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What it's like to stay in one of Brisbane's oldest heritage buildings
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What it's like to stay in one of Brisbane's oldest heritage buildings

Miss Midgely's in central Brisbane is just minutes away from the iconic James St precinct.

01 Dec 07:07 AM
Travel

Taiwan’s culinary scene deserves a spot on your foodie map

This foodie paradise is like no other on earth.

29 Nov 09:52 PM
Travel

Why Tokyo’s most surprising must-eat dish isn’t Japanese

Japan isn't just good for kaiseki or nigiri.

29 Nov 08:06 PM

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Here's how to plan a holiday teenagers actually love
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Here's how to plan a holiday teenagers actually love

One traveller discovers the key to an itinerary everyone will love.

29 Nov 08:00 PM
Air NZ expects grounded A320 fleet back in service by this evening
New Zealand

Air NZ expects grounded A320 fleet back in service by this evening

The airline aims to have all affected planes updated today after global software fault.

29 Nov 07:29 PM
Small-town secrets: Your insider’s guide to Central Otago
Travel

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

29 Nov 07:12 PM
'It's safe to fly': CAA assures air passengers after global software fault chaos
New Zealand

'It's safe to fly': CAA assures air passengers after global software fault chaos

28 Nov 11:19 PM
'Chaos': Long queues at airports as Kiwi travellers left stranded by Airbus fault
New Zealand

'Chaos': Long queues at airports as Kiwi travellers left stranded by Airbus fault

28 Nov 09:22 PM
How to see South Korea differently - on foot, two wheels or from the sky
Travel

How to see South Korea differently - on foot, two wheels or from the sky

27 Nov 09:50 PM
What makes Australia’s largest outback city an eyebrow-raising adventure
Travel

What makes Australia’s largest outback city an eyebrow-raising adventure

Strike gold exploring Kalgoorlie’s quirky past.

26 Nov 08:00 AM
One of the world’s best train rides costs less than a cocktail
Travel

One of the world’s best train rides costs less than a cocktail

Expect to pay as little as $7 for this incredible journey.

26 Nov 07:49 AM
A side of Taiwan few tourists see
Travel

A side of Taiwan few tourists see

Armed with conversational Mandarin and three months to explore, one writer dives deep.

26 Nov 07:05 AM
Why Izmir, Turkey is the perfect non-touristy spot to visit
Travel

Why Izmir, Turkey is the perfect non-touristy spot to visit

Izmir’s 600km coastline boasts 66 Blue Flag beaches and crystal-clear water.

26 Nov 07:00 AM
Tourist’s Thai ferry trip turns costly as luggage swept out to sea
World

Tourist’s Thai ferry trip turns costly as luggage swept out to sea

Footage posted to social media shows bags drifting away as the ferry battled rough seas.

26 Nov 06:41 AM
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Pacific Islands travel

The serenity of island-hopping in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands
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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
Beyond the beach: An active way to explore Fiji’s hidden side
Travel

Beyond the beach: An active way to explore Fiji’s hidden side

Guided e-bike tours take riders through rural Nadi villages and cane fields.

17 Nov 01:00 PM
Serene spas and floating bars: A day of relaxation off the coast of Fiji
Travel

Serene spas and floating bars: A day of relaxation off the coast of Fiji

Whether it's spa treatments or time on the ocean, there's plenty on offer.

10 Nov 04:01 PM
Samoa issues measles advisory, memories of deadly outbreak remain
Talanoa

Samoa issues measles advisory, memories of deadly outbreak remain

Last time there was a measles outbreak in NZ, it spread to Samoa, where 83 people died.

06 Nov 11:08 PM
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Cruise holidays

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
Holiday for less: Cruises that can save you money
Travel

Holiday for less: Cruises that can save you money

These destinations may just be cheapest to see from the sea.

08 Nov 05:05 PM
Why this will be NZ's most exciting cruise season yet
Travel

Why this will be NZ's most exciting cruise season yet

Here's why.

05 Nov 07:27 AM
'She was completely intoxicated': Family sues cruise giant over mum's fatal fall
World

'She was completely intoxicated': Family sues cruise giant over mum's fatal fall

The lawsuit says the crew ignored signs she was visibly intoxicated.

02 Nov 01:03 AM

Travel videos

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
South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula
Travel

South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula

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04 Nov 07:33 AM
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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

10 things that will surprise you about Pakistan
Travel

10 things that will surprise you about Pakistan

Put aside everything you think you know about this destination.

26 Nov 06:10 AM
How safe is a journey through the five Stans? One traveller finds out
Travel

How safe is a journey through the five Stans? One traveller finds out

Each of the five nations was once part of the former Soviet Union.

25 Nov 05:08 AM
6 Things I wish I'd known before visiting Portugal
Travel

6 Things I wish I'd known before visiting Portugal

From when not to drink espresso to how women should say thank you, save these tips.

20 Nov 05:55 AM
Sri Lankan police apologise to Kiwi traveller, man at centre of lewd act arrested after altering appearance
Travel news

Sri Lankan police apologise to Kiwi traveller, man at centre of lewd act arrested after altering appearance

Local police say the incident has 'damaged the country's reputation'.

20 Nov 01:00 AM

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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
Island-hopping in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands
Travel

Island-hopping in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands

The Yasawas are a chain of 20 small volcanic islands— they are remote, dramatic, and breathtakingly beautiful. Video / Annaleise Shortland

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26 Nov 06:23 AM
10 things that will surprise you about Pakistan
Travel

10 things that will surprise you about Pakistan

Put aside everything you think you know about this destination.

26 Nov 06:10 AM
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10 things that will surprise you about Pakistan
Travel

10 things that will surprise you about Pakistan

Put aside everything you think you know about this destination.

26 Nov 06:10 AM
Where discerning travellers will go in 2026
Travel

Where discerning travellers will go in 2026

Don't follow the big crowds and hit these lesser-known gems.

25 Nov 06:30 AM
How safe is a journey through the five Stans? One traveller finds out
Travel

How safe is a journey through the five Stans? One traveller finds out

Each of the five nations was once part of the former Soviet Union.

25 Nov 05:08 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
Disabled traveller left 'black and blue' after being told to slide down Air NZ plane stairs
Travel news

Disabled traveller left 'black and blue' after being told to slide down Air NZ plane stairs

Rachel Adams received an apology and 200 Airpoints Dollars, but says it isn't enough.

25 Nov 02:00 AM
How to uncover Montenegro before everyone else does
Travel

How to uncover Montenegro before everyone else does

New flights and luxury resorts are putting Montenegro on the travel map.

25 Nov 01:16 AM
How best to travel around Europe's up-and-coming hot spot
Travel

How best to travel around Europe's up-and-coming hot spot

This hidden gem is still largely undiscovered. Here's how best to explore it.

24 Nov 10:09 PM
How do you make beer taste better at 30,000 feet? Air NZ says it’s cracked it
Travel news

How do you make beer taste better at 30,000 feet? Air NZ says it’s cracked it

Parrotdog’s Dash-hound IPA has been designed specifically for Air NZ's in-flight menu.

22 Nov 09:58 PM
12 hours in Auckland: A local’s guide to the Tāmaki Makaurau's best spots
Travel

12 hours in Auckland: A local’s guide to the Tāmaki Makaurau's best spots

22 Nov 05:20 PM
$10,000 relocation and instant job: Why we made the right choice leaving NZ
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$10,000 relocation and instant job: Why we made the right choice leaving NZ

21 Nov 01:53 AM
Can the Galápagos adapt to Airbnb?
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Can the Galápagos adapt to Airbnb?

20 Nov 06:10 PM
6 Things I wish I'd known before visiting Portugal
Travel

6 Things I wish I'd known before visiting Portugal

20 Nov 05:55 AM
Urban retreat: TRIBE brings boutique flair to Auckland’s CBD stay scene
Travel

Urban retreat: TRIBE brings boutique flair to Auckland’s CBD stay scene

20 Nov 05:17 AM
Air NZ flight returns to Auckland after in-flight engineering issue
Auckland

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

20 Nov 04:21 AM
Sri Lankan police apologise to Kiwi traveller, man at centre of lewd act arrested after altering appearance
Travel news

Sri Lankan police apologise to Kiwi traveller, man at centre of lewd act arrested after altering appearance

20 Nov 01:00 AM
‘It’s a bear – but quite old’: Walking wild Bulgaria’s forgotten highlands
Travel

‘It’s a bear – but quite old’: Walking wild Bulgaria’s forgotten highlands

19 Nov 07:09 AM
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