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Below Deck’s Aesha Scott on luxury yachts - and what she’s learned about the super rich
'The richer they get, the weirder and the sadder they get.'
Revealed: Most frequently left behind items at Auckland Airport
If it fails to be reunited with its owner, what then?
Hot travel deals: It’s never too early to plan your next getaway
March Madness is here ... ditch the daily grind and book your next holiday instead.
No boarding pass: Couple not allowed to fly, despite having already checked in online
They had to spend $1200 on new flights, a night's accommodation, and meals.
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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...
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.
Bright ideas for the weekend, from the Lantern Festival to Manu World Champs and the Big Gay Out
No weekend plans? Here are eight things to do in Auckland and a few things for the future.
Must-see events in Auckland this weekend, from art to festivals
Aotea Square is going to be loud this weekend.
Must-see Auckland events this weekend from festivals to free shows
There couldn’t be a more broad range of celebrations taking place across the city.
The ultimate guide to Auckland’s Anniversary Weekend events
It isn't so bad to be back in the big smoke.
Travel tips
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.
This is the annual salary you need to be happy in New Zealand, study claims
What’s the true price of happiness? If you live in New Zealand, it’s a lot.
Cruise holidays
Small ship sailing in Greece: My husband as the skipper and me as the crew
Nothing says “freedom” more than a DIY flotilla holiday.
Hot travel deals: It’s never too early to plan your next getaway
March Madness is here ... ditch the daily grind and book your next holiday instead.
Looking for a cheaper alternative to a European cruise?
Discover the same destinations via the same waterways, for a significantly lower price.
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
Beachside bunker ‘dune house’ designed for Rod Drury entity at Te Arai Links
The unusual home is designed to blend seamlessly into the landscape.
‘We have been going big’: Crews contain fire threatening Tāne Mahuta
The 91ha fire has a 5.8km perimeter and is being closely monitored.
Small town New Zealand is really upping its food and coffee game
Worthwhile places to stop on a roadie through the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
In the pursuit of relaxation: get active or rejuvenate in the Hawke's Bay
Introducing the ultimate countryside hideaway to both engage and disengage.
This unusual summertime activity will make you want to visit Cromwell
The otherwise unsavoury deed only happens once a year.
Overseas travel
Small ship sailing in Greece: My husband as the skipper and me as the crew
Nothing says “freedom” more than a DIY flotilla holiday.
‘Incredibly dangerous’ Cyclone Alfred changes course off Queensland coast
Residents warned of up to 700mm rain; flash flooding expected in coastal areas.
The ultimate non-touristy activity in Italy
'It feels like we’re the only international tourists in town.'
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From Fawlty Towers to ‘rawdogging’ – the bizarre history of in-flight entertainment
100 years ago, the first film was shown in the air. How do airlines choose what to show?
Watch The White Lotus. Book trip. Repeat
The White Lotus drove travellers to Sicily after season two. Thailand is now preparing.
Planes, trains and European tours: This week's best travel deals
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Not a single rubbery sausage in sight: Airlines with the best in-flight food
Which airline offers a cake and champagne package on your birthday? All will be revealed.
Search intensifies for man feared taken by shark during NSW fishing event
He fell overboard around 1pm on Sunday near Port Stephens, sparking a search.
In the deep: Underwater images rise high for competitions
The underwater photographer of the year competition celebrates photos beneath the surface.
Top 5 wellness retreats in Europe
Medical tourism is a growing industry where traditional techniques meet holistic therapies
Small town New Zealand is really upping its food and coffee game
Worthwhile places to stop on a roadie through the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Uluru and beyond: The ultimate guide to the Northern Territory’s unique experiences
Make the most of a land that’s mystified for millennia.
She thought she had jet lag. Doctors found parasitic worms in her brain
The infection was linked to eating raw sushi and swimming in Hawaii.
Need-to-know travel news: From high-end luxury to local light installations
We've got you covered, from new Queenstown hotels to sky-high extravagance.
This jet-lag cure may be a little bit indulgent but it’s 100% effective
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