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An insider’s guide to the best swimming spots within an hour's drive of central Auckland
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An insider’s guide to the best swimming spots within an hour's drive of central Auckland

A new book has found NZ’s best beaches, lakes, rivers, pools and hot springs.

31 Oct 04:05 AM
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How to choose your perfect Philippine island escape

The Philippines boasts thousands of islands. Here's exactly which one to pick.

30 Oct 06:06 AM
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Raw salamander and terrifying heights: Mistakes to avoid on a China trip

Here's how to ensure your trip goes without a hitch.

30 Oct 05:26 AM

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Carnival Cruise Line to use Auckland as home port
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Carnival Cruise Line to use Auckland as home port

Tourism Minister Louise Upston says the move signals confidence in New Zealand tourism.

29 Oct 02:07 AM
Travelling solo? This Asia spot is perfect for women going alone
Travel

Travelling solo? This Asia spot is perfect for women going alone

Bhutan’s crime rate is among the world’s lowest, offering rare peace of mind.

28 Oct 05:00 PM
'We’re very keen for visitors': The underrated Asia gem tourists are missing out on
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'We’re very keen for visitors': The underrated Asia gem tourists are missing out on

28 Oct 03:57 AM
Hidden gem awakening: Why Ipoh deserves a spot on your next Malaysia trip
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Hidden gem awakening: Why Ipoh deserves a spot on your next Malaysia trip

28 Oct 12:00 AM
Tainan, not Taipei, is Taiwan’s true foodie capital
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Tainan, not Taipei, is Taiwan’s true foodie capital

27 Oct 10:03 PM
Learning the art of meditation with real monks
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Learning the art of meditation with real monks

25 Oct 07:12 PM
Brick Bay Sculpture Trail is a visual feast
Travel

Brick Bay Sculpture Trail is a visual feast

Escape the winter blues with a feast for the eyes.

25 Oct 06:25 PM
Ship, ahoy! Rainbow’s End pirate ship returns after 8 years – and what it's like on board
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Ship, ahoy! Rainbow’s End pirate ship returns after 8 years – and what it's like on board

The ride weighs the same as four bull elephants and cost about $7 million to build.

24 Oct 01:34 AM
Cambridge mini-break: Where comfort, style and slow travel meet
Travel

Cambridge mini-break: Where comfort, style and slow travel meet

Your guide to the ultimate little getaway.

23 Oct 06:35 PM
Auckland family stranded after weather cancels Queenstown flight home
New Zealand

Auckland family stranded after weather cancels Queenstown flight home

The group have borrowed money for accommodation after being left with no way home.

23 Oct 05:00 AM
‘Like winning the Oscars’: NZ region earns spot on Lonely Planet’s must-do list
Travel

‘Like winning the Oscars’: NZ region earns spot on Lonely Planet’s must-do list

The region gained International Dark Sky Reserve status in 2023.

23 Oct 12:01 AM
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Pacific Islands travel

Is this quiet luxury resort Fiji's newest hotspot?
Travel

Is this quiet luxury resort Fiji's newest hotspot?

"In bustling Nadi, you'll find one of the most beautiful hotels in all of Fiji."

20 Oct 09:30 PM
Embracing the slow rhythm of a Samoan Sunday
Travel

Embracing the slow rhythm of a Samoan Sunday

It's a steady and unhurried day, pulsing with music, food and faith.

18 Oct 11:00 PM
Your ultimate guide to the best things in Niue
Travel

Your ultimate guide to the best things in Niue

See the very best of the island with this insider guide.

13 Oct 05:14 PM
Fiji launches surprising 'happy hour'
Travel

Fiji launches surprising 'happy hour'

There are no cocktails involved but it may be the highlight of your visit.

04 Oct 06:06 PM
Beyond the postcard: 8-off-the-beaten-track ideas for Fiji and Samoa
Travel

Beyond the postcard: 8-off-the-beaten-track ideas for Fiji and Samoa

There is more to Fiji and Samoa than beachside cocktails, as you will discover.

23 Sep 05:00 AM
How to see a side of Fiji few visitors ever do
Travel

How to see a side of Fiji few visitors ever do

Discover Fiji’s rugged highlands on a multi-day trek with Intrepid Travel.

17 Sep 01:40 AM
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Carnival Cruise Line to use Auckland as home port
Tourism

Carnival Cruise Line to use Auckland as home port

Tourism Minister Louise Upston says the move signals confidence in New Zealand tourism.

29 Oct 02:07 AM
Effortless luxury on the Adriatic: A day in Hvar with Ponant
Travel

Effortless luxury on the Adriatic: A day in Hvar with Ponant

L’Austral carries just 264 passengers, reaching ports larger ships cannot.

20 Oct 11:30 PM
On the way: Thousands bound for Bay as cruise season opens
New Zealand

On the way: Thousands bound for Bay as cruise season opens

Anthem of the Seas is coming for its maiden NZ voyage, and it's only making one stop.

14 Oct 05:10 PM
From cruises to rail: here are five hot travel deals to book now
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From cruises to rail: here are five hot travel deals to book now

Explore more for less with these travel deals.

13 Oct 04:00 PM

Travel videos

Best travel spots in the world
Travel

Best travel spots in the world

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27 Oct 07:52 PM
Tāmaki bus fire: Live update from the scene
New Zealand

Tāmaki bus fire: Live update from the scene

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22 Oct 07:23 PM
What it's like cruising the Nile in Egypt
Travel

What it's like cruising the Nile in Egypt

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07 Oct 02:00 AM
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New Zealand travel

Brick Bay Sculpture Trail is a visual feast
Travel

Brick Bay Sculpture Trail is a visual feast

Escape the winter blues with a feast for the eyes.

25 Oct 06:25 PM
‘Like winning the Oscars’: NZ region earns spot on Lonely Planet’s must-do list
Travel

‘Like winning the Oscars’: NZ region earns spot on Lonely Planet’s must-do list

The region gained International Dark Sky Reserve status in 2023.

23 Oct 12:01 AM
Inside Queenstown’s new luxury lodge with rooms from $2800 a night
Travel

Inside Queenstown’s new luxury lodge with rooms from $2800 a night

Guests are welcomed with Ruinart Champagne overlooking Lake Wakatipu.

16 Oct 10:30 PM
Billionaire's $521m superyacht turns heads on Auckland waterfront
Auckland

Billionaire's $521m superyacht turns heads on Auckland waterfront

The 117m vessel owned by billionaire Eric Smidt has been moored since mid‑September.

11 Oct 10:10 PM
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Lockdown inspired couple to plan glowworm cave attractions
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Lockdown inspired couple to plan glowworm cave attractions

Plans for a second attraction near Queenstown won Environment Court approval last month.

06 Oct 04:00 AM
Insider picks: Where Queenstown locals really eat, drink and shop
Travel

Insider picks: Where Queenstown locals really eat, drink and shop

Perky’s floating bar lets you bring your own takeaway to enjoy on Lake Whakatipu.

04 Oct 06:37 PM
How a Kiwi couple built an exclusive lodge that drew Oprah's attention
Travel

How a Kiwi couple built an exclusive lodge that drew Oprah's attention

'It’s one of the best places in the world to see the stars.'

16 Sep 06:14 AM

Overseas travel

NZ passports are among the world's 'most powerful' – here's why the ranking is at risk
New Zealand

NZ passports are among the world's 'most powerful' – here's why the ranking is at risk

Kiwis can enter 186 countries visa-free but the latest rankings carry a warning.

18 Oct 04:19 AM
Kiwis losing big on hidden ATM fees while travelling abroad
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Kiwis losing big on hidden ATM fees while travelling abroad

ATM surcharges peaked in Vietnam at an average of 27.1%.

16 Oct 06:59 AM
What you need to know about travel to the US during a government shutdown
New Zealand

What you need to know about travel to the US during a government shutdown

Travellers may face longer airport lines and some US national park closures.

14 Oct 10:58 PM
Dreaming of a white Christmas? The eye-watering fares to get to the UK if you haven't booked
Travel

Dreaming of a white Christmas? The eye-watering fares to get to the UK if you haven't booked

Half of Air New Zealand's long-haul Christmas bookings are locked in by mid-year.

08 Oct 11:00 PM

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‘Like winning the Oscars’: NZ region earns spot on Lonely Planet’s must-do list
Travel

‘Like winning the Oscars’: NZ region earns spot on Lonely Planet’s must-do list

The region gained International Dark Sky Reserve status in 2023.

23 Oct 12:01 AM
Sweden’s quietly brilliant city you’ll want to visit twice
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Sweden’s quietly brilliant city you’ll want to visit twice

Most travellers transit this spot as fast as possible. Here's why it's worth lingering.

22 Oct 11:30 PM
Tāmaki bus fire: Live update from the scene
New Zealand

Tāmaki bus fire: Live update from the scene

Fires crews are still on the scene working extinguish a bus which caught fire overnight, Katie Oliver reports. Video / Herald Now

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22 Oct 07:23 PM
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Tāmaki bus fire: Live update from the scene
New Zealand

Tāmaki bus fire: Live update from the scene

Fires crews are still on the scene working extinguish a bus which caught fire overnight, Katie Oliver reports. Video / Herald Now

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22 Oct 07:23 PM
How to taste, see and savour Bologna like a local
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How to taste, see and savour Bologna like a local

Take a train from Rome, Milan or Florence and explore Bologna’s unique charm.

22 Oct 06:48 PM
Luxury meets comfort at London's South Place Hotel
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Luxury meets comfort at London's South Place Hotel

The hotel features a Michelin-starred restaurant, Angler.

22 Oct 06:05 AM
Escape to elegance: Inside Canterbury’s historic Otahuna Lodge
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Escape to elegance: Inside Canterbury’s historic Otahuna Lodge

Jazlyn Whales finds a stay steeped in history and warmth at Canterbury’s Otahuna Lodge

21 Oct 10:02 PM
Small-town detour may be best way to see America
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Small-town detour may be best way to see America

These small towns, often overlooked by travellers in the US, leave a big impression.

21 Oct 05:29 AM
Effortless luxury on the Adriatic: A day in Hvar with Ponant
Travel

Effortless luxury on the Adriatic: A day in Hvar with Ponant

L’Austral carries just 264 passengers, reaching ports larger ships cannot.

20 Oct 11:30 PM
Is this quiet luxury resort Fiji's newest hotspot?
Travel

Is this quiet luxury resort Fiji's newest hotspot?

"In bustling Nadi, you'll find one of the most beautiful hotels in all of Fiji."

20 Oct 09:30 PM
Viking’s Alaskan cruise offers lesson in high seas fine fare
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Viking’s Alaskan cruise offers lesson in high seas fine fare

Dining alfresco in Alaska feels like you're eating in the mountains.

20 Oct 07:00 PM
Ride across Australia by rail: The Indian Pacific’s coast-to-coast journey
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Ride across Australia by rail: The Indian Pacific’s coast-to-coast journey

20 Oct 07:00 PM
Rural retreat: Inside the luxury lodge two hours from Auckland
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Rural retreat: Inside the luxury lodge two hours from Auckland

20 Oct 07:00 AM
5 Best things to do in Kerikeri
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5 Best things to do in Kerikeri

20 Oct 06:00 AM
'It never gets old': Life aboard Australia’s first overnight whale charter
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'It never gets old': Life aboard Australia’s first overnight whale charter

20 Oct 12:56 AM
No, a $90,000 hotel suite isn't worth the money
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No, a $90,000 hotel suite isn't worth the money

19 Oct 04:59 AM
Embracing the slow rhythm of a Samoan Sunday
Travel

Embracing the slow rhythm of a Samoan Sunday

18 Oct 11:00 PM
Reading retreats might be the next big travel trend. Here's how to plan yours
Travel

Reading retreats might be the next big travel trend. Here's how to plan yours

18 Oct 06:58 PM
NZ passports are among the world's 'most powerful' – here's why the ranking is at risk
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NZ passports are among the world's 'most powerful' – here's why the ranking is at risk

18 Oct 04:19 AM
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