New ZealandCampground visitor fee dispute sparks tension for holidaying familyA woman was charged a $20 visitor fee for an hour stay at Tauranga Bay Holiday Park.31 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelForget stuffy school lessons, Rome attracts even the most reluctant history buffEasily the closest thing you’ll ever get to a time machine.28 Jan 06:00 AM
TravelHow to embrace an active holiday if you’re a reluctant health freakSpoiler: A health holiday isn’t drinking cocktails made from fresh orange juice.27 Jan 06:00 AM
TravelMexico’s Tulum used to be for backpackers. Now it’s ‘boho-chic’The rise of Instagram and Airbnb has influenced Tulum’s rapid transformation.26 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Anniversary Day: Should the Bay of Plenty ditch it for its own day?Why does most of the North Island celebrate Auckland Anniversary Day?26 Jan 04:06 PM
TravelIntroducing the Italian region that has (largely) remained under the radarUnforgettable trips for 2025 from Lonely Planet’s latest book, 100 Weekends in Europe.26 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Wet weekend': Rain, hot muggy nights for start of Auckland Anniversary WeekendWarm, muggy temperatures cloak the North Island with only one cloudless day.23 Jan 06:00 AM
Travel newsKiwis break tourist records in nearby destinationThe destination saw more tourists than ever in 2024.19 Jan 09:36 PM
TravelBurnt out again? Australia's best day trip for holidaymakers seeking peaceFor holidaymakers seeking tranquility, gourmet indulgence and zero over-tourism.17 Jan 06:00 AM
Kahu‘Prove a point’: Man jumps from stub after council cuts swim ropeLogan Howard protests tree swing removal with risky jump video.14 Jan 09:00 PM
TravelThe luxurious way to get down and dusty in Outback QueenslandFew people have heard of this beautiful lodge standing in the shadow of Mt Mulligan.14 Jan 06:00 AM
TravelThe weirdest foods I ate at America's biggest state fairAnyone for cotton-candy bacon beer?.... A favourite in Texas.09 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Fatal crash in Taranaki, multiple injuries in crash in deep southIt will be a slower drive home for some returning holidaymakers.05 Jan 07:16 AM
TravelThis is what a US-based travel writer thinks of RotoruaWriter reveals the one thing that the US does better.04 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelZita Cobb runs a $3086-a-night inn on a small island. Is she the most radical person in travel?New York Times: Luxury meets community-spirit off the northeast coast of Newfoundland.04 Jan 05:00 AM
TravelWhat to do on a family weekend in RaglanThis surf town is a great choice for a weekend away, all year round.04 Jan 12:00 AM
TravelSingapore turns 60 in 2025: 8 locals spill the secrets no guidebook will tell youAn insider's guide to Singapore, by the people who know the city best.03 Jan 11:00 PM
TravelWhy Vienna should be at the top of your 2025 travel listMusic, culture, and charm in every corner – here’s how to make the most of it.03 Jan 06:00 PM
TravelWhy is everyone raving about Taipei?The Taiwan city is all set to be the destination of 2025.03 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisTravelling Kiwis share Airbnb tips after 6000km on the road in EuropeOPINION: Airbnb stays in Europe can either be dreamy or disastrous.02 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday road toll: One person dead after Ihumatao Rd collisionPolice say a person has died after a crash in Māngere yesterday. 02 Jan 09:40 PM
TravelHave you heard of the 'new Noosa'?This beachside suburb won't be a quiet gem for long. 02 Jan 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Keep track of your kids’: Multiple assaults in Wānaka mass disorder involving 300 drunk youthsHolidaying teens have been involved in violent altercations and excessive drinking.01 Jan 10:18 PM
TravelAre multi-generational trips abroad really worth it? A grandmother shares exactly what it was like. 01 Jan 12:00 AM
TravelEveryone dreams of a Nile river cruise, but does it live up to expectation?Yay or nay for the journey of a lifetime in 2025?...31 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentI read 50 books each year. Here's how you can tooThe good news? It doesn't take hard work, just a smart system.30 Dec 09:00 PM
TravelOpinion: 5 of the best – and worst – places I’ve spent New Year’s Eve across the worldOPINION: The good, the bad and the very, very lonely.30 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelCruising Western Australia in absolute luxury will be huge in 2025The last frontier ... explored in style.27 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandUrupukapuka Island - a paradise for nature lovers and history buffsThere's so much for locals and visitors to see and do on Urupukapuka Island27 Dec 05:00 PM
TravelIs this the most luxurious night's sleep in Australia?Just 90 minutes from Melbourne, this hot spring retreat might outshine NZ's offerings. 27 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: How overtourism turned Porto's Livraria Lello into a sardine canOPINION: A haven for book lovers, Livraria Lello is now a tourist trap drowning in queues.26 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandRetailers cashing in on customers' happy vibesBoxing Day shoppers in Rotorua and Tauranga are happy to be spending.26 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland rail shutdown begins: What you need to knowAuckland's railway lines will have no trains operating on them for the next 32 days.25 Dec 10:00 PM
TravelWelcome to LA: Must-see spots for first-time visitorsIf Auckland is tap water, LA is San Pellegrino with ice.24 Dec 07:00 PM
