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Below Deck’s Aesha Scott on luxury yachts - and what she’s learned about the super rich
'The richer they get, the weirder and the sadder they get.'

Do health and safety laws threaten the great Kiwi school trip?
OPINION: Trips demand a lot of teachers, and new research reveals anxieties at play.

From true crime to fake crime - the best podcasts for the Easter weekend
Whether you want breaking news, money advice or a big laugh, we've got a podcast for you.

Detour: Antarctica - Seven stories from the southern continent
In 120 years, Antarctica has racked up 11 babies, a nuclear disaster and maybe a murder.

Guinness rewrites record book after clash over Antarctic exploits
New rules for records introduced amid criticism of skier.

Kiwis 'exposed to radiation' at leaky Antarctic plant
More than 300 tonnes of radioactive rubble was shipped off the continent.

Antarctica: The madhouse at the end of the world
"People who go mad in the Antarctic tend to go mad in similar ways."

Ice ice babies: The secret Antarctic pregnancy race
The two dictators and their push for the first child born in the snow.

Icebergs to Africa? Climate change sparks Antarctic resource race
'That could be a real possibility in the future ...'

Trip Notes: Can travel mend a broken heart?
The popular Herald Travel podcast is back for brand new episodes. Here's what's in store.

Trip Notes: The conversation that made our Travel Editor cry
Listen: The lost dreams of the writers of a travel magazine.

Kiwi actor Michelle Langstone on the staggering beauty of Milford Sound
Why Fiordland is best visited in winter.

Top tips for how to plan for family holidays
Bring snacks, plan around nap-times, and fib to your kids about the music on offer.

Trip Notes: Survival stories from NZ's toughest adventure trail
Travel tips for the adventurous souls.

Trip Notes podcast: What defines luxury travel?
Listen: How would you travel if money was no issue?

Travel podcast: Why far-out destinations make the best holidays
Ever wanted to truly get away from it all?

Trip Notes: The world's best foodie destinations, NZ to New York
New episode of our travel podcast searches for the world's best foodie destinations.

Listen: Why a visit to Sri Lanka was the trip of a lifetime
A 'midlife crisis' inspired a challenging holiday that was rewarding all round.

Listen: How to see the northern lights in Alaska
In ancient times, the Northern Lights were thought to be spirits dancing.

Listen: The legendary characters of Rarotonga
"Jim's voice was like a man trying to touch his nose and hop on one leg at the same time."