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Detained and deported: What Kiwis need to know about travelling to the US
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Detained and deported: What Kiwis need to know about travelling to the US

In the wake of Kiwi travellers being detained at the border, here's what you need to know.

22 Aug 06:16 AM
Travel

An accessible guide to Washington, DC

Explore this iconic US city, no matter your ability.

21 Aug 06:00 AM
Travel

Is it worth visiting Berlin if you don't like nightlife?

We head to the iconic city to see what you can do in the sunshine.

21 Aug 06:00 AM

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Air NZ's in-flight Synthony rave sells out in hours, despite no dance floor
Entertainment

Air NZ's in-flight Synthony rave sells out in hours, despite no dance floor

Shapeshifter and DJ Dick Johnson are turning the plane into an EDM music venue.

21 Aug 05:00 AM
A family was stranded in US by grounded flight. Then they tried to claim back $253.34 tipping bill
Travel news

A family was stranded in US by grounded flight. Then they tried to claim back $253.34 tipping bill

The family were faced with three days of flight disruptions in NYC last month.

20 Aug 03:50 AM
A peek inside this Bali hotel with 24-hour butler service
Travel

A peek inside this Bali hotel with 24-hour butler service

19 Aug 05:00 PM
Sand, spit and shakshuka; what it's really like sleeping in the Sahara Desert
Travel

Sand, spit and shakshuka; what it's really like sleeping in the Sahara Desert

19 Aug 08:30 AM
NZ’s ultimate winter destination that isn’t Queenstown
Travel

NZ’s ultimate winter destination that isn’t Queenstown

19 Aug 07:29 AM
Fancy home away from home: Inside the revamped Adina Sydney Town Hall hotel
Travel

Fancy home away from home: Inside the revamped Adina Sydney Town Hall hotel

19 Aug 12:16 AM
Up close with wildlife at Australia's new 5-star safari resort
Travel

Up close with wildlife at Australia's new 5-star safari resort

The Monarto Safari Resort near Adelaide overlooks a 15,000ha park, home to 750 animals.

18 Aug 05:36 PM
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The things you should never eat when you're on holiday
Travel

The things you should never eat when you're on holiday

Travel food fails: When culinary adventures turn into nightmares.

18 Aug 02:00 AM
Airways NZ boss reveals problem that closed oceanic airspace
New Zealand

Airways NZ boss reveals problem that closed oceanic airspace

The fault forced five Australia-bound flights to circle off the NZ coast on Saturday.

17 Aug 09:49 PM
NZ's air traffic control system outage 'very rare', expert says
New Zealand

NZ's air traffic control system outage 'very rare', expert says

Airways NZ has apologised, saying the cause is 'still being investigated'.

17 Aug 04:22 AM
Why a record number of Kiwis are visiting Asian countries
Travel

Why a record number of Kiwis are visiting Asian countries

Data from Stats NZ reveal which countries in Asia are popular with Kiwi holidaymakers.

16 Aug 09:45 PM
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Pacific Islands travel

Dengue Fever: More children die in Samoa, hospitals under pressure
Talanoa

Dengue Fever: More children die in Samoa, hospitals under pressure

A fourth child has died to dengue fever in Samoa, while Nauru has reported two deaths.

01 Aug 12:54 AM
How Fiji became a favourite filming location from Cast Away to Survivor
Travel

How Fiji became a favourite filming location from Cast Away to Survivor

25 years on from Cast Away, we look at the biggest films and TV shows filmed in Fiji.

23 Jul 03:00 AM
Why Raiatea, an ancestral homeland of Māori, is a must-visit for Kiwis
Travel

Why Raiatea, an ancestral homeland of Māori, is a must-visit for Kiwis

Raiatea is considered the birthplace of Polynesian culture and the most sacred island.

14 Jul 06:00 PM
Wendy Petrie tackles ocean swim challenge in Fiji 
Travel

Wendy Petrie tackles ocean swim challenge in Fiji 

Three ocean swims over three days? How hard could it be?

13 Jul 12:30 AM
What it’s like staying at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva 
Travel

What it’s like staying at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva 

The five-star Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva offers the perfect blend of old and new.

11 Jul 12:05 AM
Done Fiji and Cook Islands? Get to this island before the crowds do
Travel

Done Fiji and Cook Islands? Get to this island before the crowds do

Palau offers world-class scuba diving, with vibrant marine life and coral reefs.

07 Jun 06:00 PM
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Cruise holidays

What it's really like inside a luxury cruise ship cabin
Travel

What it's really like inside a luxury cruise ship cabin

We get into the details on board the Ponant Le Jacques Cartier ship.

11 Aug 11:17 PM
Discover top destinations with exclusive travel packages
Travel news

Discover top destinations with exclusive travel packages

New hotel access, Brisbane tour, tropical getaways and a global cruise.

04 Aug 05:47 PM
From Antarctica to Disney: Your next holiday starts here
Travel news

From Antarctica to Disney: Your next holiday starts here

No matter your travel style, these special offers provide unique experiences.

21 Jul 05:51 PM
Limited-time travel offers: Island getaways, Disney, and Pride events
Travel news

Limited-time travel offers: Island getaways, Disney, and Pride events

Go on your next adventure with these deals.

14 Jul 06:00 PM

Travel videos

The Great New Zealand Road Trip: The ‘unstoppable’ shift south
New Zealand

The Great New Zealand Road Trip: The ‘unstoppable’ shift south

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17 Aug 05:00 PM
The Great NZ Road Trip 2025: Top PR man quits corporate stress for campervan bliss
New Zealand

The Great NZ Road Trip 2025: Top PR man quits corporate stress for campervan bliss

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16 Aug 05:00 PM
Boeing announces latest results
Travel

Boeing announces latest results

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30 Jul 01:16 AM
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New Zealand travel

NZ’s ultimate winter destination that isn’t Queenstown
Travel

NZ’s ultimate winter destination that isn’t Queenstown

From quiet ski fields to relaxing hot springs, this spot has it all.

19 Aug 07:29 AM
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The things you should never eat when you're on holiday
Travel

The things you should never eat when you're on holiday

Travel food fails: When culinary adventures turn into nightmares.

18 Aug 02:00 AM
'Perfect for young people': NZ named top global adventure destination
Travel

'Perfect for young people': NZ named top global adventure destination

German visitor Hannah Enzmann says NZ is 'very safe' for those on their first big trip.

13 Aug 07:00 PM
Bluebridge's 'race against the clock' to reunite toy monkey with Aussie family
Travel

Bluebridge's 'race against the clock' to reunite toy monkey with Aussie family

George became an 'honorary crew member' during his overnight sailing to Picton.

13 Aug 05:44 AM
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Completing NZ's Great Walks with kids: One family's epic journey
Travel

Completing NZ's Great Walks with kids: One family's epic journey

For quality, screen-free family time, a Great Walk really delivers.

29 Jul 07:00 AM
The hottest addition to the wellness movement in Sydney... literally
Travel

The hottest addition to the wellness movement in Sydney... literally

Why Sydneysiders are flocking to these spots.

29 Jul 12:01 AM
Letting teens lead the way in Queenstown is a game-changer
Travel

Letting teens lead the way in Queenstown is a game-changer

Would you trust your teenager to plan a family holiday?

28 Jul 05:00 PM

Overseas travel

Detained and deported: What Kiwis need to know about travelling to the US
Travel news

Detained and deported: What Kiwis need to know about travelling to the US

In the wake of Kiwi travellers being detained at the border, here's what you need to know.

22 Aug 06:16 AM
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The things you should never eat when you're on holiday
Travel

The things you should never eat when you're on holiday

Travel food fails: When culinary adventures turn into nightmares.

18 Aug 02:00 AM
Airways NZ boss reveals problem that closed oceanic airspace
New Zealand

Airways NZ boss reveals problem that closed oceanic airspace

The fault forced five Australia-bound flights to circle off the NZ coast on Saturday.

17 Aug 09:49 PM
NZ's air traffic control system outage 'very rare', expert says
New Zealand

NZ's air traffic control system outage 'very rare', expert says

Airways NZ has apologised, saying the cause is 'still being investigated'.

17 Aug 04:22 AM

More Travel news

Why a record number of Kiwis are visiting Asian countries
Travel

Why a record number of Kiwis are visiting Asian countries

Data from Stats NZ reveal which countries in Asia are popular with Kiwi holidaymakers.

16 Aug 09:45 PM
Dining on a dime: Budget-friendly eats on the riviera
Travel

Dining on a dime: Budget-friendly eats on the riviera

The world-famous cuisine can be cheap if you know where to look.

16 Aug 08:28 PM
The Great NZ Road Trip 2025: Top PR man quits corporate stress for campervan bliss
New Zealand

The Great NZ Road Trip 2025: Top PR man quits corporate stress for campervan bliss

An unexpected windfall and a new life on the road – a PR executive leaves corporate stress behind for campervan capers.

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16 Aug 05:00 PM
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The Great NZ Road Trip 2025: Top PR man quits corporate stress for campervan bliss
New Zealand

The Great NZ Road Trip 2025: Top PR man quits corporate stress for campervan bliss

An unexpected windfall and a new life on the road – a PR executive leaves corporate stress behind for campervan capers.

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16 Aug 05:00 PM
'Golf balls in the tops of trees': The birds of the Canadian wilderness
Travel

'Golf balls in the tops of trees': The birds of the Canadian wilderness

On a trip into the Canadian wilderness, the beauty of the birds is overwhelming.

14 Aug 08:00 AM
'Perfect for young people': NZ named top global adventure destination
Travel

'Perfect for young people': NZ named top global adventure destination

German visitor Hannah Enzmann says NZ is 'very safe' for those on their first big trip.

13 Aug 07:00 PM
Why Morocco's souks are a shopper's paradise
Travel

Why Morocco's souks are a shopper's paradise

The souks of Marrakech and Fes offer a full-sensory shopping experience.

13 Aug 08:04 AM
Bluebridge's 'race against the clock' to reunite toy monkey with Aussie family
Travel

Bluebridge's 'race against the clock' to reunite toy monkey with Aussie family

George became an 'honorary crew member' during his overnight sailing to Picton.

13 Aug 05:44 AM
Exploring Louisville’s epic food scene
Travel

Exploring Louisville’s epic food scene

There’s a vibrant energy here that isn’t all that obvious. Until you try the food.

12 Aug 07:00 AM
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This is the worst seat on the plane – and it's not what you think
Travel

This is the worst seat on the plane – and it's not what you think

Experts say seat choice can make or break your flight experience.

12 Aug 02:00 AM
What it's really like inside a luxury cruise ship cabin
Travel

What it's really like inside a luxury cruise ship cabin

We get into the details on board the Ponant Le Jacques Cartier ship.

11 Aug 11:17 PM
Starry nights and sleepwalking on The Ghan
Travel

Starry nights and sleepwalking on The Ghan

11 Aug 07:00 PM
Qantas launches domestic sale with over 1m discounted seats
World

Qantas launches domestic sale with over 1m discounted seats

11 Aug 01:45 AM
Skiing, scorpions, tantrums and family fun at Falls Creek 
Travel

Skiing, scorpions, tantrums and family fun at Falls Creek 

10 Aug 02:29 AM
The Bali resort worthy of its own passport stamp
Travel

The Bali resort worthy of its own passport stamp

09 Aug 09:27 PM
What it's really like visiting the North Korean border as a Kiwi
Travel

What it's really like visiting the North Korean border as a Kiwi

09 Aug 07:29 PM
Why this little-known Italian region should be on your bucketlist
Travel

Why this little-known Italian region should be on your bucketlist

06 Aug 07:30 AM
Exploring Barossa, South Australia: Wine, terroir and the art of winemaking
Travel

Exploring Barossa, South Australia: Wine, terroir and the art of winemaking

06 Aug 12:25 AM
48 hours in Seattle: How to make the most of your visit
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48 hours in Seattle: How to make the most of your visit

06 Aug 12:25 AM
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