AirlinesJetstar adds to fleet, hires new staffBudget 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.18 Sep 10:50 PM
TravelAir NZ finalising its Dreamliner cabin configurationBoeing has reached a milestone in building the stretched version of the Dreamliner which Air New Zealand will be the first airline in the world to fly.18 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: A big, little slogan'No passport required' is true enough, though the overall message of Auckland's new campaign slogan seems dusty to me.17 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelDollar goes further for US travelThe strong Kiwi dollar has delivered a windfall for New Zealanders travelling to the United States.15 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelTravelling on Caribbean timeAdvice on island-hopping in the Caribbean and suggestions about where to spend a three-week break in Asia during the rainy season.14 Sep 12:00 AM
TravelAuckland to Wairarapa: Drive southEwan McDonald spends six days on the road, and has an unlucky break.12 Sep 04:00 AM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: The capital curseIf you've made a few landings at Wellington Airport, there's a decent chance you've experienced at least one hairy approach.10 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: Mystical scene worth the spendAdvice on getting the best out of Vietnam's beautiful Halong Bay and cost-effective solutions for staying connected while travelling.07 Sep 12:00 AM
TravelAirport distractions causing passengers to miss flightsPassengers are missing flights because they are too busy shopping or eating at airports, according to a survey.05 Sep 11:04 PM
PoliticsGovernment considering reduction in passport feesThe Government is considering lowering passport fees at the same time it opens up online passport applications.05 Sep 04:56 AM
BDBDTravelFirst post-Erebus NZ-Antarctica flights unveiledAn Australian airline is offering the first sightseeing flights to Antarctica from New Zealand since the Mt Erebus disaster 33 years ago.03 Sep 11:55 PM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: Momma Bear can get mighty crossAdvice on seeing polar bears and grizzlies in the wild and taking a five-month cycling tour around Europe.31 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelCool rooms top holidaymakers' wishlistsHolidaymakers are more likely to get hot under the collar about heat in their rooms than about getting a good view or fine food, according to a poll.28 Aug 01:15 AM
TravelMy holidays: Alex Ellis and Phil OrmsbyThe theatre producers share their holiday memories.27 Aug 05:30 PM
TourismGreek island playground mirrors country's rich-poor divideOn a jetty alongside the town beach a loud phone call disturbs the peace of a handful of Spetses residents lying in the sun before taking their daily swim - one free pleasure still available to all.26 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: Glorious calm after conflictAdvice on honeymooning in Sri Lanka and seeing the Galapagos Islands on a budget.24 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelTravel book: <I>Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography</I>In his 30 years or so as a travel photographer, Richard L'Anson has been everywhere, seen it all and got the shot to prove it.22 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelGreece: Warnings more myth than truthThe Independent's Simon Calder finds beautiful Mediterranean views are going begging as tourists avoid Greece during its summer of discontent.21 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelThree of the best... wild west coast beachesWe all love Piha, Bethells and Muriwai, regular haunts for many of us. But how about trying a different stretch of western sand.17 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: Desert scene worth a detourAdvice on taking a 60th birthday trip to see some American highlights and travelling between the Malaysian islands of Redang and the Perhentian group.17 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelWhat I pack: Scott WilsonThe presenter of Travel Channel's 'Departures' shares his travelling tips.14 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelStraight-friendly gay hotelsCan accommodation be all things to all people? Samuel Muston checks in to find out.12 Aug 11:00 PM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: Research eases on-road hassleAdvice on renting a car in Europe and travelling around South America as a solo female.10 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelWhat I pack: Peter UrlichThe musician and businessman shares his travelling tips.08 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandTongariro volcanic alert maintainedThe aviation colour code around Mt Tongariro has been downgraded from red to orange, but the volcanic alert level remains at 2.07 Aug 02:21 AM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: Browser bewareThe British Office of Fair Trade has rumbled some of the biggest online travel companies and hotel chains for price fixing.06 Aug 09:30 PM
TravelThree of the best... natural hot poolsWe love finding ourselves in hot water, at least hot water of the literal sort. Cold air, hot springs - nature we dig you.04 Aug 05:00 PM
