New ZealandLong wait is over - it's holiday timeIt has been a long wait for Labour Weekend - the last time Kiwis had three days off in a row was almost five months ago.24 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelTurkey: Log out, turn offAndrew Potter uses a holiday to Turkey to take an app-y break from his smartphone and other electronic devices.17 Oct 10:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Use your mouse to find a holiday houseOnline booking sites are revolutionary compared to the old days of phone calls, faxes, travel agents and rack rates.12 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionGene Nicolson: Holidays just a tiring, shameful load of rubbishThe debate about extending retailing on public holidays keeps popping up, almost as often as there's a Briscoes sale.09 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleSchool holiday ideas for crafty kidsFrom glitter paintings to yarn bombing, Danielle Wright rounds up what's on offer for crafty kids over the holidays.05 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandFive fun school holiday activitiesIt's the school holidays and our Weekend editor, Catherine Smith, has picked the five best things to do with the kids. Enjoy.28 Sep 03:28 AM
TravelKia ora: BlenheimBlenheim, named for a battle, is a peaceful oasis, writes Elisabeth Easther.25 Sep 05:00 AM
TravelWaikato: Natural highs around TaupoDonna McIntyre joins BMX champs Sarah Walker and Laura Smulders on a thrill-filled road trip.07 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelIreland: Southern comfortIn the south of Ireland, Living’s restaurant reviewer Peter Calder finds fine food — and a decent cup of coffee at last.01 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelNelson: Tasman's treasureCatherine Smith jumped at the chance to bike and hike her way through Nelson's stunning landscape.20 Aug 11:00 PM
TravelTe Aroha: Sweet little place you'll loveElisabeth Easther visits a small town with a big heart - and plenty to see and do.09 Aug 11:00 PM
TravelTurkey: Postcard from a revolutionEwan McDonald went on a family holiday. The riot police came along too.09 Aug 03:00 AM
TravelSamoa: Word fell on fertile groundMissionary messages still resonate in the islands, writes Robyn Yousef.08 Aug 03:00 AM
TravelGreece: Odyssey to ancient islesThe Greeks invented the most enduring, most popular, most commercially sophisticated and prescient system of governance ever devised, but the nation that perfected democracy seems to be struggling to preserve its economy.07 Aug 11:00 PM
TravelAustralia: The search for southern goldIntense heat and bushfires didn't stop Wynne Gray from finding some great food.07 Aug 03:00 AM
TravelCook Islands: Heavenly voicesColourful church services are a glorious way to enjoy Sundays in paradise, finds Pamela Wade.18 Jul 11:00 PM
TravelFiji: The kids are all rightWant a break from the kids on your family holiday? Danielle Wright discovers kids clubs in Fiji.13 Jul 11:00 PM
Travel4 of the best island treasuresOnly minutes away in the Hauraki Gulf are plenty of sanctuaries for animals - and humans.12 Jul 11:00 PM
LifestyleWe could make moviesDionne Christian previews a school holiday course of film-making fun for youngsters with ambitions.12 Jul 05:30 PM
EntertainmentHairy, Jelly and PippiForget about Australians appropriating our cultural icons; the Scots are getting in on the act.12 Jul 05:30 PM
