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On The Up: ‘Life was passing us by’ - why couple chose to sail the world
They sold or gave away nearly everything they owned, packed their car and moved aboard.
‘Why not me?’: Mum of seven pursues dream to retrain as mechanic
Māori and Pasifika student numbers at MIT and Unitec are rising.
Campervan in NZ with kids: Why it rates as one of our best family holidays ever
See the North Island with fresh eyes.
7 tips for a two-week campervan trip in the South Island
From packing hacks to menu suggestions, ensure your road trip is flawless.
Beachside bunker ‘dune house’ designed for Rod Drury entity at Te Arai Links
The unusual home is designed to blend seamlessly into the landscape.
‘We have been going big’: Crews contain fire threatening Tāne Mahuta
The 91ha fire has a 5.8km perimeter and is being closely monitored.
Small town New Zealand is really upping its food and coffee game
Worthwhile places to stop on a roadie through the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
In the pursuit of relaxation: get active or rejuvenate in the Hawke's Bay
Introducing the ultimate countryside hideaway to both engage and disengage.
This unusual summertime activity will make you want to visit Cromwell
The otherwise unsavoury deed only happens once a year.
Experts reveal the 10 best spots to stay during a NZ roadie
Experts reveal the iconic and lesser-known gems you shouldn't miss.
Life’s a beach: Best Beach 2025 winners react to victories
The Herald Travel’s Best Beach competition has hung up its jandals for another year.
Best Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of them
The winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?
Best Beach 2025: Shape, safety, skyscrapers? What truly makes a great beach
The Herald's esteemed team of lifestyle journalists describe what makes a beach, the best.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 hidden gem beaches – how to vote for the winner
The hidden gem shortlist has been chosen and now you can vote for your favourite.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 camping beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 camping beaches – vote for your favourite now.
Best Beach 2025: New Zealand’s top 10 city beaches - how to vote for the winner
So you like to slip, slop and slap at your closest city beach? But which one is your fave?
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 surf beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 surf beaches – vote for your favourite now.
'No gift shop': Worst Google reviews of NZ's best tramps
Not everyone is impressed with Aotearoa's famous hikes.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 family beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 family beaches – vote for your favourite now.
The coffee lovers guide to a great summer sip in NZ
Where to find the best brews in our most popular summer destinations.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 50 finalists revealed - and how to vote for the ultimate winners
We can reveal the top 10 finalists in each category for NZ's Best Beach 2025.
What's the deal with NZ's brown road signs?
Why do some tourist attractions get these signs and others don't?
Ready to conquer an NZ Great Walk?
It's always a good time to plan your next Great Walk in New Zealand.
This is what a US-based travel writer thinks of Rotorua
Writer reveals the one thing that the US does better.
NZ's Best Beach 2025: Which beaches will take on the reigning champ?
The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - vote now!
What to do on a family weekend in Raglan
This surf town is a great choice for a weekend away, all year round.