Small BusinessFrom kapa haka to snooze cubeA kapa haka expert is now using his creative talents to help build a range of 'snooze cubes' for weary travellers.10 Oct 01:00 AM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: 'Pearl' worthy of poetryAdvice on combining a marathon-running trip to France with a sidetrip to Croatia and rental car options in Los Angeles.06 Oct 09:00 PM
AirlinesQantas strike off, 'too late' for passengersThousands of Qantas passengers are expected to face flight cancellations and delays today, even though a union has called off a nationwide strike.06 Oct 06:36 PM
TravelAir NZ, Wellington Airport named best in AustralasiaAir New Zealand has been named the leading airline in Australasia for the third year running.05 Oct 03:44 AM
OpinionJim Eagles: A new practice to take on boardGetting on a plane, muses Him Eagles, is almost always inefficient and frustrating.03 Oct 08:30 PM
TravelTravel book: <I>Trail</I>A decade after it opened, the rail trail has become - to use an overworked phrase - a New Zealand tourist icon.03 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelDon't miss: Gypsy Jazz FestivalEvery November, New Caledonia swings to the rhythms of gypsy jazz - a style popularised in Paris in the 1930s to 1950s by guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli. 03 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: Venezuela on the cheapAdvice for a student planning a six-month trip around South America and adventure-sport opportunities in Europe.29 Sep 04:30 PM
OpinionJim Eagles: Keeping track of your airpointsOne of the problems with airpoints is keeping track of them, writes Jim Eagles.26 Sep 08:30 PM
TravelDon't miss: Dickens Christmas Market & FestivalRochester Castle and other local landmarks are mentioned in Charles Dickens' works.26 Sep 04:00 PM
TravelWhat I Pack: Andy PickeringThe editor of <I>PILOT Magazine</I> shares his travelling tips.26 Sep 04:00 PM
TravelTravel gadget: Samsung SH1000 cameraI got my first camera aged six and had to send the film away for processing: it took three weeks to get my pictures back.26 Sep 04:00 PM
TravelAlbanian Riviera a victim of its successAlbania, ranked as the world's top destination to be visited in 2011 by Lonely Planet, has been growing in popularity with tourists for several years.23 Sep 01:30 AM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: Diverse American beauty on menuAdvice on finding accommodation in Las Vegas and New York and avoiding hotspots on an overland journey between Mumbai and Damascus.23 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandSex-assault risk greater on liners than on land: studyPeople thinking of getting away for a relaxing holiday at sea are being warned to take extra care following revelations of sexual assault on cruise ships.21 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionEveline HarveyThe honeymooners' cuddle testHoneymoon flight the perfect opportunity to try out Air New Zealand's Skycouch innovation.19 Sep 09:45 PM
TravelDon't miss: Sydney Food & Wine FairThousands of happy food-lovers will fill Hyde Park North for the massive Sydney Food & Wine Fair. 19 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelTravel book: 100 Places To Remember Before They DisappearMore an exercise in global warming propaganda than anything else, really, though the photos of endangered beauty spots are certainly stunning.19 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelWhat I Pack: Jim HarreThe international wine judge and Chair of the 2011 New World Wine Awards shares his travelling tips.19 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: How to travel lightIn the last fifteen months I've taken only a soft-sided carry-on bag on three separate overseas trips.18 Sep 09:50 PM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: Canada's splendours best seen by roadAdvice on a six-week European taster, the most-direct route to Ghana and which way round to do a Canada roadtrip.15 Sep 08:00 PM
OpinionGreg Dixon: Giving tourists the warm fuzziesIf there is any city in the world in which one should play absolute tourist, London is it.12 Sep 09:30 PM
WorldThere's a high price to pay if you want to see English holy sitesBritain's centuries-old churches are must-sees for many tourists, but entering these hallowed places comes at a price.12 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelTravel gadget: DesignGo Fab locksOne of the big challenges for air passengers is how to pick out your bag from all the others on the carousel.12 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelDon't miss: Mission Evolve Music FestivalThe lush tropical surroundings of Dundee Park, Mission Beach will buzz with live music during this popular festival in North Queensland.12 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: Month required for Trans-Siberian tasterAdvice on tackling the epic 7865km Trans-Siberian route... and learning a little Mongolian.07 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionJim Eagles: Motorhome away from homePart of the reason for motorhomes' increasing popularity has to be the improved comfort. 05 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelDon't miss: Stratford Halloween FestivalFearsome frights, mellow magic and wizardry wonders are all on offer at the annual "Fright at the Museum" Halloween Festival in Stratford-upon-Avon. 05 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelTravel book: <i>New Tales of the South Pacific</i>This thoughtful little tome of short stories is perceptive and entertaining.05 Sep 02:00 PM
TravelWhat I Pack: Mickey LinThe co-founder and designer of fashion label MisteR shares her travel tips.31 Aug 05:30 PM
