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Travel and holiday news

Where discerning travellers will go in 2026
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Where discerning travellers will go in 2026

Don't follow the big crowds and hit these lesser-known gems.

25 Nov 06:30 AM
Travel

How safe is a journey through the five Stans? One traveller finds out

Each of the five nations was once part of the former Soviet Union.

25 Nov 05:08 AM
Talanoa

Close contact of NZ measles case in quarantine in Cook Islands

The passenger arrived in the Cook Islands over the weekend.

25 Nov 02:16 AM

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Disabled traveller left 'black and blue' after being told to slide down Air NZ plane stairs
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Disabled traveller left 'black and blue' after being told to slide down Air NZ plane stairs

Rachel Adams received an apology and 200 Airpoints Dollars, but says it isn't enough.

25 Nov 02:00 AM
How to uncover Montenegro before everyone else does
Travel

How to uncover Montenegro before everyone else does

New flights and luxury resorts are putting Montenegro on the travel map.

25 Nov 01:16 AM
How best to travel around Europe's up-and-coming hot spot
Travel

How best to travel around Europe's up-and-coming hot spot

24 Nov 10:09 PM
How do you make beer taste better at 30,000 feet? Air NZ says it’s cracked it
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How do you make beer taste better at 30,000 feet? Air NZ says it’s cracked it

22 Nov 09:58 PM
Off the beaten path: Discover the Thai region few tourists ever reach
Travel

Off the beaten path: Discover the Thai region few tourists ever reach

22 Nov 06:10 PM
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

22 Nov 05:20 PM
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$10,000 relocation and instant job: Why we made the right choice leaving NZ
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$10,000 relocation and instant job: Why we made the right choice leaving NZ

The Auckland family cleared their student loans within six months of moving to Queensland.

21 Nov 01:53 AM
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Can the Galápagos adapt to Airbnb?
Travel

Can the Galápagos adapt to Airbnb?

New York Times: Locals fear Airbnb is putting the Galápagos paradise at risk.

20 Nov 06:10 PM
6 Things I wish I'd known before visiting Portugal
Travel

6 Things I wish I'd known before visiting Portugal

From when not to drink espresso to how women should say thank you, save these tips.

20 Nov 05:55 AM
Urban retreat: TRIBE brings boutique flair to Auckland’s CBD stay scene
Travel

Urban retreat: TRIBE brings boutique flair to Auckland’s CBD stay scene

Rooms feature bold design and city views through floor-to-ceiling windows.

20 Nov 05:17 AM
Air NZ flight returns to Auckland after in-flight engineering issue
Auckland

Air NZ flight returns to Auckland after in-flight engineering issue

Flight NZ5077 turned around near Mt Taranaki before returning to Auckland.

20 Nov 04:21 AM
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Pacific Islands travel

Close contact of NZ measles case in quarantine in Cook Islands
Talanoa

Close contact of NZ measles case in quarantine in Cook Islands

The passenger arrived in the Cook Islands over the weekend.

25 Nov 02:16 AM
Air NZ flight returns to Auckland after in-flight engineering issue
Auckland

Air NZ flight returns to Auckland after in-flight engineering issue

Flight NZ5077 turned around near Mt Taranaki before returning to Auckland.

20 Nov 04:21 AM
Beyond the beach: An active way to explore Fiji’s hidden side
Travel

Beyond the beach: An active way to explore Fiji’s hidden side

Guided e-bike tours take riders through rural Nadi villages and cane fields.

17 Nov 01:00 PM
Serene spas and floating bars: A day of relaxation off the coast of Fiji
Travel

Serene spas and floating bars: A day of relaxation off the coast of Fiji

Whether it's spa treatments or time on the ocean, there's plenty on offer.

10 Nov 04:01 PM
Samoa issues measles advisory, memories of deadly outbreak remain
Talanoa

Samoa issues measles advisory, memories of deadly outbreak remain

Last time there was a measles outbreak in NZ, it spread to Samoa, where 83 people died.

06 Nov 11:08 PM
Air NZ to launch new Pacific Islands route
Travel news

Air NZ to launch new Pacific Islands route

It comes as Christchurch's international capacity looks set to soar past pre-Covid levels.

02 Nov 10:11 PM
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Cruise holidays

Alaska dreaming: Touring the last frontier by sea
Travel

Alaska dreaming: Touring the last frontier by sea

There's no better way to visit Alaska's remote and breathtaking landscape.

17 Nov 05:08 PM
Holiday for less: Cruises that can save you money
Travel

Holiday for less: Cruises that can save you money

These destinations may just be cheapest to see from the sea.

08 Nov 05:05 PM
Why this will be NZ's most exciting cruise season yet
Travel

Why this will be NZ's most exciting cruise season yet

Here's why.

05 Nov 07:27 AM
'She was completely intoxicated': Family sues cruise giant over mum's fatal fall
World

'She was completely intoxicated': Family sues cruise giant over mum's fatal fall

The lawsuit says the crew ignored signs she was visibly intoxicated.

02 Nov 01:03 AM

Travel videos

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

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

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05 Nov 06:25 PM
South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula
Travel

South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula

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04 Nov 07:33 AM
Best travel spots in the world
Travel

Best travel spots in the world

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27 Oct 07:52 PM
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New Zealand travel

The 'underrated' part of NZ 'all Aussies' are being urged to visit
Travel

The 'underrated' part of NZ 'all Aussies' are being urged to visit

Travel writer Laura House calls the city 'both local and effortlessly cosmopolitan'.

15 Nov 04:25 AM
Best way to spend 12 hours in Gisborne: Sunrise, surf and cellar doors by the sea
Travel

Best way to spend 12 hours in Gisborne: Sunrise, surf and cellar doors by the sea

From beach walks to best restaurants, we've got you covered.

08 Nov 06:04 PM
Insider’s guide: Best spots to visit in Hastings and Havelock North
Travel

Insider’s guide: Best spots to visit in Hastings and Havelock North

Skip the tourist traps and explore like a local

01 Nov 06:00 PM
Brick Bay Sculpture Trail is a visual feast
Travel

Brick Bay Sculpture Trail is a visual feast

Escape the winter blues with a feast for the eyes.

25 Oct 06:25 PM
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‘Like winning the Oscars’: NZ region earns spot on Lonely Planet’s must-do list
Travel

‘Like winning the Oscars’: NZ region earns spot on Lonely Planet’s must-do list

The region gained International Dark Sky Reserve status in 2023.

23 Oct 12:01 AM
Inside Queenstown’s new luxury lodge with rooms from $2800 a night
Travel

Inside Queenstown’s new luxury lodge with rooms from $2800 a night

Guests are welcomed with Ruinart Champagne overlooking Lake Wakatipu.

16 Oct 10:30 PM
Billionaire's $521m superyacht turns heads on Auckland waterfront
Auckland

Billionaire's $521m superyacht turns heads on Auckland waterfront

The 117m vessel owned by billionaire Eric Smidt has been moored since mid‑September.

11 Oct 10:10 PM

Overseas travel

How safe is a journey through the five Stans? One traveller finds out
Travel

How safe is a journey through the five Stans? One traveller finds out

Each of the five nations was once part of the former Soviet Union.

25 Nov 05:08 AM
6 Things I wish I'd known before visiting Portugal
Travel

6 Things I wish I'd known before visiting Portugal

From when not to drink espresso to how women should say thank you, save these tips.

20 Nov 05:55 AM
Sri Lankan police apologise to Kiwi traveller, man at centre of lewd act arrested after altering appearance
Travel news

Sri Lankan police apologise to Kiwi traveller, man at centre of lewd act arrested after altering appearance

Local police say the incident has 'damaged the country's reputation'.

20 Nov 01:00 AM
'Can't believe that happened': Kiwi exposed to lewd sex act while solo travelling
Travel news

'Can't believe that happened': Kiwi exposed to lewd sex act while solo travelling

The 24-year-old victim filmed the ordeal and local police quickly arrested the man.

18 Nov 10:04 PM

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Sri Lankan police apologise to Kiwi traveller, man at centre of lewd act arrested after altering appearance
Travel news

Sri Lankan police apologise to Kiwi traveller, man at centre of lewd act arrested after altering appearance

Local police say the incident has 'damaged the country's reputation'.

20 Nov 01:00 AM
‘It’s a bear – but quite old’: Walking wild Bulgaria’s forgotten highlands
Travel

‘It’s a bear – but quite old’: Walking wild Bulgaria’s forgotten highlands

Walkers trace Orpheus’ mythical homeland in Bulgaria’s remote Rhodope hills.

19 Nov 07:09 AM
Looking for a hotel in Auckland tonight? Good luck
Travel

Looking for a hotel in Auckland tonight? Good luck

Hotels hit stratospheric prices as thousands prepare for Metallica takeover in Auckland.

19 Nov 12:28 AM
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Looking for a hotel in Auckland tonight? Good luck
Travel

Looking for a hotel in Auckland tonight? Good luck

Hotels hit stratospheric prices as thousands prepare for Metallica takeover in Auckland.

19 Nov 12:28 AM
'Can't believe that happened': Kiwi exposed to lewd sex act while solo travelling
Travel news

'Can't believe that happened': Kiwi exposed to lewd sex act while solo travelling

The 24-year-old victim filmed the ordeal and local police quickly arrested the man.

18 Nov 10:04 PM
Feast and flight: The tastes making Sydney a foodie getaway worth the trip
Travel

Feast and flight: The tastes making Sydney a foodie getaway worth the trip

Eleven Sydney eateries made the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list.

18 Nov 07:00 AM
What it's like driving France's version of Route 66
Travel

What it's like driving France's version of Route 66

From Lyon’s Michelin stars to Provence vineyards, the N7 reveals old France.

18 Nov 07:00 AM
Enjoy European charm for a fraction of the price in this lesser-visited spot
Travel

Enjoy European charm for a fraction of the price in this lesser-visited spot

This destination may earn raised eyebrows from family and friends, but it's a true gem.

18 Nov 05:00 AM
Inside freedom camping wars: Why NZ hot spots are fed up with bad campers
Travel

Inside freedom camping wars: Why NZ hot spots are fed up with bad campers

“You wouldn’t pee in your garden.”

18 Nov 01:00 AM
Route 66 reimagined: A road trip through America’s vintage heart
Travel

Route 66 reimagined: A road trip through America’s vintage heart

The 3940km route is arguably the most iconic road trip in the world.

17 Nov 09:55 PM
Alaska dreaming: Touring the last frontier by sea
Travel

Alaska dreaming: Touring the last frontier by sea

There's no better way to visit Alaska's remote and breathtaking landscape.

17 Nov 05:08 PM
Discovering the history of marzipan in Germany
Travel

Discovering the history of marzipan in Germany

16 Nov 06:05 AM
Inside the world of spies at Washington’s International Spy Museum
Travel

Inside the world of spies at Washington’s International Spy Museum

15 Nov 06:12 PM
What it’s like flying Air New Zealand’s newly retrofitted Dreamliner
Travel

What it’s like flying Air New Zealand’s newly retrofitted Dreamliner

15 Nov 06:00 PM
Where Paris meets Melbourne: A boutique escape with calm and charm
Travel

Where Paris meets Melbourne: A boutique escape with calm and charm

15 Nov 05:58 PM
The 'underrated' part of NZ 'all Aussies' are being urged to visit
Travel

The 'underrated' part of NZ 'all Aussies' are being urged to visit

15 Nov 04:25 AM
‘Not many people know that’: Inside Scotland’s freshest seafood trail
Travel

‘Not many people know that’: Inside Scotland’s freshest seafood trail

13 Nov 11:13 PM
‘An absolute privilege’: Aurora stuns Air NZ pilots flying over southern skies
Travel news

‘An absolute privilege’: Aurora stuns Air NZ pilots flying over southern skies

13 Nov 05:00 AM
Why Burleigh Heads is the Gold Coast suburb worth visiting next
Travel

Why Burleigh Heads is the Gold Coast suburb worth visiting next

12 Nov 05:08 PM
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