TravelI promise to be a better tourist: Do pledges work?Tourism pledges are popping up all over the world. But do they work?17 Sep 01:29 AM
New ZealandThird emergency flight from Australia announcedCosts for the red flight and the subsequent MIQ stay will be covered by travellers.17 Sep 01:00 AM
TravelChance of catching Covid 'less than 0.1%' on flights says new studyA new study reveals the risk of Covid-19 transmission on international flights.14 Sep 11:46 PM
TravelArmchair travel: 'We are all dreaming of swimming pools'An abridged extract from Kiwi writer Nina Mingya Powles' new memoir Small Bodies of Water.14 Sep 10:52 PM
TravelCook Islands: Tourists must be fully vaccinated when bubble resumesThe Cook Islands say that visitors will need to be fully vaccinated when travel resumes.14 Sep 08:59 PM
TravelAustralia gets first look at DPD Digital Vaccine PassportWith signs that borders may soon be reopening, Australia has revealed13 Sep 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialDelta level 2: What our future looks likeEDITORIAL: New Zealand is entering a phase of more specific restrictions.10 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelCovid-19 vaccine required to climb EverestThe remote Khumbu region was relatively untouched by Covid. Then climbers arrived.10 Sep 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentVaccinated RSE workers to skip MIQ, but Hawke's Bay apple growers say it's not enoughVaccinated seasonal workers from Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu will begin arriving next month.09 Sep 11:28 PM
TravelCabin crew capture stowaway Tarantula on packed flightThe large, eight-legged animals are common pets, though not everyone is a fan.09 Sep 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismMinister 'doesn't care': Travel agents angry over refund scheme"It's on him" says disappointed travel leader about David Clark's stance on refund scheme.09 Sep 05:24 AM
New ZealandNZ to have vaccine passport by ChristmasKiwis will soon have access to digital proof that they've received a Covid-19 jab.09 Sep 01:35 AM
TravelNo woman, no booking: Why Turkish resorts are banning all-male bookingsWhether anti-gay or anti-party, the policy is certainly discriminatory, say travellers.08 Sep 09:02 PM
Lifestyle'This is so special': Qantas flight attendant's wholesome momentAdorable moment a Qantas hostess slipped back into her uniform has gone viral on social.08 Sep 09:24 AM
TravelChris Hemsworth Dubai travel endorsement a volte-faceThe advert is a volte-face for the God of Thunder.08 Sep 12:52 AM
Travel'It was never supposed to be easy': Three Kiwis' Bike Trip round the worldFreddie Gillies writes of his 23,000km cycle journey from Bali to Buckingham Palace.07 Sep 10:29 PM
Travel9/11 obstructing access to archives say researchersThe museum's rules on accessing archive material and interviews are unusually onerous.07 Sep 09:13 PM
TravelTVNZ's Daniel Faitaua: 'My advice for Kiwis in lockdown'TVNZ Europe correspondent: 'It feels like everybody's moved on, even if the virus hasn't.'07 Sep 06:45 PM
TravelNo Time to Die on ultimate James Bond travel itineraryA 21-day, four country, 00-itinerary with seats at the premiere of the new film.06 Sep 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: No travel doesn't make NZ a 'hermit economy'People might not be moving across our borders but goods and capital sure are.05 Sep 06:05 AM
WorldFiji declares 'only fully vaccinated' allowed to enter the countryFiji government confirmed this week the only exemptions would be "a few emergencies".03 Sep 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhole family contracts Covid-19 on UK tripSeven of nine at family Christmas contracted Covid-19, including terminally ill father.03 Sep 05:00 PM
Travel'Crying with laughter': Two very different wildlife photo awards go head to headFrom the sublime to the ridiculous, these photos couldn't be more different.02 Sep 09:45 PM
TravelGalleon sails for China again, 280 years after sinkingIn 1745 she sank just outside her home port of Götheborg returning from China.31 Aug 01:31 AM
TravelEU to close borders to American tourists again as infections spikeThe bloc has reversed its advice on opening to the US before the summer tourism season.30 Aug 09:20 PM
TravelArctic explorers discover new island as ice shelf meltsThe island hunters found land in Arctic circle by accident.29 Aug 08:40 PM
TravelPining for affection? World tree-hugging champs held in FinlandHave you considered embracing a rimu? There are prizes up for grabs.26 Aug 05:46 PM
Olympics'That's not my medal!' Gold in Olympic suitcase mixupThere are only 340 people it could belong to.25 Aug 07:59 PM
TravelTrip Notes: Can travel mend a broken heart?The popular Herald Travel podcast is back for brand new episodes. Here's what's in store.25 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandHis brother raced across the globe to donate a kidney. Now the life-saving surgery has been cancelledNurses isolating amid Covid outbreak has had a devastating impact on one man's surgery.25 Aug 09:37 AM
TravelDream destination: Hiking the highlights of the Jordan TrailWhen we can travel again, hiking in ancient Jordan will be good for body and soul.25 Aug 02:00 AM
TravelCook Islands travel cut off for 'weeks' says PM BrownThe Cooks are preparing to go for weeks without inbound tourists.25 Aug 01:25 AM
TravelQantas' tear-provoking vision of post-pandemic travelAdvertising overseas travel to Aussies currently sounds like the definition of cruelty.24 Aug 11:42 PM
TravelWhale attacks: Tourism may be changing humpback behaviourSwimming with whales is illegal in NZ waters but some operations continue to offer it.24 Aug 10:31 PM