TravelAmsterdam: Grand open-air museumExplore Amsterdam on foot or bike. It's a great way to see a city that heaves with history and life, writes Mike Corder.14 Apr 09:00 PM
TravelCruising: Cooking with sea saltKiwi David Reihana has carved out a career as a top chef with a major cruise line, writes Winston Aldworth.14 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelTurkey: Where the Johnnies and the Mehmets lie side by sideOn a sombre drive in Turkey, Wynne Gray shakes his head at the futility of the deaths of so, so many young men in a foreign land.14 Apr 03:00 AM
TravelTonga: Cook got it rightAs the explorer noted, the islands of Tonga are truly the 'Friendly Isles'. Jane Jeffries is captivated on her visit.14 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelSouth Australia: Five free things to do in AdelaideSouth Australia's picturesque state capital offers plenty to see and do for travellers on a budget, writes Shandelle Battersby.13 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelFiji: In the jet setTo the people of Beqa Island sharks are friends. Nicholas Jones tested that trust.12 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelNSW: The art beat of SydneySydney's arts community wants the city to become the country's cultural capital, finds Lynley Bilby.12 Apr 01:00 AM
TravelVenice: Lost in streets of romanceVenice is the setting for Nicky Pellegrino's new novel. On a fact-finding visit she strayed into richly rewarding back streets.11 Apr 10:00 PM
EntertainmentGoT locations in real life'Game of Thrones' season five is due to hit TV screens on Monday and for those struggling to wait just that little bit longer, here is Expedia's list of 'Game of Thrones' locations around the world.10 Apr 03:30 AM
TravelRoom check: The Modern Honolulu, HawaiiPaul Davies stays at a full-service lifestyle hotel close to Waikiki Beach.10 Apr 03:00 AM
TravelQueensland: Patients in a half-shellA small crew of volunteers work around the clock when an ill turtle comes their way, writes Shandelle Battersby.10 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelFiji: The best of palm and reefGo local when it comes to food, Nicholas Jones discovers at a cooking school in Fiji.09 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelBar/fly: Reunion IslandRum cocktails are de rigueur on the French island of Reunion, finds Kevin Pilley.09 Apr 03:00 AM
TravelFlight check: Auckland to Melbourne on Air NZDylan Cleaver flies NZ1127 from NZ to Oz.08 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Passport fee increase unjustifiedThe Government plans to increase the application fee when it extends the passport validity, even though there seems no grounds for doing so.08 Apr 08:30 PM
TravelFive top Washington DC barsMegan Singleton finds the best places to grab a drink in Washington DC.08 Apr 03:00 AM
TravelFiji: Precious string of secretsPaul Rush discovers the enigmatic beauty and brilliance of black pearls in the waters of Fiji.pacific07 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelCanada: A grizzly taleIn the Canadian wilderness, Winston Aldworth sees how sometimes in life you're the bear and sometimes you're the salmon.07 Apr 03:00 AM
OpinionCoasting through ItalyBev Wood experiences the Italian capacity for both wild frenzy and languid indolence.07 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelTonga: In gentle giants' domainWhale watching in Tonga goes extreme when Jane Jeffries hops in with the cetaceans.06 Apr 10:00 PM
TravelTop things to do in The WhitsundaysEach week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from writer Lee Mylne.06 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelSouth Africa: A weekend in Cape TownChris Leadbeater makes the most of a short visit to the harbour city.03 Apr 04:00 PM
TravelFive great scenic train journeysSearching for the trip of a lifetime? Book a seat aboard one of these magnificent trains ...02 Apr 04:00 PM
TravelSwiss chocolate's temptationsJustine Tyerman suspects there is a secret ingredient in Swiss chocolate which anaesthetises the conscience ...01 Apr 11:00 PM
TravelFive travel scams to avoidMegan Singleton on the favourite tricks con artists play on unwary travellers.01 Apr 02:00 AM
TravelSlow train across the HighveldJohn Coomber finds inconveniences don't bother him a bit on a cross-country rail trek.31 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelNiue: Ballet in the bluePaul Rush meets creatures both noble and dangerous in waters of astonishing clarity.31 Mar 08:30 PM
TravelSex and death in Buenos AiresIn the Argentinian capital, Winston Aldworth finds that meat and mating are on the brain.31 Mar 04:56 PM
TravelA tase of old Orient in new MyanmarAvoid being overwhelmed on your first visit to this changing but traditional country — check out these temple tips and insider insights from Gill Charlton.31 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelIndonesia: Indulgence is BlissTeuila Fuatai finds herself relaxing in a Balinese paradise and considers relocating.31 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelHungary: A guest of Buda and PestBudapest is one of the most elegant and charming of European capitals, and certainly one of the cheapest.30 Mar 11:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: Looking good in the airOnce upon a time, airline passengers got dressed to the nines when flying internationally.30 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelBangkok: Away from the tourist trailFar from usual tourist haunts, Katelyn Catanzariti uncovers a way of life that has flourished for centuries in Thailand.30 Mar 02:00 AM