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.

In the past year a record number of Kiwi kids went on an overseas holiday.

The disappearance of a ginger tom cat from a North Shore cattery has the cattery's owner puzzled and the family distraught.

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

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.

The holiday weekend road toll was at two today as the New Zealand Transport Agency urged motorists to be patient on the roads.

Package deals to Australia, Fiji, Hawaii and North America are being snapped up by New Zealanders making mid-winter escapes and capitalising on a strong NZ dollar.

Thinking of going to the beach instead of the office today? You're not alone. With Waitangi Day falling just two days ahead of the weekend, there's a good chance thousands of workers will be lured by the temptation of a four-day weekend.

Public holiday surcharges seem to be on the decline at Auckland eateries, but an industry insider says establishments are compensating by raising prices year-round.

Drunk, flag-draped youths turning celebration of nationhood into affirmation of white power

A few months ago, we tried to make a booking for a holiday home via Holiday Houses. By accident, my wife clicked February 12 and 13 instead of January 12 and 13.

Holidays can be a stressful time for supportive wives. Unlike the rest of the family, we still have mouths to feed, laundry to wash and floors to clean.

Get fit, lose weight and save money - it's the start of a new year and time to make promises we won't keep.

Holidaymakers needing urgent medication over the holiday period are being stung by pharmacy surcharges.