Morton Kute takes an unscheduled nosedive aboard NZ414.

Chill out where high adventure and relaxation go hand in hand, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Winston Aldworth flies CX191 from Hong Kong to Auckland.

It’s just been world topless day which got us wondering if there are any classy hotels and beaches around the world that cater for such vacations. Here is our roundup of the best five resorts where getting your kit off is not only legal, it’s expected.

Air NZ has announced a major shake-up of its regional services, including an end to all Wairarapa services, fewer flights from Wanganui and a boost to its Rotorua services.

Advice on visiting Italy and where to go cycling and walking in Europe.

There is a different side to this mad city, one that'd get a tick of approval from even the most hardened hipster. Or aesthete. Or whatever that group with cynical world views and ironic clothing is being called these days.

Tokoroa's talking poles tell Elisabeth Easther stories.

Unless you're a gazillionaire signed up for one of those trips into space, your next holiday is somewhere inside these pages.

Planes, trains and cars wreak havoc on your skin. Planes leave your face dry and parched, sun adds wrinkles, humidity means breakouts.

For a holiday far from the madding crowd, with nary a shop nor restaurant in sight, you’ll love cruising along South Australia’s Murray River. Here are five tips to know before you go.

Tips on seeing two sides of Scotland and undertaking a wine tour in Italy.

Winston Aldworth writes: More than half of us men are telling fibs at airport check-in counters. "Did you pack your bag yourself?" Of course (cough, cough) ...

Justine Tyerman delves into the phenomenal rise of Airbnb, the holiday rental company worth an estimated $1.3 billion which began just five years ago with three airbeds on the floor.

The Government is warning New Zealanders flying in Tonga it will be at their own risk as the national airline has bought a plane which has been involved in numerous crashes.

In October the inaugural Bay of Islands Walking Weekend is happening. Here are some of the best walks on offer.

Andrew Potter flies NZ80 from Hong Kong to Auckland.

The hilltop villages and ancient ports of Croatia's northern peninsula buzz with the sound of summer festivals and the flavours of gastronomic delights, says Mick Webb.

Centrally located just 2km north east of Melbourne's CBD, Fitzroy was Melbourne's first suburb. A vibrant culture of bars, cafes, galleries, quirky bookstores and fashionable hair salons now abound, crammed into every nook and cranny of its old bones.