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Travel and holiday news

Twice lost, twice found: Kiwi traveller's last-ditch effort to save wife's engagement ring diamond
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Twice lost, twice found: Kiwi traveller's last-ditch effort to save wife's engagement ring diamond

It wasn't the couple's first scare, having lost the ring 25 years ago in Lake Taupō.

21 Dec 05:30 AM
Travel

From rail to trail: E-bike adventure glides through lush Aussie countryside

The trail was named a top travel destination, and it’s not hard to see why.

21 Dec 02:03 AM
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Where locals really eat, drink and shop in Rotorua

Skip the usual online recommendations and tap into Rotorua's local side.

20 Dec 11:04 PM

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Why I went off grid after my kids left school, and why you should too
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Why I went off grid after my kids left school, and why you should too

A solo trip can help parents move on from the school run.

20 Dec 05:03 PM
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From bongos to breakfast baps: My moment of fame on Great Barrier Island
Lifestyle

From bongos to breakfast baps: My moment of fame on Great Barrier Island

'If you didn’t want everyone knowing your business, you probably wouldn't live here.'

20 Dec 06:00 AM
Air NZ downgrades Kiwi passenger minutes before boarding
Travel

Air NZ downgrades Kiwi passenger minutes before boarding

17 Dec 06:44 PM
Inside Italy’s hidden ski town preparing for its Olympic moment
Travel

Inside Italy’s hidden ski town preparing for its Olympic moment

17 Dec 05:00 PM
How Beijing became Asia’s most surprising art capital
Travel

How Beijing became Asia’s most surprising art capital

16 Dec 09:48 PM
Jetstar drops fares to $48 as 45,000 seats go on sale
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Jetstar drops fares to $48 as 45,000 seats go on sale

16 Dec 03:00 PM
Where to find Japan’s best powder, views and family-friendly ski runs
Travel

Where to find Japan’s best powder, views and family-friendly ski runs

From family fun to guaranteed powder, there's a ski town for every kind of traveller.

16 Dec 07:00 AM
How to find Europe’s most enchanting markets without the crowds
Travel

How to find Europe’s most enchanting markets without the crowds

Ditch the overcrowded markets for these unusual spots.

15 Dec 11:30 PM
From surf to sauna in 2 minutes: The Pāuanui resort made for effortless weekends
Travel

From surf to sauna in 2 minutes: The Pāuanui resort made for effortless weekends

Find exclusivity in the summertime playground of Pāuanui.

15 Dec 10:00 PM
Massage chairs and chocolate Quokka: Business class AKL to Perth on the inaugural Qantas flight
Travel

Massage chairs and chocolate Quokka: Business class AKL to Perth on the inaugural Qantas flight

An interesting sight met me at my port of entry.

15 Dec 05:00 PM
How to do this NZ Great Walk in 3 hours instead of 4 days
Travel

How to do this NZ Great Walk in 3 hours instead of 4 days

Milford Track is now even more accessible, with no DoC huts or dehydrated meals required.

15 Dec 05:00 PM
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Pacific Islands travel

Air NZ downgrades Kiwi passenger minutes before boarding
Travel

Air NZ downgrades Kiwi passenger minutes before boarding

Traveller says Premium Economy seat was taken and compensation fell short.

17 Dec 06:44 PM
What spot is the top pick for Kiwi luxury travellers?
Travel

What spot is the top pick for Kiwi luxury travellers?

Luxury Escapes founder and CEO Adam Schwab on members' favourite destinations.

14 Dec 01:00 AM
‘It’s like the White Lotus’: My stay at one of Fiji’s exclusive private island resorts
Travel

‘It’s like the White Lotus’: My stay at one of Fiji’s exclusive private island resorts

Once a royal retreat, Vomo Island now hosts up to 130 luxury guests.

08 Dec 05:00 PM
The serenity of island-hopping in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands
Travel

The serenity of island-hopping in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands

Time to drink a cold Fiji beer or pina colada.

26 Nov 06:26 AM
Close contact of NZ measles case in quarantine in Cook Islands
Talanoa

Close contact of NZ measles case in quarantine in Cook Islands

The passenger arrived in the Cook Islands over the weekend.

25 Nov 02:16 AM
Air NZ flight returns to Auckland after in-flight engineering issue
Auckland

Air NZ flight returns to Auckland after in-flight engineering issue

Flight NZ5077 turned around near Mt Taranaki before returning to Auckland.

20 Nov 04:21 AM
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Cruise holidays

Twice lost, twice found: Kiwi traveller's last-ditch effort to save wife's engagement ring diamond
Travel news

Twice lost, twice found: Kiwi traveller's last-ditch effort to save wife's engagement ring diamond

It wasn't the couple's first scare, having lost the ring 25 years ago in Lake Taupō.

21 Dec 05:30 AM
How to make your luxury cruise dreams come true on a budget
Travel

How to make your luxury cruise dreams come true on a budget

You don't need big bucks to travel like a VIP.

08 Dec 09:34 PM
Three rivers, six countries, an open bar and a personal butler service
Travel

Three rivers, six countries, an open bar and a personal butler service

Doing it tough on a luxury 15-day river cruise.

08 Dec 06:00 PM
Alaska dreaming: Touring the last frontier by sea
Travel

Alaska dreaming: Touring the last frontier by sea

There's no better way to visit Alaska's remote and breathtaking landscape.

17 Nov 05:08 PM

Travel videos

First Look at Air New Zealand's Lookout Lounge
Travel

First Look at Air New Zealand's Lookout Lounge

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10 Dec 11:00 PM
Island-hopping in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands
Travel

Island-hopping in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands

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26 Nov 06:23 AM
Move to allow freedom camping on shores of Lake Wānaka sparks backlash
Travel

Move to allow freedom camping on shores of Lake Wānaka sparks backlash

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05 Nov 06:25 PM
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New Zealand travel

Small-town secrets: Your insider’s guide to Central Otago
Travel

Small-town secrets: Your insider’s guide to Central Otago

From Clyde to Cromwell, locals share their favourite hidden gems.

29 Nov 07:12 PM
The 'underrated' part of NZ 'all Aussies' are being urged to visit
Travel

The 'underrated' part of NZ 'all Aussies' are being urged to visit

Travel writer Laura House calls the city 'both local and effortlessly cosmopolitan'.

15 Nov 04:25 AM
Best way to spend 12 hours in Gisborne: Sunrise, surf and cellar doors by the sea
Travel

Best way to spend 12 hours in Gisborne: Sunrise, surf and cellar doors by the sea

From beach walks to best restaurants, we've got you covered.

08 Nov 06:04 PM
Insider’s guide: Best spots to visit in Hastings and Havelock North
Travel

Insider’s guide: Best spots to visit in Hastings and Havelock North

Skip the tourist traps and explore like a local

01 Nov 06:00 PM
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Brick Bay Sculpture Trail is a visual feast
Travel

Brick Bay Sculpture Trail is a visual feast

Escape the winter blues with a feast for the eyes.

25 Oct 06:25 PM
‘Like winning the Oscars’: NZ region earns spot on Lonely Planet’s must-do list
Travel

‘Like winning the Oscars’: NZ region earns spot on Lonely Planet’s must-do list

The region gained International Dark Sky Reserve status in 2023.

23 Oct 12:01 AM
Inside Queenstown’s new luxury lodge with rooms from $2800 a night
Travel

Inside Queenstown’s new luxury lodge with rooms from $2800 a night

Guests are welcomed with Ruinart Champagne overlooking Lake Wakatipu.

16 Oct 10:30 PM

Overseas travel

Twice lost, twice found: Kiwi traveller's last-ditch effort to save wife's engagement ring diamond
Travel news

Twice lost, twice found: Kiwi traveller's last-ditch effort to save wife's engagement ring diamond

It wasn't the couple's first scare, having lost the ring 25 years ago in Lake Taupō.

21 Dec 05:30 AM
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America wants us to dress up to fly. That won't stop Kiwis acting weirdly on planes
Lifestyle

America wants us to dress up to fly. That won't stop Kiwis acting weirdly on planes

US travellers told to dress up in 'civility' push – would Kiwi flyers follow suit?

13 Dec 05:00 AM
How to beat the Christmas airport rush as Auckland braces for bumper summer traffic
Travel

How to beat the Christmas airport rush as Auckland braces for bumper summer traffic

Domestic travel peaks in December, while international numbers surge in January.

11 Dec 05:00 AM
Weak dollar and 'Everyone Must Go' help push tourism near pre-Covid peak
Travel

Weak dollar and 'Everyone Must Go' help push tourism near pre-Covid peak

Australian arrivals hit 1.5 million in the year to October, up 153,000.

10 Dec 10:17 PM

More Travel news

Why the Cook Islands is perfect for solo adventurers
Travel

Why the Cook Islands is perfect for solo adventurers

The Cook Islands consist of 15 stunning, unspoiled islands in the South Pacific.

14 Dec 07:36 PM
Inside Mangawhai’s hidden gem where serenity and surf are side by side
Travel

Inside Mangawhai’s hidden gem where serenity and surf are side by side

The three chalets sit just a minute’s walk from Mangawhai’s cafés and shops.

14 Dec 05:00 AM
What spot is the top pick for Kiwi luxury travellers?
Travel

What spot is the top pick for Kiwi luxury travellers?

Luxury Escapes founder and CEO Adam Schwab on members' favourite destinations.

14 Dec 01:00 AM
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What spot is the top pick for Kiwi luxury travellers?
Travel

What spot is the top pick for Kiwi luxury travellers?

Luxury Escapes founder and CEO Adam Schwab on members' favourite destinations.

14 Dec 01:00 AM
The camping checklist: What not to forget when you go on a family holiday
Lifestyle

The camping checklist: What not to forget when you go on a family holiday

From torches to Turkish towels: how to pack for a stress-free camping holiday.

13 Dec 09:00 PM
Five French habits that changed my life – including how to say 'no'
Travel

Five French habits that changed my life – including how to say 'no'

Living in France for two years won't just give you an accent but a brand new world view.

13 Dec 07:00 PM
Great Barrier's modern makeover: What to know about visiting the island in 2026
Travel

Great Barrier's modern makeover: What to know about visiting the island in 2026

Aotea now offers electric dirtbikes, stargazing tours and world-class gin.

13 Dec 11:00 AM
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America wants us to dress up to fly. That won't stop Kiwis acting weirdly on planes
Lifestyle

America wants us to dress up to fly. That won't stop Kiwis acting weirdly on planes

US travellers told to dress up in 'civility' push – would Kiwi flyers follow suit?

13 Dec 05:00 AM
How to beat the Christmas airport rush as Auckland braces for bumper summer traffic
Travel

How to beat the Christmas airport rush as Auckland braces for bumper summer traffic

Domestic travel peaks in December, while international numbers surge in January.

11 Dec 05:00 AM
Air NZ is opening its new Lookout Lounge at Auckland Airport - and we took a look around
Travel

Air NZ is opening its new Lookout Lounge at Auckland Airport - and we took a look around

Head inside the new lounge for a first look before it opens to the public tomorrow.

10 Dec 11:01 PM
First Look at Air New Zealand's Lookout Lounge
Travel

First Look at Air New Zealand's Lookout Lounge

The new lounge opens ahead of the redevelopment of the Koru Lounge starting next year. Video / Michael Craig

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10 Dec 11:00 PM
On track for comfort: How railways became rolling five-star hotels
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On track for comfort: How railways became rolling five-star hotels

10 Dec 06:40 AM
How one unforgettable meal gave my mum an ocean view like no other
Travel

How one unforgettable meal gave my mum an ocean view like no other

09 Dec 11:15 PM
Eight luxe cycling adventures you’ll never forget
Travel

Eight luxe cycling adventures you’ll never forget

09 Dec 11:00 PM
5 Ways to do luxury adventure the Tasmanian way
Travel

5 Ways to do luxury adventure the Tasmanian way

09 Dec 12:37 AM
Luxury escapes close to home: Auckland’s best indulgent stays and dining
Travel

Luxury escapes close to home: Auckland’s best indulgent stays and dining

08 Dec 11:30 PM
How to make your luxury cruise dreams come true on a budget
Travel

How to make your luxury cruise dreams come true on a budget

08 Dec 09:34 PM
Three rivers, six countries, an open bar and a personal butler service
Travel

Three rivers, six countries, an open bar and a personal butler service

08 Dec 06:00 PM
‘It’s like the White Lotus’: My stay at one of Fiji’s exclusive private island resorts
Travel

‘It’s like the White Lotus’: My stay at one of Fiji’s exclusive private island resorts

08 Dec 05:00 PM
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