Labour Weekend traffic: Congestion starting to build as holidaymakers flock home
Congestion was already building at Wellsford and Bombay by 2pm.
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Self-evacuations as West Coast roads flood amid heavy rain, wind warnings
MetService says teams are preparing emergency centres ahead of severe weather.
'Almost all of New Zealand' to experience rain as motorists flock to holiday spots
Police have warned motorists to drive safe this Labour weekend after six deaths last year.
Heavy traffic delays expected as motorists flock to long weekend holiday spots
Auckland roading hotspots are expected to be heavily congested this afternoon.
Holidays in 2025: How six days leave can get you 16 days off
How to use the fewest annual leave days, for the longest stretch of time off.
Campgrounds getting ready for busy summer, some nearly booked out
DoC campgrounds in Northland are open for bookings, but some have no space left.
New hot pool complex being built at Taupō's Huka Prawn Park
The new facilites are for families and will complement the adults-only Wairakei Terraces.
Going global: the best world cruises for a trip of a lifetime
Tick off all your must-see destinations in one fell swoop.
Who hides ducks on a cruise ship? Meet the Quackers
Fans are stashing hundreds of rubber ducks onboard — and some passengers are crying fowl.
Skipping school to save on air fares? Why some parents say it makes sense
Parents face fines for kids missing school, but many find early travel worthwhile.
Turning a Dubai layover into an adventure: Your guide to an epic stopover
Stopovers needn’t be a hassle, they can be a big part of your holiday
Be honest, holidays on the quiet from work may not be the best option
Think working from a holiday destination is a win-win? The experts aren't so sure.
Set the alarm: Uluru’s new Sunrise Journeys light show is worth the wake up
From red dirt to digital canvas - indigenous art comes to life at a new Uluru experience.
Mum visits the 'Most Magical Place on Earth' - decides to leave the kids at home
Her actions have divided the internet.
Dating experts reveal when you should go on your first holiday as a couple
Make it the first trip of many, rather than your first and last.
The Ex-Files: Father's Day can bring challenges for split parents
OPINION: Fathers often want to spend the day with their children, but this can be tricky.
Sam Wallace’s trip of a lifetime in Europe
'I feel like it was the ultimate Father’s Day gift for me.'
TikTok trend pokes fun at insane lengths taken in 'sunbed wars'
Adults are filmed sprinting like kids across the pool to secure a spot.
'We can't move': Kiwi tourists trapped by toxic chemical leak
The couple must wait while authorities test the water for sodium cyanide.
5 things to do in Whistler in summer
It might be time to rethink how you look at British Columbia's winter wonderland.
Bids lodged with Air Vanuatu liquidators to take over embattled carrier
Will the airline's grounded planes get to fly again?
Cruises could skip iconic cities if locals continue to abuse tourists
Those dreaming of a cruise to Barcelona in years to come could be out of luck.
Wall of moisture, 'significant' rain to douse NI in last week of school holidays
Severe weather tipped for top of north about Monday and Tuesday, showers into the week.
Boeing jet tail drags on runway in ordeal that expert claims could have 'killed everyone'
Disaster could have struck had it not been for quick-thinking pilots.
Warm up your weekend by tagging along to these midwinter events
Congratulations to anyone not hit by cold and flu season — make the most of it.
'Uncharted waters': New sub expedition announced one year after Titan sub tragedy
A new expedition is planned for the "portal to hell".
Tragedy as mechanic sucked into Boeing engine and killed
The man died after returning to the engine to retrieve a tool.
Passenger slips in a puddle of Baileys. Now an airline owes him up to $8.4m
'I was told I went 2m in the air.'
Has school holiday boredom struck already? Head to Ruapehu this winter
Pack your winter gear for Ruapehu.
Chill set to continue into school holidays after Auckland’s coldest morning of 2024
Friday morning was the coldest of the year in Auckland - and the lows remain next week.
How to keep the kids entertained these school holidays
A round-up of our favourite school holiday activities happening around Auckland this July.
Watch: Dramatic arrest after travellers' data stolen during flights
A man allegedly set up "evil twin" fake free wifi networks.
Plane makes emergency landing after passengers served spoiled food
Passengers on board the Delta Airlines flight were served "spoiled" food.