Freight and logisticsTauranga gets triple cruise ship treatGiant cruise ships carrying thousands of passengers are an increasingly familiar site in the Port of Tauranga.06 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelBay of Islands: All at seaAmanda Linnell finds a taste of the good life in the beautiful Bay of Islands.01 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelA superliner for all agesThose with children are increasingly looking to cruises for family-friendly holidays.13 Dec 03:00 AM
TravelCruising Ireland's canalsSusan Buckland delights in floating down an Irish canal in a home away from home.05 Dec 02:00 AM
LifestyleWedding law forces change to cruise ships' registered portCunard is moving into the wedding business itself by allowing couples to marry at sea on board its liners.27 Nov 11:16 PM
TravelCruising: Delightful Moorea and Bora BoraThe nicest moment on our stopovers in French Polynesia came while we were sitting eating pastries outside a little patisserie in Vaitape. 17 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelCruising: Outsiders wallow in days of decadenceJohn Gardner finds that to be really in the swim on a luxury superliner, you need to have an ample stock of cruise stories.15 Nov 11:00 PM
OpinionJohn Gardner: Worse things happen at seaWhen we told my son, who was trained as a biologist, that we were going on a cruise, he muttered darkly about norovirus. 14 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Functional cruise ship amenity vitalPretty much only one thing has remained constant during the debate over a cruise-ship terminal appropriate for Auckland. 04 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelVanuatu: Enthusiasm on tap in endangered EdenDelightful locals and sustainability on a shoestring make the tiny island of Pele a dream destination, finds Isobel Marriner.27 Oct 01:00 AM
TravelGermany: Counting castlesA cruise down the Rhine and Moselle rivers in Germany turns up some awe-inspiring sights, writes Catherine Masters.19 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelAustralia: Up a long, lazy riverAt 2375km long, the Murray River is Australia's longest watercourse.16 Oct 01:33 AM
Freight and logisticsSuperliner kicks off promising cruise seasonThe 90,000-tonne superliner Radiance of the Seas makes its first call to Auckland today.10 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelChina: A drift into the futureChina's revolution is unveiled on a cruise into the enigma that is Chongqing.02 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelCaribbean: In search of the perfect beachRick McKinley searches the Caribbean to see if it can top the seaside pleasures of home... and comes close.21 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSex-assault risk greater on liners than on land: studyPeople thinking of getting away for a relaxing holiday at sea are being warned to take extra care following revelations of sexual assault on cruise ships.21 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelTitanic wreck tours offered to mark disaster's centenaryThe latest exotic expedition for the moneyed traveller is being organised for the centenary of the Titanic disaster.20 Sep 04:00 AM
BusinessWatch: A look inside Seven Seas GrandeurTake a tour of the Seven Seas Grandeur, the ship billed as the most luxurious in the world. Video / SuppliedWatch30 Aug 11:21 PM
TravelAlaska: Breaking the iceA cruise ship is the perfect way to see Alaska, much of which is inaccessible by land - but keep an eye out for falling ice from glaciers, writes Jared Savage.29 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCruisers court NZ rugby fansAn 11-deck cruise ship arriving for the Rugby World Cup has been forced to slash prices by half in a bid to spark interest among Kiwis.26 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelThe sailing gourmetIsobel Marriner takes to the high seas for more, much more than high tea.09 Jul 12:00 AM
EmploymentWomen take charge of the shipThe women running the Pacific Pearl superliner say they are rapidly changing an industry dominated by men.27 Jun 05:30 PM
TravelTahiti cruise: Tropical madnessHerald artist Richard Dale takes his sketchbook with him on board a luxury cruise liner.10 Jun 05:30 PM
TravelUnited Kingdom: Slow boat to bliss ...A family holiday on a narrow boat offers up some challenges but all is forgiven with the introduction of gorgeous countryside and a more relaxed pace of life, writes Danielle Murray.02 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldP&O spends up large on giant floating hotelP&O has ordered a 17-deck monster cruise ship costing nearly $1 billion. It will be the largest built for the British market.02 Jun 05:30 PM
TravelCruises: Feast on a PearlEat, drink - and learn to cook - aboard the Pacific Pearl, writes Kerri Jackson.31 May 12:00 AM
TravelPacific Islands: Indulgence the only must-doIf a cruise seems like an old-age holiday, think again. By Chris Marriner.30 May 05:30 PM
TravelLocal waters: Cruising New ZealandGo local and have a blast exploring the wonders of your own backyard in style.30 May 05:00 PM
