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Travel and holiday news

The eight greatest holidays to book in 2026 – according to our travel writers
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The eight greatest holidays to book in 2026 – according to our travel writers

From Taiwanese ghosts to a $40 train ride in Sri Lanka, these are this year's top getaways

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NZ’s ultimate winter destination that isn’t Queenstown

From quiet ski fields to relaxing hot springs, this spot has it all.

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'Complete pandemonium': Well-known item causes delays at Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport says 19,500 international travellers will depart today.


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How a Kiwi couple built an exclusive lodge that drew Oprah's attention
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How a Kiwi couple built an exclusive lodge that drew Oprah's attention

'It’s one of the best places in the world to see the stars.'

Where are NZ’s best beaches? Dai Henwood, Bret McKenzie, Hilary Barry share their picks
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Where are NZ’s best beaches? Dai Henwood, Bret McKenzie, Hilary Barry share their picks

From Northland to Nelson, famous Kiwis share their favourite NZ beaches.

This is the cheapest time to book travel in 2026
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This is the cheapest time to book travel in 2026

NZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sands
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NZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sands

Where to go in 2026: The adventurous destinations previously under the radar
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Where to go in 2026: The adventurous destinations previously under the radar

NZ’s wealthiest man joins billionaire superyacht flotilla for Caribbean island NYE party
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NZ’s wealthiest man joins billionaire superyacht flotilla for Caribbean island NYE party

A backpacker, a bar, and a promise in Bali: Kiwi shares wild 16-year love story
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A backpacker, a bar, and a promise in Bali: Kiwi shares wild 16-year love story

The couple’s meet-cute was anything but ordinary.

Fake Bookabach listing: 'Who did I just pay $10,000 to?'
New Zealand

Fake Bookabach listing: 'Who did I just pay $10,000 to?'

A group of Kiwi friends arrived at the Gold Coast to find they had been duped.

Kiwi tourist thought grounded cruise ship on reef near PNG was 'going to sink’
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Kiwi tourist thought grounded cruise ship on reef near PNG was 'going to sink’

There were 80 passengers and 44 crew on board the Coral Adventurer.

Hidden Auckland: Five summer spots worth going out of your way to find
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Hidden Auckland: Five summer spots worth going out of your way to find

How to find Auckland’s kauri giant, ‘old city’ lanes and fossilised forests.

'Could not be revived': Woman suffers medical episode on Qantas flight from Auckland
New Zealand

'Could not be revived': Woman suffers medical episode on Qantas flight from Auckland

Emergency services were called to Sydney International Airport about 12pm NZT.

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Auckland holidays

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From bongos to breakfast baps: My moment of fame on Great Barrier Island
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From bongos to breakfast baps: My moment of fame on Great Barrier Island

'If you didn’t want everyone knowing your business, you probably wouldn't live here.'

Inside Mangawhai’s hidden gem where serenity and surf are side by side
Travel

Inside Mangawhai’s hidden gem where serenity and surf are side by side

The three chalets sit just a minute’s walk from Mangawhai’s cafés and shops.

Luxury escapes close to home: Auckland’s best indulgent stays and dining
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Luxury escapes close to home: Auckland’s best indulgent stays and dining

We share some of the best luxury travel experiences to try.

12 hours in Auckland: A local’s guide to the Tāmaki Makaurau's best spots
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12 hours in Auckland: A local’s guide to the Tāmaki Makaurau's best spots

Swim at Herne Bay before coffee and scones at Elyse’s Honey Sundays café.

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Pacific Islands travel

The eight greatest holidays to book in 2026 – according to our travel writers
Travel

The eight greatest holidays to book in 2026 – according to our travel writers

From Taiwanese ghosts to a $40 train ride in Sri Lanka, these are this year's top getaways

This is the cheapest time to book travel in 2026
Travel

This is the cheapest time to book travel in 2026

Travel experts reveal when you should take that break.

The biggest mistakes Kiwis make when booking a South Pacific holiday
Travel

The biggest mistakes Kiwis make when booking a South Pacific holiday

Whether its time difference or the wrong season, we keep falling into the same pitfalls.

Air NZ downgrades Kiwi passenger minutes before boarding
Travel

Air NZ downgrades Kiwi passenger minutes before boarding

Traveller says Premium Economy seat was taken and compensation fell short.

Why the Cook Islands is perfect for solo adventurers
Travel

Why the Cook Islands is perfect for solo adventurers

The Cook Islands consist of 15 stunning, unspoiled islands in the South Pacific.

What spot is the top pick for Kiwi luxury travellers?
Travel

What spot is the top pick for Kiwi luxury travellers?

Luxury Escapes founder and CEO Adam Schwab on members' favourite destinations.

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Cruise holidays

Music to the ears as Anthem of the Seas has its day in Napier
New Zealand

Music to the ears as Anthem of the Seas has its day in Napier

Almost 5000 cruise line passengers were in Napier on Friday

Kiwi tourist thought grounded cruise ship on reef near PNG was 'going to sink’
Travel

Kiwi tourist thought grounded cruise ship on reef near PNG was 'going to sink’

There were 80 passengers and 44 crew on board the Coral Adventurer.

Cruise ship runs aground on PNG reef weeks after passenger death
World

Cruise ship runs aground on PNG reef weeks after passenger death

It was the ship's first voyage since an 80-year-old passenger died in October.

Twice lost, twice found: Kiwi traveller's last-ditch effort to save wife's engagement ring diamond
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Twice lost, twice found: Kiwi traveller's last-ditch effort to save wife's engagement ring diamond

It wasn't the couple's first scare, having lost the ring 25 years ago in Lake Taupō.


Travel videos

First Look at Air New Zealand's Lookout Lounge
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First Look at Air New Zealand's Lookout Lounge

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Island-hopping in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands
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Island-hopping in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands

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Move to allow freedom camping on shores of Lake Wānaka sparks backlash
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Move to allow freedom camping on shores of Lake Wānaka sparks backlash

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New Zealand travel

NZ’s ultimate winter destination that isn’t Queenstown
Travel

NZ’s ultimate winter destination that isn’t Queenstown

From quiet ski fields to relaxing hot springs, this spot has it all.

How a Kiwi couple built an exclusive lodge that drew Oprah's attention
Travel

How a Kiwi couple built an exclusive lodge that drew Oprah's attention

'It’s one of the best places in the world to see the stars.'

Where are NZ’s best beaches? Dai Henwood, Bret McKenzie, Hilary Barry share their picks
Travel

Where are NZ’s best beaches? Dai Henwood, Bret McKenzie, Hilary Barry share their picks

From Northland to Nelson, famous Kiwis share their favourite NZ beaches.

NZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sands
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NZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sands

The search for the country's best beach returns and we need your help.

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Where locals really eat, drink and shop in Rotorua
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Where locals really eat, drink and shop in Rotorua

Skip the usual online recommendations and tap into Rotorua's local side.

Inside Mangawhai’s hidden gem where serenity and surf are side by side
Travel

Inside Mangawhai’s hidden gem where serenity and surf are side by side

The three chalets sit just a minute’s walk from Mangawhai’s cafés and shops.

Small-town secrets: Your insider’s guide to Central Otago
Travel

Small-town secrets: Your insider’s guide to Central Otago

From Clyde to Cromwell, locals share their favourite hidden gems.

Fiji holidays

Air NZ sale drops flights to Australia as low as $215
New Zealand

Air NZ sale drops flights to Australia as low as $215

The airline's sale for domestic and international flights runs until January 19.

What spot is the top pick for Kiwi luxury travellers?
Travel

What spot is the top pick for Kiwi luxury travellers?

Luxury Escapes founder and CEO Adam Schwab on members' favourite destinations.

‘It’s like the White Lotus’: My stay at one of Fiji’s exclusive private island resorts
Travel

‘It’s like the White Lotus’: My stay at one of Fiji’s exclusive private island resorts

Once a royal retreat, Vomo Island now hosts up to 130 luxury guests.

The serenity of island-hopping in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands
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The serenity of island-hopping in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands

Time to drink a cold Fiji beer or pina colada.


Overseas travel

A backpacker, a bar, and a promise in Bali: Kiwi shares wild 16-year love story
Travel

A backpacker, a bar, and a promise in Bali: Kiwi shares wild 16-year love story

The couple’s meet-cute was anything but ordinary.

She's visited every country on the planet solo – and there's only one she won't go back to
Travel

She's visited every country on the planet solo – and there's only one she won't go back to

Jessica Nabongo visited 195 countries by the time she was 35.

Twice lost, twice found: Kiwi traveller's last-ditch effort to save wife's engagement ring diamond
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Twice lost, twice found: Kiwi traveller's last-ditch effort to save wife's engagement ring diamond

It wasn't the couple's first scare, having lost the ring 25 years ago in Lake Taupō.

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America wants us to dress up to fly. That won't stop Kiwis acting weirdly on planes
Lifestyle

America wants us to dress up to fly. That won't stop Kiwis acting weirdly on planes

US travellers told to dress up in 'civility' push – would Kiwi flyers follow suit?


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'Like a mini-Singapore but at a fraction of the cost': Why Kiwis should visit this Asian spot
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'Like a mini-Singapore but at a fraction of the cost': Why Kiwis should visit this Asian spot

Penang in Malaysia is perfect for families eager to get away.

The biggest mistakes Kiwis make when booking a South Pacific holiday
Travel

The biggest mistakes Kiwis make when booking a South Pacific holiday

Whether its time difference or the wrong season, we keep falling into the same pitfalls.

In-flight favourites: What Air NZ passengers watched and listened to in 2025
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In-flight favourites: What Air NZ passengers watched and listened to in 2025

Air NZ obtained new music licences this year, with one artist quickly rising to the top.

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In-flight favourites: What Air NZ passengers watched and listened to in 2025
Travel

In-flight favourites: What Air NZ passengers watched and listened to in 2025

Air NZ obtained new music licences this year, with one artist quickly rising to the top.

She's visited every country on the planet solo – and there's only one she won't go back to
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She's visited every country on the planet solo – and there's only one she won't go back to

Jessica Nabongo visited 195 countries by the time she was 35.

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From quakes to cool: How Christchurch became the city everyone wants to live in
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From quakes to cool: How Christchurch became the city everyone wants to live in

No traffic jams, cheaper housing, good food - what's not to like?

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Four luxurious New Zealand lodges where the scenery is the star
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Four luxurious New Zealand lodges where the scenery is the star

New York Times: Spots that offer luxury with a sense of place.

Rome but without the tourists? I found Europe's best-kept secret
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Rome but without the tourists? I found Europe's best-kept secret

Visit now before the secret gets out.

Kiwi flier gets CEO apology after Skycouch seat cancelled, taken off flight in wheelchair
Travel

Kiwi flier gets CEO apology after Skycouch seat cancelled, taken off flight in wheelchair

She paid an extra $615 for an economy Skycouch seat to help manage circulation issues.

Twice lost, twice found: Kiwi traveller's last-ditch effort to save wife's engagement ring diamond
Travel news

Twice lost, twice found: Kiwi traveller's last-ditch effort to save wife's engagement ring diamond

It wasn't the couple's first scare, having lost the ring 25 years ago in Lake Taupō.

From rail to trail: E-bike adventure glides through lush Aussie countryside
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From rail to trail: E-bike adventure glides through lush Aussie countryside

The trail was named a top travel destination, and it’s not hard to see why.

Why I went off grid after my kids left school, and why you should too
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Why I went off grid after my kids left school, and why you should too

From bongos to breakfast baps: My moment of fame on Great Barrier Island
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From bongos to breakfast baps: My moment of fame on Great Barrier Island

Air NZ downgrades Kiwi passenger minutes before boarding
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Air NZ downgrades Kiwi passenger minutes before boarding

Inside Italy’s hidden ski town preparing for its Olympic moment
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Inside Italy’s hidden ski town preparing for its Olympic moment

How Beijing became Asia’s most surprising art capital
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How Beijing became Asia’s most surprising art capital

Jetstar drops fares to $48 as 45,000 seats go on sale
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Jetstar drops fares to $48 as 45,000 seats go on sale

Where to find Japan’s best powder, views and family-friendly ski runs
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Where to find Japan’s best powder, views and family-friendly ski runs

How to find Europe’s most enchanting markets without the crowds
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How to find Europe’s most enchanting markets without the crowds

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