Travel and holiday news
![Baffling disappearances: People who have mysteriously vanished on holiday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Baffling disappearances: People who have mysteriously vanished on holiday
These eerie cases have puzzled crime sleuths for decades.
Travel videos
![Queenstown to Fiordland: Winter ski detour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Queenstown to Fiordland: Winter ski detour
Thomas Bywater visits Milford, Cardrona, Treble Cone and the ski fields of the deep south.
Things to do...
![Wine and zine your way around Auckland this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Wine and zine your way around Auckland this weekend
This weekend's offerings include theatre and festivals, wine, food and zines.
![Warm up your weekend by tagging along to these midwinter events](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Warm up your weekend by tagging along to these midwinter events
Congratulations to anyone not hit by cold and flu season — make the most of it.
![How to keep the kids entertained these school holidays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
How to keep the kids entertained these school holidays
A round-up of our favourite school holiday activities happening around Auckland this July.
![Matariki: How to spend your long weekend in the city](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Matariki: How to spend your long weekend in the city
Lights, ice skating, comedy - bring in the Māori New Year with our long weekend guide.
![Things to do this weekend: Hidden gems in Auckland’s calendar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Things to do this weekend: Hidden gems in Auckland’s calendar
Get among the fun in Tāmaki Makaurau using our weekend guide.
![Nothing to do? Here's what's on in Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Nothing to do? Here's what's on in Auckland
Picking the best things to do in Auckland this weekend so you don't have to.
Travel tips
![Best travel advice we've heard in 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Best travel advice we've heard in 2024
Herald Travel share the top tips and tricks they've reported on this year.
![How to survive a campervan holiday with children in tow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
How to survive a campervan holiday with children in tow
Holiday on wheels? What you need to know about packing up the family and hitting the road.
![Seven tips to perfect your European summer holiday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Seven tips to perfect your European summer holiday
Take note, because nobody wants to be stuck in a sea of selfie sticks.
Cruise holidays
![Adventure across continents with these epic travel deals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Adventure across continents with these epic travel deals
The world's best once-in-a-lifetime experiences await.
![From foodies to hikers: Discover this week’s five best travel deals for every type of traveller](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
From foodies to hikers: Discover this week’s five best travel deals for every type of traveller
Fancy a city break and a tropical holiday all in one trip? Read on.
Getaway
NZ travel
![5 underrated corners of New Zealand for a short break](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
5 underrated corners of New Zealand for a short break
NZ's most irresistible stays - and no one knows about them.
![Is it too hard to take kids campervanning in winter?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Is it too hard to take kids campervanning in winter?
It’s July and we all need a holiday – but we don’t all have a Pacific Island budget.
![How to survive a campervan holiday with children in tow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
How to survive a campervan holiday with children in tow
Holiday on wheels? What you need to know about packing up the family and hitting the road.
Overseas travel
![Baffling disappearances: People who have mysteriously vanished on holiday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Baffling disappearances: People who have mysteriously vanished on holiday
These eerie cases have puzzled crime sleuths for decades.
![Two NZ spots have just been named the 'greatest in the world' by Time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Two NZ spots have just been named the 'greatest in the world' by Time
Prestigious American magazine has singled out two world-class spots – have you been?
![Aussie traveller shares warning after getting matching tattoos with a travel fling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Aussie traveller shares warning after getting matching tattoos with a travel fling
While the love affair lasted mere days, the reminder is permanent.
More Travel news
!['Breathtakingly racist': Samoa royal resort review ignites backlash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Breathtakingly racist': Samoa royal resort review ignites backlash
Locals jumped to defend the resort and their hospitality.
![Has the NZ passport become more or less powerful? Latest ranking reveals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Has the NZ passport become more or less powerful? Latest ranking reveals
Australia has ranked fifth, but is New Zealand ahead or behind?
![NY model: I spent four days in an airport after constant flight delays. Here's how I finally got home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
NY model: I spent four days in an airport after constant flight delays. Here's how I finally got home
The model took to social media to vent her frustrations.
![Freedom camping spots need rule enforcer, say South Islanders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Freedom camping spots need rule enforcer, say South Islanders
The lack of a dedicated employee is being felt by locals.
![Weigh to go: Kids forced to pass weight test before seaside experience](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Weigh to go: Kids forced to pass weight test before seaside experience
Move has sparked controversy, with some saying it shames children.
![Airline employee suspended after viral video shows them screaming at passengers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Airline employee suspended after viral video shows them screaming at passengers
‘Everyone’s gonna shut up!’ the woman is filmed yelling as she points at passengers.
![Florida police would like people to stop taking selfies with this bear](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Florida police would like people to stop taking selfies with this bear
The 'depressed' bear is not in the mood for photos.
![What to do if holidaying with new friends gives you anxiety](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
What to do if holidaying with new friends gives you anxiety
What to do when you start to dread the entire trip.
![Boeing required to make safety checks after engine fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Boeing required to make safety checks after engine fire
Boeing to conduct safety checks following a “serious incident" with its aircraft in 2023.
![This is Ireland but not as you know it](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
This is Ireland but not as you know it
Top tips for visiting the island you thought you knew, but don't.
![The South Island’s cosiest spots for a total chill-out this winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
The South Island’s cosiest spots for a total chill-out this winter
Rug up and disconnect from the world.
![Everyone's raving about this remote Australian stay, but why?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Everyone's raving about this remote Australian stay, but why?
What do you get for $1400 per person per night?
![Record demand to visit NZ city in winter spurs airline to add 250 extra flights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Record demand to visit NZ city in winter spurs airline to add 250 extra flights
This is the 13th year the airline has increased capacity over winter due to demand.