This week marked the shortest day in the southern hemisphere, but in the far north of Europe it's a different story. For the next few weeks, those living north of the Arctic Circle will be treated to extended daylight hours, with the sun still visible at midnight local time. With the help of Booking.com, we've compiled a list of some great places you can stay if you'd like to experience this natural phenomenon for yourself.
Air New Zealand have released a new video featuring Chrissy Teigen and Peter Gordon. Twitter / @FlyAirNZ
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Tim Colehan, Assistant Director External Affairs for IATA, explains what an unruly passenger is and how airlines are dealing with them.
Inflight disturbances are becoming more common. Here's a compilation of some of the best
Eli Orzessek takes his first trip up the Sky Tower - and jumps over the edge.
A theme park in Japan allows guests to punch actors to impress their girlfriends. YouTube / ガチャ ガチャ
The North Korean government has produced a propaganda video advertising their Masikryong Ski Resort. YouTube / Erick Tseng
Grant Bradley and Estelle Sarney check into one of NZ's best-known hotels.
Saxophonist Kenny G treats Delta passengers to an impromptu performance during a flight from Florida to LA. Facebook / Barner Golumbfskie-Jones
Hawaiian Airlines president and CEO Mark Dunkerley on the airline's four years serving the Auckland-Honolulu route
Pilot Artur Kielak recorded the moment he landed his 737 passenger plane in treacherous conditions
The battle of the airlines is on, with some carriers charging less than $1000 return to London!
Foreign travel advisories are warning tourists against visiting Alice Springs, Mayor Damien Ryan disputes these claims.
Shaun Johnson: Across the Mekong screens on Sky Sport 2, on Monday February 27, at 8.30pm. For the full story, see this week's Sunday Travel magazine in the Herald on Sunday.
Sydney Brown, an acrobat aboard the largest cruise ship ever built, has just wrapped nearly a year on the high seas.
Ben Mihka from Auckland submitted this video as part of his pitch for an internship with the Discovery Channel - and has made the shortlist of 25 from 50,000 applicants
Qatar Airways has started direct flights between Doha and Auckland taking 18 hours one-way, or less than a minute in this video
The Middle-Eastern airline is welcomed to NZ with its first direct flights from Qatar, an investment that is thought to be worth nearly $200million per year
The Funky Monkey Boy Band performs on a boat in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
The mega-liner Ovation of the Seas returns to Auckland again today. Here is some aerial footage from her first visit.
Staying at a wellness retreat is an uphill struggle for Stephanie Holmes, but she finds a multitude of benefits — and a new party trick — at its summit.
Tess Nichol is all the richer for spotting a humpback whale and witnessing swooping bald eagles at an exclusive resort in British Columbia.
Read Tess' article here.
For more information, see sonoraresort.com.
Ovation of the Seas is in Wellington as it cruises around the coast of New Zealand
The biggest cruise ship to visit New Zealand has arrived in picturesque Milford Sound. Tristram Clayton talks to NZ Herald tourism writer Grant Bradley about the billion dollar, Ovation of the Seas.
With a little help from a few Kiwi mates and a couple of good laughs, we’re proud to bring you our new #AirNZSafetyVideo Source: Air NZ
In the lead up to Christmas one of the world’s top airlines has announced record low fares to London, following a growing trend among carriers eager to outdo the competition. Joining Laura McGoldrick is NZ Herald aviation writer Grant Bradley to discuss what this means for kiwis.
Tristram Clayton embarks on an unforgettable tour of the Celebrity Solstice while it visits Auckland.
The Icehotel in Sweden can now operate all year round using solar panels during the warmer months, producing a stunning, living art gallery of ice