Travel and holiday news
So, you think you can dance? Put your steps to the test at these toe-tapping destinations
The art of movement is central to many cultures.
'A humbling experience': Colin and Manu on their NZ adventures
Get to know why Colin and Manu were captivated by NZ's people and culture.
Five global festivals that celebrate renewal and new beginnings
Let fire, water, earth, and flowers celebrate your new beginnings.
The magic of Shanghai's unique allure
Shanghai is now easier to visit for Kiwis, with no visa needed for stays under 30 days.
Can a food and wellbeing retreat change your life? I went to Fiji to find out
Five days of food, mindfulness and magic at Fiji’s Nanuku Resort.
Travel videos
Queenstown to Fiordland: Winter ski detour
Thomas Bywater visits Milford, Cardrona, Treble Cone and the ski fields of the deep south.
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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.
It’s a busy weekend in Auckland with classic cars, movies, Pride and more
Here's how to spend the first weekend of autumn.
Uplifting ideas for your weekend: From free ice cream and music, to mermaids at Queens Wharf
Put down your phone, put aside your woes and get into the city for some fun.
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
Early bookings mean bigger savings on your next adventure
Plan ahead and enjoy big savings.
Unlock South Africa's incredible cuisine with this Kiwi legend
The much-loved author shares her top travel tips for eating well abroad.
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
So, you think you can dance? Put your steps to the test at these toe-tapping destinations
The art of movement is central to many cultures.
Honouring Anzac: Key events and traditions for April 25
Where and how to commemorate Anzac Day this year.
On The Up: Whangārei teen wins prestigious $750k scholarship to elite US uni
Morris is the first Māori and second New Zealander to win the coveted Karsh Scholarship.
On The Up - 'Memory, culture, and nostalgia': MasterChef winners' 'immersive' food experience
'It’s nice to come home and bring this dinner which is really special to us.'
11 men hang on cross for Easter exhibition at church
Nearly 400 volunteers prepared for the Easter exhibition's various displays.
Overseas travel
Visiting Bali? Steal our five-day complete itinerary for an epic trip
Sarah Pollok shares her itinerary from a week in the Indonesian hot spot.
The best things to see and do in Houston, US
Spoiler: There’s more to this city than the Nasa Space Center
More Travel news
Wendy Petrie reviews her Air NZ flight from Auckland to Houston in Premium Economy
'The reclined seat brought me so much joy.'
60 years after The Sound of Music debuted, there’s never been a better time to visit Austria
2025 is the perfect year to immerse yourself in Austria's rich musical heritage and more.
Kim Knight: Val Kilmer, Cookie Bear and The Body Shop - a Gen X lament
OPINION: 'Everything good gets discontinued.'
Room Check: Hotel Indigo and Bistro Saine offer big city sexiness with a neighbourhood feel
This high-rise hotel and the in-house French bistro work, on multiple levels.
Watch: Air NZ unveils new uniform designed by Emilia Wickstead
'Pleasing everybody has kept me up all night,' the Kiwi designer said.
This hotel promises boutique luxury minutes from an airport. Can it deliver?
This boutique hotel makes for the perfect stay for travelling foodies.
On The Up: The act of kindness that stunned a solo traveller visiting NZ
The UK-based mother travelled across Aotearoa for two months on her own.
I've travelled to over 200 cities in Europe, and prefer these lesser-known places
Where to go when you want to avoid the hordes.
Coachella like a pro: Insider tips from a three-time festival veteran
Don't just survive but thrive when you attend this iconic festival.
Canterbury’s dining renaissance: Exploring three culinary gems
How three upmarket venues are going beyond a meal to provide a full culinary experience.
Flying Jetstar’s world-first route between NZ and Australia
The airline's latest year-round flight gives Kiwis a new 'shortcut to the tropics'.
Cruising Corfu: A Mediterranean Odyssey
A Viking cruise stop in Corfu becomes a feast of flavours, history and Greek hospitality.
Europe's top 5 food destinations (and Paris isn't one of them)
A couple of inclusions will no doubt surprise you.
Why are we obsessed with wellness travel, and does it work?
A deep dive into the trillion-dollar wellness tourism industry.
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