It seems New Zealand might just be the perfect destination for jet-setting mothers to be.

Bali is worried the quality of its tourists is declining as tough new rules are mooted.

Kiwi Karl Brunton has begun last-ditch, radical treatment for cancer in the United States.

"I couldn't speak properly, I wasn't making sense at all."

Viruses on bins may be even more cause for concern.

Tips for staying safe overseas... and what to do when it all goes wrong

If you feel jittery before you leave for the airport, you might have pre-trip anxiety.

Choose a window seat, wipe down the surfaces and other tips for the wary traveller.

The BCG vaccine is available for the first time in two years following a global shortage.

A few precautions can help you reach your destination without a health crisis.

Kiwi hiker with broken pelvis progressing slowly as she learns to walk again.

This hot tub spa in Queenstown provides stunning views over the Shotover River.

Up to 14 cases of dengue fever have been reported in New Zealand this month

Donations a "lifesaver" for mum of four with newborn twins who was widowed.

Family faces a $200,000 bill to keep their daughter alive after scooter accident in Bali.

A special app can offer a 'layer of confidence' for people in dangerous situations.

Weary travellers will love this nutritionist's tips for combating jet lag.

From a bout of the bends to a ghastly spell of gastro, there's no telling where or when you may require medical aid on your travels.

From delusions of Paris to mile-high tantrums, travel can do a serious number on your brain

The home of Peppa Pig World in the southern England county of Hampshire has beaten Walt Disney Studios Park, Paris, in a ranking of Europe's best amusement parks.

CDC Director Thomas Frieden told a congressional committee that the U.S. should expect to see "significant numbers" of infections of the Zika virus in U.S. territories and "continued spread around the world".

A globe-trotting Kiwi doctor disciplined for practising without a medical licence says the incident won't slow him down and he'll continue to treat the needy worldwide.

Southern Cross Travel Insurance has axed its $100 claims excess calling it a trivial amount.

Flight NZ5202 Napier to Auckland got a bit bumpy. Altitude drops so steep they forced my guts deep into my groin.