OpinionWinston AldworthIf Wellington builds it, they won't comeTaxpayers should not be funding the extension of Wellington Airport's runway, writes Winston Aldworth.07 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionSpare me a cabaret, old chumIntrepid travel writer Kevin Pilley goes belly up at yet another folk show.01 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelKiwis in search of the sunOur annual survey shows how much Kiwis love getting away - especially to the beach, writes Shandelle Battersby.30 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthRichie McCaw - oh, captain, my captain!How choice would it be if the national carrier were to sign up the country's most eligible pilot?30 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionKevin Pilley: Your feedback is appreciatedIt's India's business to know your rating - of everything, says Kevin Pilley.24 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionShandelle BattersbyFlying visit from VIP puts home in new lightA weekend with her 5-year-old nephew allows Shandelle Battersby to enjoy some of what Auckland has to offer from a kid's perspective.23 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionKevin Pilley: The Disembarkation DerbyIt's survival of the fittest in this ill-tempered marathon, writes Kevin Pilley.17 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionVisitor spots in mint conditionWhen you think about it, the Blarney Stone is just a bit gross, writes Jack Tame.14 Nov 07:39 PM
OpinionHow art can boost WhangareiA Hundertwasser art centre would attract visitors to the northern city, says Paul Rush.10 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWhere do we go now, sweet child o' mine?The strongest - and generally the best - memories of your childhood are often from family holidays, writes Winston Aldworth.09 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionAndrew AldersonAndrew Alderson: Let me in, I'm stonedThere are many reasons to love the USA, writes Andrew Alderson,l but their I-94W Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure Form is not one of them.03 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthI'll have what she's havingThe next time you see someone on a plane buying a packet of chips, fight the urge, writes Winston Aldworth.02 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Whingeing mates blind to how great London isWe Kiwis spend a lot of time bagging England. Which is weird, because no matter how cool we think our country is, city vs city London kicks our arse.01 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionWinston Aldworth: Island praise well deservedWaiheke - The jewel of the Hauraki Gulf has been named as one of the world's best regions in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2016, the publisher's annual summary of the travel trends for the upcoming year.27 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionTerrors of toddler travelIt turns out there is an upside to travelling with a fractious child.27 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthHotel chains withdraw from dealing in pornTimes are changing - major hotel chains are getting out of the porn business, writes Winston Aldworth.26 Oct 09:00 PM
OpinionMax Wooldridge: On old moneyEuropean banknotes were ready-made miniature history lessons in our wallets and purses, writes Max Wooldridge.20 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: Thumbs up to the spirit of hitchhikingPicking up a stranger has to be among the most hospitable things you can do, writes Winston Aldworth.19 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionEugene Bingham: Blood, mould and tearsFinding pubes in the shower is usually too much, but sometimes, says Eugene Bingham, you just make do.13 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: Star-struck hoteliers lose sight of qualityHow did we go from five stars being the measure of excellence to seven? And where does it end?12 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionVenetia Sherson: Pack your mannersWhen in Rome, take a hint and put away your selfie-stick, says Venetia Sherson.06 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: A novelty trip that will make a big bangThe loudest - and fastest - passenger jet to grace the skies could be making a return, writes Winston Aldworth.05 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionKevin Pilley: Queuing for dystopiaWhy are the grisliest places in the world also the most popular with tourists, asks Kevin Pilley.29 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: Where the crowd really does go wildKiwis generally aren't great at travelling for sport, writes Winston Aldworth.28 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionNic Hamilton: I'm past the passport hassleA passport snafu almost ruins Nic Hamilton's Swedish holiday.22 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: Leg room petition is a bit of a stretchYou don't need to be unusually tall to feel cramped by the lack of leg room in Economy Class on a longhaul flight, writes Winston Aldworth.21 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionShandelle BattersbyShandelle Battersby: What price paradise?Urban Bali is a slap in the face after a few days in the gentle jungle, writes Shandelle Battersby.15 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionShandelle BattersbyShandelle Battersby: Online chatter filling the once-silent skiesIf people have data access on planes, does that mean that things like Skype calls are likely to become a real annoyance?14 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionEugene Bingham: Red card for pesky formsWhat do Customs actually do with all the departure cards they make us fill out at the airport? Eugene Bingham attempted to find out.08 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: Against the tyranny of packing lightFor Winston Aldworth, the art of packing well lies not in packing as lightly as you can, but rather in packing as heavily as you are allowed.07 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelBook review: Lonely Planet's Ultimate TravelistYou can't beat a good list - and a good bit of travel bragging. Lonely Planet knows it, and this is their contribution to the debate, writes Winston Aldworth.02 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul Rush: Opening the access roadConsider the pleasure of many rather the wants of an elite few, says Paul Rush.01 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthOf characters and cobwebsIt's the people you meet - not just the places you go - that make the best travel tales, says Winston Aldworth.25 Aug 06:32 PM