TravelShould you book a ship’s maiden voyage or wait for the teething to pass?Fares sometimes plunge to $90 a day, but it's not always smooth sailing. 31 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelThe Tahiti cruise that showcases so much more than sun, sea and sandWindstar's Dreams of Tahiti cruise merges island hopping with cultural excursion. 31 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's Easter forecast: A tale of two holidaysExpect Good Friday to be great. Expect Easter Monday to be anything but.31 Mar 02:34 AM
TravelHoliday home-swapping could save you $2000 a week. Here's how to do itHow to do it, both in NZ and overseas, and the rules to beware of.30 Mar 09:30 PM
TravelEscape Bangkok’s chaos on a secret island hideawayThis car-free island village is just 20km north of central Bangkok.29 Mar 06:00 PM
TravelEight hours at Changi with a child: What really works (and what doesn’t)Canopy Park, cinemas and a rooftop pool help kids burn energy between flights.29 Mar 05:00 AM
TravelSmall but perfectly formed: The big appeal of intimate hotels From Queenstown to Mexico, these small hotels prove intimate stays beat big resorts.25 Mar 06:00 PM
TravelYour guide to New Zealand's best Easter weekend events and moreYet to plan your Easter weekend? We've got you covered. 23 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRural retreats chase booming wellness tourism dollar in BayMore tourists are seeking unplugged, nature-based getaways.21 Mar 10:02 PM
TravelThe everyday activity that's taken very, very seriously in MalaysiaUnesco has recognised Malaysian breakfasts as part of the country's global heritage.21 Mar 09:00 PM
TravelThe surprising cruise ship that unlocks remote French PolynesiaHow a half-cargo cruise is comfortable and cultural. 21 Mar 05:00 AM
BusinessFor sale Slipper Island expected to fetch more than $10 millionIt comes with an old style lodge, three chalets and two safari tents.20 Mar 07:15 AM
TravelMaximise New York: How to make the most of 72 hours in the cityCovers three boroughs, nine parks and four museums in New York over three days.18 Mar 06:00 AM
TravelInside access: Stay in an Oxford college for less than a standard hotel roomDid you know visitors can book historic college rooms during long university breaks?15 Mar 06:00 PM
TravelAitutaki’s dreamlike lagoon is the ultimate family-friendly island escapeA simple day trip from Rarotonga offers the easiest way to paradise. 14 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandOctopus snatches Go‑Pro for a selfie session at Smugglers BayOctopus steals the show at Smugglers Bay — ‘Just Another Day in Paradise’ for local diver 10 Mar 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Has Mount Maunganui tragedy red-stickered Kiwi camping?OPINION: On a risk scale, where are Kiwis still comfortable to camp?02 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesSamoa airport fee increase sparks wrath of global airline groupSurge in fees from next week will impact tourists and diaspora, airlines say.23 Feb 09:51 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball numbers are in – are you $15 million richer?It's time to check your Lotto ticket against tonight's winning numbers.14 Feb 07:07 AM
New ZealandBeach town suffers summer of strict water rules: Limits to showers, laundry, toilet flushing'We can't have it happening again', councillor says of the restrictions.07 Feb 11:26 PM
New Zealand'Filled to the brim': Cats dumped at SPCA prompt urgent call for foster homes'The assumption is that because we’re SPCA, we deal with everything.'04 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘A drier story’: Weekend brings relief for storm-battered regionsDay-time highs in Auckland and Northland drop from 25C to about 19C or 20C.22 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandFamilies’ lucky escape as flash flood tears through Northland campground tentsWater surged through the creekside campsite in just 11 minutes.20 Jan 11:00 PM
TravelNZ’s best 10 city beaches have been named, but which will you vote as your winner?Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?20 Jan 09:01 PM
New ZealandCape Brett hut airlift and slips force DoC closures in peak summer periodNine trampers paid for their own rescue flight after slips cut off Cape Brett.20 Jan 04:00 AM
TravelThese are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?Voting is open in the Herald's annual Best Beach competition.18 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandPowerball jackpot rolls over as three players win $333k in First DivisionA total of 118 players shared $1.5m in Strike Three prizes as a must-be-won draw.17 Jan 07:05 AM
TravelIs this spot the new Byron Bay?This spot offers beautiful beaches without the crowds13 Jan 07:25 AM
CrimeFishers warned: Prosecution likely for illegal toheroa, excess tuatua this summerTaking prohibited toheroa can mean a $500 fine or a court prosecution.10 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandHelicopters over Poripori Water Holes as crews attend fatal drowning incidentHelicopters fly over Poripori Water Holes as crews attend fatal drowning incident in the Bay of Plenty. Video / SuppliedWatch10 Jan 03:24 AM
Entertainment'We're in the market for a new country': Nick Offerman on why he would swap Hollywood for NZThe Parks and Recreation star says he and wife Megan Mullally are 'crazy' about NZ.09 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandHarbourmaster warns of rising risks as old boats sink and ships dodge small craftA concrete ship narrowly missed a small boat anchored mid-channel in Shell Cut.08 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentNicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s settlement details revealed as they finalise divorceCourt papers say each star earns more than US$100,000 a month.06 Jan 09:59 PM
EntertainmentLost star Evangeline Lilly has brain damageScans show the 46-year-old's brain is now working at reduced capacity.04 Jan 12:49 AM
