeDubbed the "Chicest Sheep Station in the World", it's definitely the most expensive.05 Oct 06:45 PM
TravelFamily 'stranded' after shocking Byron Bay Airbnb discoveryThe family came to NSW for a wedding, but were left stranded "on the side of the road".05 Oct 04:33 AM
TravelNew, most expensive room in Paris: Hotels cash in on US touristsOn top of a weak Euro, France has been visited by another indignity: rich Americans.27 Sep 11:02 PM
TravelNZ's 10 best holiday homes revealed: island houses and Tuscan villasGold, silver and bronze awards have been given to the best summer holiday homes.27 Sep 08:00 PM
TravelGuest's shock discovery at Queenstown 'room with a view'The guest discovered her room's 'lake view' was not what it seemed.26 Sep 10:01 PM
TravelHotel review: Dunedin apartments with 'relaxed beach house cool'Staying in this seaside suburb is an ideal base for any activities.22 Sep 02:00 AM