Travel and holiday news
My first group tour in 25 years had me fall back in love with travel
Tired of tables for one, a seasoned traveller finds new joy in group adventures.
How a Texas tour transformed my perspective on travel
From honky tonks to haycarts, this accessible Texan tour offered new ways to explore.
A journey through past and present on Bruny Island
Join a guided walk where local food, native wildlife and rich heritage all come together.
'Incredible savings': Qantas launches flash sale for NZ travellers
The sale lasts 48 hours and has already started.
Turning 85? Air New Zealand might shout you a birthday reunion flight
For its birthday, Air NZ is running a flight competition for fellow 85-year-olds.
10 best small-boat wildlife cruise experiences
Fancy swimming with reef sharks or spotting elephants mid-river?
Travel videos
Queenstown to Fiordland: Winter ski detour
Thomas Bywater visits Milford, Cardrona, Treble Cone and the ski fields of the deep south.
Things to do...
From music to comedy: How to make the most of this weekend
There’s so much happening in Tāmaki Makaurau, it’s a bona fide arts and culture bonanza.
From pop stars to Bluey on tour: What's on in Auckland this weekend
Everyone's favourite Australian cartoon dog is coming to town.
Your ultimate guide to celebrating Easter in Auckland
Your Easter weekend doesn't need to revolve around magical bunnies and chocolate.
10 things to with the kids these school holidays
A selection of arts, culture and events for the whānau to enjoy over the school holidays.
How to make the most of an extra hour in Auckland this weekend
Check out our top picks for places to go and people to see.
Your ultimate guide to Auckland’s must-see events this weekend
There are plenty of activities to keep you and the family/whānau busy.
Travel tips
Four simple but important tips for solo female travellers in Mexico
Solo travel can be daunting, so load up on tips from other travellers beforehand.
6 reasons you should try home swapping for your next holiday
The pros and cons of home swapping, from a traveller with 20 swaps under her belt.
The world's northernmost town: What it's like to live in 24-hour darkness
The Arctic town of Longyearbyen sits on the edge of the world.
Can you really travel on $130 a day? Here’s how Nomadic Matt does it
The budget travel expert shares tips on how to see the world on the cheap.
Travel journalist shares 5 things they won't be doing in 2025
Learn from this Kiwi traveller's mistakes when planning your 2025 adventures.
Cruise holidays
The North Atlantic by cruise: easily the best way to see this seldom-visited region
Travelling by ship rather than car grants access to destinations rarely ventured.
Cruising the Mexican Riviera: How to make the most of your dock days in Mexico
Here's how to do your dock days on the Mexican Riviera right, writes Lana Andelane.
Five out-of-the-country escapes you can book today
Go around the world with these five travel deals.
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
'Transformative moment': Dame Lisa Carrington backs women's basketball
Her involvement highlights increasing momentum for women's sports in NZ.
Turning 85? Air New Zealand might shout you a birthday reunion flight
For its birthday, Air NZ is running a flight competition for fellow 85-year-olds.
'Favourite place on Earth': Hollywood star Jason Momoa makes moves in Queenstown
Aquaman actor has bought into a bar and is reportedly looking for a house.
Rotorua to host 'epic' rugby test match in September
Rotorua is Samoa's 'home ground away from home'.
'Shifting stereotypes': Women lead NZ's weightlifting surge
CrossFit sparked many young women's interest in weightlifting.
Overseas travel
Planning a Euro bike trip? Here’s what a bike guide wishes you knew
Europe is bursting with cycling routes – here's how to choose one that's right for you.
Is this the kindest country in the world?
In Vietnam, kindness is part of everyday life—expressed through gestures big and small.
'Somebody got to her': Father challenges Giuffre’s apparent suicide
'There's no way ... She had too much to live for,' says dad.
More Travel news
Is it worth it taking a food tour in Tokyo, Japan?
Japan has some of the best cuisine in the world, if you know where to dine.
Life after chemo: Kiwi breast cancer survivor's top tips for adventure post-treatment
Rebecca Ronald knows life is for living. She shares her tips for travelling after cancer.
This exclusive tour shows women a unique side of Australia
A unique, tide-timed tour led by indigenous women, showing the Kimberley as few have seen.
'Shorter queues': Auckland Airport's upgrades boost global ranking
It’s the third highest in the Australasia-Pacific region, behind Melbourne and Brisbane.
The small mistake that almost cancelled my big family trip to Canada
This item can ruin a holiday before it's even begun.
Why you should choose a nature reserve as your next NZ getaway
Guests can book encounters with native wildlife, including a night-time visit with kiwi.
Are tourists spoiling this iconic Kiwi landscape, or are angry locals the 'fun police'?
Shellie Evans was shocked by what she found at the tourism hotspot.
Fifty years after the Vietnam War ended, which war sites should you visit?
Sites of great significance that are worth visiting.
How crowded planes fuel entitled passenger behaviour
Passengers are more self-absorbed and stressed than ever, experts say.
'Isn't a good look': Virgin Australia delays leave passengers stranded overnight at airport
The airline acknowledged it fell short of expectations and has apologised to passengers.
The North Atlantic by cruise: easily the best way to see this seldom-visited region
Travelling by ship rather than car grants access to destinations rarely ventured.
Seven new places to wine and dine in Queenstown
From a relaxed lakeside lunch to perfect wine pairings, bakery treats and more.
Female passenger allegedly abuses airline crew, scratches police during transtasman flight
The 44-year-old faces six charges after appearing in court yesterday.
Cruising the Mexican Riviera: How to make the most of your dock days in Mexico
Here's how to do your dock days on the Mexican Riviera right, writes Lana Andelane.
How Air NZ navigated crises to finally unveil Dreamliner retrofit
Air NZ's 787 retrofits cost $35m each at S.T. Engineering in Singapore.
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