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Boat life: The accessible and eco-friendly new way to explore Australia's Mooloolaba
Travel

Boat life: The accessible and eco-friendly new way to explore Australia's Mooloolaba

Eco Tours provide an accessible tour for the whole family.

15 Sep 08:00 AM
Travel

Think wellness travel is just for grown-ups? Think again

These spots focus on the wellbeing of travellers of every age.

15 Sep 06:59 AM
Travel

Why Bangkok is the ultimate destination for pad Thai lovers

Pad Thai balances sweet, sour, savoury, crunchy, and chewy textures.

14 Sep 11:59 PM

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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?

13 Sep 10:00 PM
One way to truly immerse yourself when visiting Nepal
Travel

One way to truly immerse yourself when visiting Nepal

Tired of being a tourist? It may be time to try this travel approach.

12 Sep 07:30 PM
Kim Knight: A fly on the wall at Auckland's Central Flea
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Kim Knight: A fly on the wall at Auckland's Central Flea

12 Sep 06:05 PM
A toast to tradition: Munich's enduring love affair with beer
Travel

A toast to tradition: Munich's enduring love affair with beer

12 Sep 12:30 AM
Ever wanted to taste ice-cream for a job? Now you can
Travel

Ever wanted to taste ice-cream for a job? Now you can

11 Sep 05:00 PM
Why this Queenstown hotel is the ideal family getaway for ski season
Travel

Why this Queenstown hotel is the ideal family getaway for ski season

11 Sep 06:00 AM
Peak industrial chic for the "well-heeled" in Wellington's coolest little alleyway
Travel

Peak industrial chic for the "well-heeled" in Wellington's coolest little alleyway

An old shoe factory, The Cobbler is a boutique hotel in the beating heart of the capital.

10 Sep 08:00 AM
How the Great Barrier Reef helped me overcome my fear of the sea
Travel

How the Great Barrier Reef helped me overcome my fear of the sea

It was my destiny to die in the water.

09 Sep 10:29 PM
Salmon roe bowls and ramen streets: 9 surprising things about Sapporo
Travel

Salmon roe bowls and ramen streets: 9 surprising things about Sapporo

Here’s how to make the most of a stop in Sapporo, from ramen alleys to Ainu culture.

09 Sep 09:00 AM
What it's like exploring the city behind Dan Brown's latest novel
Travel

What it's like exploring the city behind Dan Brown's latest novel

The Secret of Secrets is based in this European city, but what's it like to visit?

09 Sep 07:19 AM
Celebrate the finale of Downtown Abbey at these real-life castles
Travel

Celebrate the finale of Downtown Abbey at these real-life castles

Inspired by the new film? Live out your dreams in these idyllic spots.

08 Sep 06:45 PM
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Pacific Islands travel

Ahead of the curve: 4 Travel experts reveal where adventurous Kiwis are travelling
Travel

Ahead of the curve: 4 Travel experts reveal where adventurous Kiwis are travelling

Forget Croatia, Thailand, Italy or London. These spots are truly 'off the beaten track'.

26 Aug 06:26 AM
Dengue Fever: More children die in Samoa, hospitals under pressure
Talanoa

Dengue Fever: More children die in Samoa, hospitals under pressure

A fourth child has died to dengue fever in Samoa, while Nauru has reported two deaths.

01 Aug 12:54 AM
How Fiji became a favourite filming location from Cast Away to Survivor
Travel

How Fiji became a favourite filming location from Cast Away to Survivor

25 years on from Cast Away, we look at the biggest films and TV shows filmed in Fiji.

23 Jul 03:00 AM
Why Raiatea, an ancestral homeland of Māori, is a must-visit for Kiwis
Travel

Why Raiatea, an ancestral homeland of Māori, is a must-visit for Kiwis

Raiatea is considered the birthplace of Polynesian culture and the most sacred island.

14 Jul 06:00 PM
Wendy Petrie tackles ocean swim challenge in Fiji 
Travel

Wendy Petrie tackles ocean swim challenge in Fiji 

Three ocean swims over three days? How hard could it be?

13 Jul 12:30 AM
What it’s like staying at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva 
Travel

What it’s like staying at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva 

The five-star Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva offers the perfect blend of old and new.

11 Jul 12:05 AM
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Cruise holidays

The one place where you can swim with giants and walk with dragons
Travel

The one place where you can swim with giants and walk with dragons

A whirlwind week aboard Aqua Blu sailing through Indonesia's Komodo National Park.

07 Sep 03:01 AM
What it's really like inside a luxury cruise ship cabin
Travel

What it's really like inside a luxury cruise ship cabin

We get into the details on board the Ponant Le Jacques Cartier ship.

11 Aug 11:17 PM
Discover top destinations with exclusive travel packages
Travel news

Discover top destinations with exclusive travel packages

New hotel access, Brisbane tour, tropical getaways and a global cruise.

04 Aug 05:47 PM
From Antarctica to Disney: Your next holiday starts here
Travel news

From Antarctica to Disney: Your next holiday starts here

No matter your travel style, these special offers provide unique experiences.

21 Jul 05:51 PM

Travel videos

Qantas wants 48 new Airbus A321XLRs
Travel

Qantas wants 48 new Airbus A321XLRs

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12 Sep 01:52 AM
Jetstar’s “biggest expansion ever” lands in New Zealand
Travel

Jetstar’s “biggest expansion ever” lands in New Zealand

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10 Sep 08:15 PM
Kiwi woman removed from flight for alleged drunken antics
Travel

Kiwi woman removed from flight for alleged drunken antics

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03 Sep 03:35 AM
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New Zealand travel

Ever wanted to taste ice-cream for a job? Now you can
Travel

Ever wanted to taste ice-cream for a job? Now you can

Air NZ is offering a delicious opportunity to three lucky people.

11 Sep 05:00 PM
Why this Queenstown hotel is the ideal family getaway for ski season
Travel

Why this Queenstown hotel is the ideal family getaway for ski season

Guests can enjoy a heated pool, sauna, and on-site dining with alpine dishes.

11 Sep 06:00 AM
The tour company running intrepid journeys through NZ's backyard
Travel

The tour company running intrepid journeys through NZ's backyard

ZigZag Tours is trying to shake up how NZ's tourism market operates.

04 Sep 07:00 AM
Why we moved to NZ for world-class mountain biking
Travel

Why we moved to NZ for world-class mountain biking

One of the world's best mountain bike photographers explains why he calls NZ home.

29 Aug 06:57 PM
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Travel expert busts popular myth about campervan travel
Travel

Travel expert busts popular myth about campervan travel

The most common hurdle stopping travellers may not be true.

27 Aug 06:57 PM
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.

19 Aug 07:29 AM
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The things you should never eat when you're on holiday
Travel

The things you should never eat when you're on holiday

Travel food fails: When culinary adventures turn into nightmares.

18 Aug 02:00 AM

Overseas travel

When is the best month to book your European getaway? Travel company boss' top tips
Travel

When is the best month to book your European getaway? Travel company boss' top tips

Should you pick the cheapest flight or take the fastest travel time?

02 Sep 10:00 PM
Bali travel update: New customs declaration form for Kiwi travellers
Travel

Bali travel update: New customs declaration form for Kiwi travellers

A QR code will be generated for Kiwis to present at the airport.

01 Sep 12:12 AM
Australian couple flood hotel after overflowing spa bath mishap
World

Australian couple flood hotel after overflowing spa bath mishap

The room at the five-star hotel featured a spa bath with city views.

27 Aug 07:10 AM
Detained and deported: What Kiwis need to know about travelling to the US
Travel news

Detained and deported: What Kiwis need to know about travelling to the US

In the wake of Kiwi travellers being detained at the border, here's what you need to know.

22 Aug 06:16 AM

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What it's like exploring the city behind Dan Brown's latest novel
Travel

What it's like exploring the city behind Dan Brown's latest novel

The Secret of Secrets is based in this European city, but what's it like to visit?

09 Sep 07:19 AM
Celebrate the finale of Downtown Abbey at these real-life castles
Travel

Celebrate the finale of Downtown Abbey at these real-life castles

Inspired by the new film? Live out your dreams in these idyllic spots.

08 Sep 06:45 PM
Why Niue should be your next South Pacific road trip destination
Travel

Why Niue should be your next South Pacific road trip destination

From tropical fish to crystal clear rock pools, this route has it all.

08 Sep 06:30 PM
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Why Niue should be your next South Pacific road trip destination
Travel

Why Niue should be your next South Pacific road trip destination

From tropical fish to crystal clear rock pools, this route has it all.

08 Sep 06:30 PM
Visiting Melbourne? Why you should stay in this unexpected suburb
Travel

Visiting Melbourne? Why you should stay in this unexpected suburb

Close to Melbourne’s buzz but with space to slow down, it's perfect for families.

08 Sep 07:02 AM
The one place where you can swim with giants and walk with dragons
Travel

The one place where you can swim with giants and walk with dragons

A whirlwind week aboard Aqua Blu sailing through Indonesia's Komodo National Park.

07 Sep 03:01 AM
Why discerning travellers won't stay in Hanoi or Hoi An during a Vietnam trip
Travel

Why discerning travellers won't stay in Hanoi or Hoi An during a Vietnam trip

Another nearby gem is where the locals holiday.

07 Sep 12:01 AM
The tour company running intrepid journeys through NZ's backyard
Travel

The tour company running intrepid journeys through NZ's backyard

ZigZag Tours is trying to shake up how NZ's tourism market operates.

04 Sep 07:00 AM
How to experience the Gold Coast like a true modern gentleman
Travel

How to experience the Gold Coast like a true modern gentleman

From golf courses to facials, here’s a guide to a classy Gold Coast weekend.

04 Sep 06:53 AM
Air NZ flight diverted over engineering issue
Auckland

Air NZ flight diverted over engineering issue

The plane's pilots decided to turn back about an hour into the flight.

03 Sep 07:44 AM
What it's like on Ireland's only island town
Travel

What it's like on Ireland's only island town

Enniskillen's history includes sieges and tales of warrior Cethlenn.

03 Sep 06:44 AM
'Disruption': Commuter chaos as Auckland trains hit by track fault delays
Auckland

'Disruption': Commuter chaos as Auckland trains hit by track fault delays

03 Sep 05:31 AM
Kiwi woman removed from flight for alleged drunken antics
Travel

Kiwi woman removed from flight for alleged drunken antics

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03 Sep 03:35 AM
Rainy reputation: Queenstown dubbed least ideal for wedding ceremonies
Travel

Rainy reputation: Queenstown dubbed least ideal for wedding ceremonies

02 Sep 11:00 PM
When is the best month to book your European getaway? Travel company boss' top tips
Travel

When is the best month to book your European getaway? Travel company boss' top tips

02 Sep 10:00 PM
'Sided with democracy': Judge's ruling a blow to Trump's LA move
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'Sided with democracy': Judge's ruling a blow to Trump's LA move

02 Sep 06:33 PM
Why Crete is a must-visit for food lovers and adventure seekers
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Why Crete is a must-visit for food lovers and adventure seekers

02 Sep 08:26 AM
Texas town's epic transformation into Christmas capital
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Texas town's epic transformation into Christmas capital

02 Sep 06:44 AM
What it's like visiting Portland in 2025
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What it's like visiting Portland in 2025

02 Sep 06:42 AM
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