Leftover Christmas food has the sprats biting all day for Auckland visitors.

Phoebe Falconer suggests a series of great summer holiday destinations within an hour's drive of downtown Auckland.

Traffic slowed to a snail's pace on many roads yesterday, but the worst of the expected post-holiday traffic jams failed to eventuate.

The story of an annual family picnic tradition that stretches back to the start of the 20th century.

Lava caves, lava fields, pillars and tunnels are all part of Rangitoto's landscape.

Holiday hotspots are filling fast, as New Zealanders prepare to celebrate the New Year.

Thousands of motorists spent hours stewing in traffic jams between Auckland's Northern Gateway toll road and Warkworth yesterday.

A global travel magazine highlights Kaikoura as a place to have a whale of a time over Christmas.

The Christmas exodus of people leaving Wellington has created a state of "absolute bedlam" on roads leading out of the city, police say.

Acting Prime Minister Bill English says the changes make calculating holiday pay rates more transparent.

Mike McRoberts and Petra Bagust headlined an all-star cast at last night's annual Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park extravaganza in Auckland.

Herald Travel editor Jim Eagles on why a local vacation may turn out to be the most relaxing break you've ever had.

It's officially summer. And, after a winter of discontent - and recessionary blues - it's time to warm up. Here are 25 ideas for making the most of Auckland this summer.

Police say many people take their eye off the ball over Christmas, giving crooks an open invite to their presents.