It would be NZ's 12th public holiday, starting in 2022.

Motorists near Wellington face long waits, while those in Coromandel urged to take care

Fancy using just 12 annual leave days and receiving 38 days off in return? Here's how.

It is not going to be a fun day on the road for most.

Two teenagers arrested, but the Christmas presents are yet to be found.

Prepare for delays if you're looking to make an early escape for the long weekend.

School holidays could bring fresh outbreaks if infected kids travel outside Auckland.

NZTA are already warning Auckland motorists to "be prepared" for heavy congestion on SH1.

Norway has held a mythic place in my mind for most of my life, now I'm off ro find it.

A Paris official accuses rental websites of forcing residents out of the French capital.

When you leave you hotel room for the last time it can be a disheartening experience.

Illicit holiday lets rumbled by large number of towels hanging over balconies.

Since opening her home as an Airbnb host Melanie has been shocked by her guests' actions.

The world's most beautiful beaches have been revealed by 'beach inspectors'.

The world's best beaches awards 2018, in beach inspector's 'Wow' category. Photos by Beach-Inspector.com

School holiday chaos has kicked in as holidaymakers leave the country.

Over 50 million people hit the roads and skies for Thanksgiving.

For those wanting to escape before winter sets in, flights to Australia from Auckland can still be scored for under $500.

It's a big step in a small person's life - going to school. For some it's traumatic, for others just overwhelmingly exciting.

A leading Auckland migrant settlement agency is avoiding the word Christmas and will instead be talking about "happy holidays" and "season's greetings".

Move over Max Key, this Kiwi plumber's incredible trip around Europe is taking over the internet.

After a turbulent and chaotic horse year, Chinese around the world hope the sheep will bring calm and peace.

Every year the Mercury Bay couple open up the front paddock of their sheep and beef farm and share their piece of paradise with 60 to 80 groups in campervans and caravans, plus a few tents.

The holidays might be over, but it doesn't have to be all gloom. Here are five ways to beat the back-to-work blues.

Kiwis might be hanging up their business suits for the holiday, but iPads and laptops are must-pack items for many holidaymakers.

Holidays. They should be a time to recharge, relax and enjoy a change of pace. But the hardest part can be the unwinding, breaking the routine ... and turning the mobile phone off.

Aucklanders wanting to celebrate Guy Fawkes on November 5 must find a public display or stay in their backyards, the council says.

Ghosts and witches are out, Disney princesses and snowmen are in for Halloween in New Zealand.

I realise there are many who don’t like the idea of Halloween. That’s fine – each to their own. But here are four reasons why celebrating Halloween isn't so bad.