Fresh off Icon of the Seas' maiden voyage, our writer decides if big is always better.

The warmest temperature on record for a January in Tauranga was in 1983: 33.7C.

The freshly spruced up Norwegian Jewel is back sailing the waters of Asia.

A flight is the worst part of a holiday - so why not skip it altogether?

Discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region this long weekend.

From live music performed by local artists to a multisport festival, Rotorua has it all.

The end of the holidays are nearing - here's how you can round off the summer with a bang.

Hostels are about hosting young travellers on a budget. 12 weeks might be pushing it.

High-end as well as high-altitude, with experiences that money (almost) can't buy.

Kaikōura is enjoying one of its busiest summers in recent years.

These lesser-visited isles might not be top of your travel list, but they should be.

‘Mum, Dad, I’m bored!’: how to keep the holidays boredom-free this summer.

The star had a dig at his wife's "working class" comment.

'There’s something really magical about doing yoga outside.'

There was less violence than a year ago when rioters targeted emergency service workers.

Experiences to book when you win Lotto, plus real-world options for the time being.

Fireworks have caused large vegetation fires over the last year.

There will be lots of blue skies to start 2024.

Three people have died in two separate crashes overnight, police said.

The young cancer survivor invited his whole school to join a day of fun.

Rain-soaked campers can look forward to a brighter first day of 2024.