Travel and holiday news
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.
In favour of the Fiji family holiday that's more exploration than beach resort
Memory-making experiences that go beyond the hotel pool.
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.
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 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.
It’s a busy weekend in Auckland with classic cars, movies, Pride and more
Here's how to spend the first weekend of autumn.
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
'This is like Australia, but a lot nicer': Comedian's first impression of NZ
Comedian Anisa Nandaula pokes fun at her experiences growing up in Rockhampton.
Cycling champion honoured for trailblazing work in Northland
Steve Gwilliam recognised for having a 'remarkable impact' on Northland's cycle trails.
'Love at the heart of courage': Rotorua's Anzac Day message
Angela Swann-Cronin, a former RNZAF pilot, spoke about love and courage.
'Like a proper team': Free pants campaign boosts girls' cricket
ANZ donated over 1000 pairs of coloured pants to schools across the country.
'We could see the bone in our hand': Navy vet's vivid memories of hydrogen bombs
Hockley witnessed four hydrogen bomb tests at Christmas Island in 1957.
Overseas travel
Why taking a holiday is good for you
Data shows that getting away can boost your health, happiness and love life.
China sends three astronauts to space station in milestone launch
Three astronauts blasted off to China's space station in a milestone for Beijing.
US travel caution: Eight Kiwis detained at border since November
Travellers are told to check they meet entry requirements.
More Travel news
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.
Why Porto in Portugal is the best spot to visit no matter how old you are
A trip to Porto and the Douro Valley meets some lofty expectations.
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.
This is easily one of Europe's best destinations - and tourists haven't discovered it yet
Visit now before the secret gets out.
Dining at sea: What to expect from a luxury yacht with only 228 passengers
We’ve chowed through every dining venue onboard the Scenic Eclipse II.
Be king of the jungle ... and castle at this South African mega-resort
This South African resort pulls out all the stops.
The best things to see and do in Houston, US
Spoiler: There’s more to this city than the Nasa Space Center
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.
Wonders of the Arabian nights (and days): Cruising the Gulf in comfort
The quieter side of the Arabian Gulf on a cruise that mixes tradition, luxury and surprise
Why budget travel is no longer just for '3 in the morning, Jägerbomb' customers
The types of people seeking cheaper holidays have changed in recent years.
Strong crosswinds cancel multiple flights in and out of Queenstown
Air New Zealand cancelled 10 flights in and out of the airport.
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