Travel and holiday news
![Bizarre in-flight explosions have injured 20 flight attendants in the US](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
Bizarre in-flight explosions have injured 20 flight attendants in the US
How is something so small causing such a big problem?
![Freedom camping spots need rule enforcer, say South Islanders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
Freedom camping spots need rule enforcer, say South Islanders
The lack of a dedicated employee is being felt by locals.
Travel videos
![Queenstown to Fiordland: Winter ski detour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Queenstown to Fiordland: Winter ski detour
Thomas Bywater visits Milford, Cardrona, Treble Cone and the ski fields of the deep south.
Things to do...
![Warm up your weekend by tagging along to these midwinter events](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
Warm up your weekend by tagging along to these midwinter events
Congratulations to anyone not hit by cold and flu season — make the most of it.
![How to keep the kids entertained these school holidays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
How to keep the kids entertained these school holidays
A round-up of our favourite school holiday activities happening around Auckland this July.
![Matariki: How to spend your long weekend in the city](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
Matariki: How to spend your long weekend in the city
Lights, ice skating, comedy - bring in the Māori New Year with our long weekend guide.
![Things to do this weekend: Hidden gems in Auckland’s calendar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
Things to do this weekend: Hidden gems in Auckland’s calendar
Get among the fun in Tāmaki Makaurau using our weekend guide.
![Nothing to do? Here's what's on in Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
Nothing to do? Here's what's on in Auckland
Picking the best things to do in Auckland this weekend so you don't have to.
![Winter’s arrived, here's what you can do this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
Winter’s arrived, here's what you can do this weekend
A good idea guide to get you out and about in Auckland.
Travel tips
![How to survive a campervan holiday with children in tow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How to survive a campervan holiday with children in tow
Holiday on wheels? What you need to know about packing up the family and hitting the road.
![Seven tips to perfect your European summer holiday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Seven tips to perfect your European summer holiday
Take note, because nobody wants to be stuck in a sea of selfie sticks.
![Botched holiday: Couple lose $6k when booking site refused to budge over 'mistake'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Botched holiday: Couple lose $6k when booking site refused to budge over 'mistake'
'There are plenty of last-minute deal seekers who may have chanced upon this availability'
Cruise holidays
![From foodies to hikers: Discover this week’s five best travel deals for every type of traveller](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
From foodies to hikers: Discover this week’s five best travel deals for every type of traveller
Fancy a city break and a tropical holiday all in one trip? Read on.
![From China to Japan and back to Bali, it's all about Asia in this week's travel deals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
From China to Japan and back to Bali, it's all about Asia in this week's travel deals
Discover hidden treasures with these top travel discounts.
![Top picks this week: Australian Open tickets, 5-star hotels and week-long holiday deals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Top picks this week: Australian Open tickets, 5-star hotels and week-long holiday deals
Ready to put your out-of-office on?
Getaway
NZ travel
![Is it too hard to take kids campervanning in winter?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Is it too hard to take kids campervanning in winter?
It’s July and we all need a holiday – but we don’t all have a Pacific Island budget.
![How to survive a campervan holiday with children in tow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How to survive a campervan holiday with children in tow
Holiday on wheels? What you need to know about packing up the family and hitting the road.
![The world's greatest patisserie opens in Paris - none of it edible](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The world's greatest patisserie opens in Paris - none of it edible
The year's most hotly anticipated event launches in Paris, and it's not the Olympics.
Overseas travel
![Weigh to go: Kids forced to pass weight test before seaside experience](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Weigh to go: Kids forced to pass weight test before seaside experience
Move has sparked controversy, with some saying it shames children.
![Airline employee suspended after viral video shows them screaming at passengers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Airline employee suspended after viral video shows them screaming at passengers
‘Everyone’s gonna shut up!’ the woman is filmed yelling as she points at passengers.
![Florida police would like people to stop taking selfies with this bear](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Florida police would like people to stop taking selfies with this bear
The 'depressed' bear is not in the mood for photos.
More Travel news
![The South Island’s cosiest spots for a total chill-out this winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The South Island’s cosiest spots for a total chill-out this winter
Rug up and disconnect from the world.
![Everyone's raving about this remote Australian stay, but why?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Everyone's raving about this remote Australian stay, but why?
What do you get for $1400 per person per night?
![Record demand to visit NZ city in winter spurs airline to add 250 extra flights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Record demand to visit NZ city in winter spurs airline to add 250 extra flights
This is the 13th year the airline has increased capacity over winter due to demand.
![Will travel insurance cover flights disrupted by fog?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Will travel insurance cover flights disrupted by fog?
Weather has disrupted dozens of flights on two days this week; what can travellers claim?
!['Misleading': Air NZ hits back at 300% price report](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Misleading': Air NZ hits back at 300% price report
Air New Zealand told Consumer NZ 'significant cost inflation' was to blame.
![How to see the best of Vietnam in under two weeks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How to see the best of Vietnam in under two weeks
From south to north, ensure you see the best of everything.
![Got a layover in LA? Visit this hidden gem 15 minutes from LAX](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Got a layover in LA? Visit this hidden gem 15 minutes from LAX
This small city’s got sun, shopping, celebrities and beaches - arguably better than LA.
![Woman explains why she denied a child her first-class plane seat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Woman explains why she denied a child her first-class plane seat
'I felt really awkward. I understand that it was disappointing for the kid.'
![Christchurch woman answers Aussie family's urgent plea for help](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Christchurch woman answers Aussie family's urgent plea for help
Within an hour, one Kiwi had come to the rescue.
![Man praised for refusing to give up seat for new bride](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man praised for refusing to give up seat for new bride
The traveller promptly rejected the husband's plea to swap for the 14-hour flight.
![Best travel advice we've heard in 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Best travel advice we've heard in 2024
Herald Travel share the top tips and tricks they've reported on this year.
![She pinched a woman's plane seat. This unnerving comment got her to move](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
She pinched a woman's plane seat. This unnerving comment got her to move
The woman had no time for 'plane seat bandits'.
![The secret to eating like you know what you're doing in Osaka](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The secret to eating like you know what you're doing in Osaka
From sushi vending machines to Hello Kitty-shaped cakes.
![NZ hot spots voted among the world's 'best cities'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ hot spots voted among the world's 'best cities'
Travel + Leisure readers put two places in NZ near top of rankings.
![Should you use buy now, pay later for your holiday? Financial experts weigh in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Should you use buy now, pay later for your holiday? Financial experts weigh in
Kiwis are increasingly travelling now and paying later. Is it a good idea?