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Stay fit while you travel

Don't fall off the fitness bandwagon when you pack the suitcase for your next holiday, Sally Anderson warns.

Winston Aldworth: Don't blame it on the cars

Four of the best: Things to do in Kaipara

Apart from the stunning body of water, the Kaipara offers some great experiences.

Ask Lonely Planet: Hot spots still open in winter

What I Pack: Savage

Travel kit review: Samsung DV300F

Using smartphones to explore public land

Outdoor types looking for new places to explore can now use their smartphones to find publicly accessible land across the country.

My holidays: Dom Harvey

The long and short of long haul

Ask Lonely Planet: Sun-drenched scene fires imagination

Quality's not written in the stars

"What are hotel star ratings based on?" a colleague asked the other day, after staying in a 5-star hotel she wasn't particularly impressed by. Jim Eagles investigaes.

What I Pack: Jacinda Ardern

Labour MP Jacinda Ardern shares her travelling tips.

Ask Lonely Planet: Swiss bliss among mountain snow

Advice on getting work in Switzerland and finding great grub in San Francisco and Hawaii.

Backpacker tips for Wwoofing in Tuscany

This summer, life under the Tuscan sun lost some of its shine. There's nothing romantic for farmers watching the mercury rise up and over 40 degrees daily - for the sixth successive week.

How to survive a plane crash

Economy-class passengers sitting in the back of the plane are more likely to survive a crash, says a new study - but the crash is just the first horror that awaits you.

Jetstar adds to fleet, hires new staff

Budget airline Jetstar has announced it is expanding its New Zealand operations, with the addition of one new plane and the hiring of an extra 50 people.