Travel and holiday news
A Chat With: A travel expert 25 years in the making
House of Travel retail manager, Peta Aberhart has seen every travel shift imaginable.
London bakeries are making waves on social media, here are four of the best
Customers queue come rain or shine for these distinct, niche treats.
‘It's magical’: Kiwi teacher working as Santa's elf in Lapland village
Experiencing phenomena like the Northern Lights makes up for long work hours, Kiwi says.
Take a shot at winning a top Canon camera
The Herald has teamed up with Canon for our annual Summer Holiday Photo Competition.
Rome isn’t just disappointing – the city is an absolute mess
Telegraph: “A bingo card of disappointments.”
7 must-try dishes in Sydney this summer
Heading to Sydney? Here are seven dishes that'll hit the spot.
Travel videos
Queenstown to Fiordland: Winter ski detour
Thomas Bywater visits Milford, Cardrona, Treble Cone and the ski fields of the deep south.
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Plan your final days of 2024 with these Auckland events
Things are just beginning to heat up in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Staying in the city? What to do in Auckland for New Year's Eve
Your go-to guide for spending New Year’s Eve in the big smoke.
Twelve days of Christmas have started - here's how to spend it in Auckland
From Te Manaaki to Handel’s Messiah, here's how to get in the holiday spirit.
Summer's here – check out these Auckland events before they're gone
Peruse our curated list of the vibrant happenings in Auckland over the next few days.
Get to know Rabat, Morocco's coolest but seriously underrated city
Everyone beelines to Marrakech, but never the cool capital.
Here's how to spend your weekend in Auckland
Christmas festivities, art music and more things to do around town.
Travel tips
The Notre Dame is back open for business: Here's what you need to know
After five years, one of the most famous attractions in Paris has reopened.
The ultimate guide to NZ campervan holidays
Hit the road with these top 10 campervan travel hacks.
The Great NZ Road Trip: Queenstown to Dunedin
The Great NZ Road Trip: Queenstown to Dunedin Video / NZ Herald
The Great NZ Road Trip: Gisborne to Napier and Hastings
Gisborne Ambassador Henare O’Keefe was raised in a “tin shack, with dirt floors and no power” in the remote East Coast settlement of Ruatoria. Video / NZ Herald
Analysis: What is methanol and how does it get into drinks and cause harm?
ANALYSIS: Methanol poisoning can cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Cruise holidays
‘Better than Bali’: The tiny, tourist-free island everyone must visit
Step aside Bali, this spot is just as beautiful and off the beaten track.
Hands down, this is the most insanely luxurious way to get from Queenstown to Dunedin
Why drive when you can take a 228-guest discovery yacht?
What it’s like aboard a super-luxury cruise sailing from Alaska to Japan
Everything you need to know about one of the world’s most luxurious cruise liners.
Getaway
Owls and bats feature in adults-only arboretum overnighter
People can now stay overnight at the Waitakaruru Arboretum near Tauwhare.
Backstage pass: Getaway's expert recommendations for celebrity hangouts in LA
Watch: Go on the ultimate Hollywood experience.
Your Getaway guide to the must-visit attractions in Sydney's Darling Harbour
Wander the waterfront for educational, recreational, and cultural wonders.
NZ travel
The six types of camper you will meet this summer
With some sites full since November, here's how to be happy campers.
This is one of the world's best road trips - and it's in New Zealand
Plan your next warm-weather adventure.
Travel pros reveal where you can (and can't) park a camper in NZ
Experts share the best spots for magestic views and zero fines.
Summer 2025: Auckland's best activities for families
Indoors and out, 10 of the best places to enthrall children and parents alike.
Hands down, this is the most insanely luxurious way to get from Queenstown to Dunedin
Why drive when you can take a 228-guest discovery yacht?
Overseas travel
A Chat With: A travel expert 25 years in the making
House of Travel retail manager, Peta Aberhart has seen every travel shift imaginable.
Child named after Star Wars character refused passport due to copyright issues
A family's holiday was cancelled until the Home Office reversed its passport decision.
Rome isn’t just disappointing – the city is an absolute mess
Telegraph: “A bingo card of disappointments.”
More Travel news
‘Better than Bali’: The tiny, tourist-free island everyone must visit
Step aside Bali, this spot is just as beautiful and off the beaten track.
Bordeaux's trams vs Auckland's gridlock: What can we learn?
OPINION: Why Bordeaux could teach Auckland a thing or two about public transport.
Staying in the city? What to do in Auckland for New Year's Eve
Your go-to guide for spending New Year’s Eve in the big smoke.
The absurdly luxurious French hotel where a burger cost me $80
Hotel Byblos has attracted the biggest names in showbiz for decades.
How to get off a long flight feeling your best
What do the hotel ice bucket and fennel tea have in common?
Creative, political, delicious: Banksy escape showcases the best of Wellington
QT Wellington has successfully brought street art inside with its latest special offering.
The insiders' guide to Rotorua
Skip the usual recommendations and tap into the true essence of Rotorua.
11 Christmas-themed experiences that make London magical in December
Does this prove that the Northern Hemisphere does Christmas better?
Paul Lewis: €154 fine for a €3 bus fare - Kiwi tourists’ Bologna nightmare
OPINION: Simply catching a bus can cost a small fortune for the honest and unwary.
Release your inner child: Care Bear high tea and Barbie's new theme park
From your favourite ice cream to your favourite Care Bear... 5 new things to try in travel
Why fly Business Class from Sydney to Hanoi with Vietnam Airlines?
Reasonably priced business-class airfares are just the beginning.
Saving the planet through art
Vital Impacts photographic print sale raises money for nature and the environment
Two of the most blissful nights you could spend at any Tokyo hotel
It’s not all white-on-beige minimalist design in the Japanese capital.
Why I’ll never visit Queenstown in winter again
Is this snowy destination actually better when the sun is shining?
What's open in Auckland on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day?
We share the best places to go to.
Partner content
Seven steps for SMEs to maximise cashflow in 2025
Survived to ‘25? Now unlock cash flow and drive productivity forward.
What’s behind Milford Sound’s new luxury experience
The country’s best tourism operator has launched a new premium cruise.
Doubtful Sound guarantees an unforgettable Fiordland experience
Explore Aotearoa’s deepest fiord on a spectacular cruise with RealNZ.