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Tractor-loads of fun for kids in Taranaki
From fantastic museums to the great outdoors, Taranaki has plenty to entertain children.

Tim McCready: On being a real traveller
Tim McCready on the flavours of the world and the Kiwi urge to "do" places

Bargain holiday sites every traveller should know about
Here's our list of travel sites to inspire tech savvy travellers:

Kiwi's $12,500 bill: Insurer refuses to pay out after woman almost died on holiday
The woman had to be resuscitated after a night of dancing at a Mexican resort.

Learning from mistakes: Holiday experiences gone wrong
What consolations are possible when cherished travel dreams go awry?

Travel tracks: Twelve alternative national anthems
To get in the mood for a trip abroad, all you need to do is cue up the track.

The rise of Undertourism: Far from the maddening crowds
New York Times: Bucket-list tourism needs to kick the bucket or risk damaging ecosystems.

Culture, exercise, 40 winks? Your lowdown on layovers
New York Times: Depending on where you find yourself, these airports have what you need.

New Zealand passport's 'embarrassing' problem
The black book of travel is a source of pride, however the Kiwi passport may have a flaw.

Why women-only adventure travel is surging
Women are busier than ever, juggling relationships, children and careers.

Travel emergencies: Precautionary steps and cautionary tales
New York Times: 10 days into a 2-month trip to South America, I broke my leg in 2 places.

The 10 worst resorts for food poisoning revealed
It seems that Delhi Belly should be renamed Mexico Gastro, after these shocking results.

The do's and don'ts of airplane preening
There are different schools of thought on what constitutes appropriate airplane behavior.

Creature of habit: Kiwi actress' tips for travel
Jennifer Ward-Lealand takes a bit of home with her, wherever she goes.

Restored refuge is safe from the hordes of Mont Saint-Michel
A couple of diving platforms beckon brave swimmers to the English Channel.

Severe turbulence to triple by 2050, climate scientists
Turbulence-related injuries have doubled in 40 years.

Antimalarial medicine advice following psychosis scare
Antimalarial medicine Linked to psychotic episodes was found in the student's luggage.

Transport of delight: 9 cities that do transport right
The New York Times: Hop on a city bus, tram, or ferry for a unique view of these cities.

US shootings prompt two countries to issue travel warnings
In recent years New Zealand has issued similar warnings about travel to America.

Photographers highlight top tips for travel photos
It seems sacrilegious to take a vacation and not document it.

Love Island star stranded on holiday after identity theft
"I was so upset, bawling my eyes out in the embassy."

Study recommends 3 days to 'recover' from holidays
"I could do with another break to recover," goes the tired back-to-work cliché.