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Smart travel ideas for 2024

Planning ahead is important, being agile has its advantages too.

'Turd covered in glitter': Cruise blocked at NZ border leaves guests fuming

'Get me off this boat and give me a full refund.'

Baggage handlers' shock act goes viral

An airline is investigating a “deeply concerning” incident after it went viral online.

Aus or NZ? Study reveals which country is safer

The world's safest and most dangerous countries have been ranked, but where does NZ stand?

Bodies of four teen boys found on camping trip after frantic search

The desperate parents have had their worst fears confirmed after a 19-hour search.

Incredible abandoned hotel left to rot

Overlooking the Adriatic Sea, the luxurious hotel was once a sight to behold.

'Beware': BBC journalist slams Premier Inn over uncleaned room

Radio 4 presenter Paul Lewis tweeted: 'I will never stay @premierinn again'.

Wild detail inside ‘hybrid’ cruise ship launching in 2025

This multimillion-dollar cruise ship is set to 'push the boundaries' for travellers.

Passengers' $1m shock on Virgin Australia flight

Virgin Australia flyers got way more than they bargained for when boarding their flight.

Warning over booking.com 'scam'

Customers lose 'thousands of pounds' after receiving emails requesting bank card details.

Drowning in a sea of photos? Here's a lifehack for those 1500+ travel pics

A picture is worth a thousand words, but only if you can find it.

Set your solo coordinates, 2024's top travel deals are here

Where to next? Secure your spot on solo tours to Prague, Vienna, and more

Nation on alert after Northland resident tested positive for measles

Northlanders are being asked to monitor for measles symptoms after one confirmed case.

The cold truth? Visiting Antarctica is warmer and cheaper than you think

The land of penguins, albatross, David Attenborough, and absolutely no polar bears.

SH1 to close on two days for truck removal, 53km added to journey

SH1 south of Taupō will close yet again for a truck to be removed from Bulli Pt.

Lots of roadworks planned for Waikato highways over the next month

Waikato's roads have been under the weather lately, delaying some works.

Zooming in: Can smartphones completely replace cameras for holiday photos?

What you want to do with your photos is the key to your choice.

Kiwi entrepreneur shares her travel adventures: From California to Africa

Luxury travel pillow inventor Steph Wyborn's travel tales are plush, to say the least.