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NZ the world's fourth safest nation

More safe than Australia but less safe than Austria.

Drunk guide abandons hikers

A group of hikers had to be rescued from the Austrian Alps after a local guide allegedly got drunk and abandoned them.

The place where the smallest acts are crimes

Life in Thailand has been taking on a creepy Big Brother-style feeling of late.

Opera house fans to 'climb sails'

Scared of heights but still want to soak up the view on top of Sydney's most iconic sails?

Is North Korea the New Zealand of Asia?

A US surfer who recently visited North Korea has described it as "the New Zealand of Asia".

Essential items for a long-haul flight

Going on an exotic trip is a real treat, but the holiday can be marred by the prospect of sitting through an uncomfortable long-haul flight.

Flying the skies with Superman

Before the new Superman: Ride of Steel Virtual Reality Roller Coaster takes off, riders strap on their headsets, and the cityscape of Metropolis materialises before them.

The man sailing the world with a chicken

24-year-old Guirec Soudée picked up his unusual travelling companion in the Canary Islands back in 2013 and the pair became fast friends.

Five Shakespeare-inspired getaways

If you missed out on the chance to visit Auckland's Pop-Up Globe Theatre, here are a few must-see getaways to get your Shakespeare fix.

Seven islands to see before they're gone forever

With climate change on the uptick, many idyllic islands (and their rare and stunning wildlife) are fast approaching an expiration date

Travel Live: Homeward bound

Lynley Bilby is currently travelling from England to Norway and back on the Emerald Princess. She will be posting updates throughout the trip.

Travel Live: Rescue at sea

Lynley Bilby is currently travelling from England to Norway on the Emerald Princess. She will be posting updates throughout the trip.

Travel Live: Lynley goes landlubber

Lynley Bilby is currently travelling from England to Norway on the Emerald Princess. She will be posting updates throughout the trip.

Surprising airport scams to watch out for

There are a lot of memories to bring back from a holiday, but that one time you got scammed at the airport shouldn't be one of them.

What nobody tells you about Dubai

There's more to Dubai than luxury hotels and liquid lunches. Dig deeper and you'll find a side to the emirate no one talks about.

Australia: Northern luxury

It's rugged, wild, and known for its lush rainforests, breathtaking landscapes, ancient cultures and dangerous wildlife.

Nothing between man and panther

The heartstopping moment a panther stalked a man at an animal sanctuary and then pounced on him has been caught on camera.

The most jaw-dropping lifts in the world

From a 326 metre ascension to a ride through a giant aquarium, these are the most jaw-dropping lifts in the world.